Dubai Property Under AED 1 Million: Where to Look (2026)

Quick answer

Property under AED 1 million in Dubai is not rare. Of the 1,214 projects in the Golden Hills catalogue, 446 start at AED 1,000,000 or less, and the median starting price among them is AED 699,950. The catch is size: these entry prices are for the smallest unit in each project, a compact layout; the examples below run from about 300 to 680 square feet. If you need more space, expect to pay more or move to a different area.

Last updated: 13 November 2026. Figures come from the Golden Hills catalogue on that date.

The numbers at a glance

A starting price is not the price of every unit. It is the lowest listed price, for the smallest layout, so treat it as a way to compare projects, not as a quote. A handover date does not guarantee the building will be finished by then, so ask for the completion status.

Where those 446 projects sit matters more than the total. Six areas hold most of them.

Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC)

JVC leads with 77 projects under AED 1 million, entry from AED 472,000, and a median of about AED 1,693 per square foot. Twenty-five have a handover date within a year, which makes it the easiest place to find something close to ready. Q Gardens Aliya starts at AED 472,000 with an April 2027 date, and Ellington Hillmont Residences starts at AED 547,000 with a December 2026 date. See the JVC area page.

Dubai Land Residence Complex

This area has 36 projects under AED 1 million, entry from AED 543,000 and a median of about AED 1,625 per square foot. Only nine are due within a year, so most of the choice here is later. Solanki One starts at AED 543,000 and lists May 2028. See the area page.

Dubailand

Dubailand has 24 projects in this range, entry from AED 549,777 and a median of about AED 1,500 per square foot. Seven are due within a year. Empire Lakeviews starts at AED 549,777 with a December 2027 date. See the Dubailand page.

Dubai South

Dubai South has 22 projects, entry from AED 460,000 and a lower median of about AED 1,391 per square foot. Eight are due within a year. The Eighty Three starts at AED 464,083 with a December 2026 date, while Waada starts at AED 460,000 with a December 2028 date. See the Dubai South page.

Jumeirah Village Triangle (JVT)

JVT has 20 projects, entry from AED 495,000 and the highest median of the six at about AED 1,728 per square foot. Seven are due within a year. Red Square Tower starts at AED 495,000 with a December 2026 date. See the JVT page.

Town Square

Town Square has 16 projects under AED 1 million, entry from AED 809,888 and the lowest median of the six, about AED 1,266 per square foot. Four are due within a year, and the examples are larger units: Savannah at Town Square starts at AED 809,888 for a 642 sq ft layout with an April 2027 date. See the Town Square page.

What the price does not include

On an off-plan purchase, the Dubai Land Department charges a 4% registration fee through its Oqood system. On a AED 700,000 purchase that is AED 28,000, on top of the price. Add service charges, which differ by building, and any agent or mortgage costs. A cheap entry price can look less cheap once these are counted, so build the full figure before you compare two projects.

A simple way to choose

• If you want to rent it out soon, start with projects whose handover date is within a year, and confirm completion.
• If you can wait, later handover dates give you more time to pay and often a lower entry price.
• If you want more space, compare price per square foot, not the headline price.
• If you have a firm budget, look at what the 4% fee adds before you shortlist.