Dubai market evidence
Marsa Dubai vs Port Saeed: Which Costs More?
A side-by-side comparison of Marsa Dubai and Port Saeed property prices from the historical DLD transaction record, broken down by property type.
The numbers for Marsa Dubai and Port Saeed
| Metric | Marsa Dubai | Port Saeed |
|---|---|---|
| Median AED/sqm | 15,486 AED/sqm | 15,790 AED/sqm |
| Median price | AED 2.6M | AED 2.2M |
| Sampled transactions | 106,078 | 733 |
| P25–P75 range | 10,685 AED/sqm – 24,343 AED/sqm | 10,644 AED/sqm – 18,299 AED/sqm |
| Apartment share | 100% | 58% |
What the price gap means
Port Saeed runs 2% above Marsa Dubai on median AED/sqm (15,486 AED/sqm in Marsa Dubai against 15,790 AED/sqm in Port Saeed). There is not enough sampled data on both sides to break the gap down by property type.
Citywide medians mix property types unevenly, so a headline gap can reflect what is being sold rather than a like-for-like premium. The per-type table above compares only the property types with enough sampled sales in both areas.
Beyond price, Marsa Dubai is anchored by Dubai Marina metro, Marina Mall, Burj Al Arab, while Port Saeed is anchored by Al Rigga Metro Station metro, City Centre Mirdif, Dubai International Airport.
This is sales transaction evidence only and ends 2026-07-27. It covers sales, not rentals, and is market reference, not valuation or investment advice.
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