City of Arabia and Dubai Islands are two off-plan submarkets in Dubai. City of Arabia has 10 active off-plan projects in our catalogue; Dubai Islands has 18. Median estimated rental yields are similar at 7.0% and 7.0% respectively.
Entry prices: City of Arabia from AED 560K, Dubai Islands from AED 1.1M. Median price-per-sqft: City of Arabia AED 382, Dubai Islands AED 585. Top developers in City of Arabia: Azizi Developments. In Dubai Islands: Ellington, Samana Developers, Nakheel. Use the side-by-side breakdown below to compare yields, prices, payment plans and amenities before shortlisting.
| Metric | City of Arabia | Dubai Islands |
|---|---|---|
| Active off-plan projects | 10 | 18 |
| Median est. yield | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| Top est. yield | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| Price range | AED 560K – AED 1.7M | AED 1.1M – AED 22M |
| Median price/sqft | AED 382 | AED 585 |
| Median appreciation to handover | 4% | 10% |
| Handover spread | Q1 2027 – Q2 2028 | Q4 2026 – Q4 2031 |
| Top developers | Azizi Developments | Ellington, Samana Developers, Nakheel |
| Distinct developers | 1 | 5 |
| Top amenities | Indoor Swimming Pool, Landscaped Gardens, Gymnasium | Children's Play Area, CCTV Security, Gymnasium |
| Configurations offered | studios, 1-bed, 2-bed, 3-bed | studios, 1-bed, 2-bed, 3-bed, 4-bed |