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Liwan property prices 2026

DLD-registered apartment prices in Liwan and Dubailand — studios from a ~AED 525,000 registered median, gross yields up to 8.6%, all from closed deals recorded by the Dubai Land Department.

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Market data

Liwan property prices 2026

One honest reference point — what buyers actually paid, straight from DLD-registered sales. Asking prices are opening positions; these are closed deals. Indicative; AiSHA confirms live figures.

DLD-registered sales · medians · anchored Feb–Apr 2026
~AED 987
Registered per sq ft
1 Bedroom apartments · median · Feb–Apr 2026
+97.8%
Since 2021
DLD per-sq-ft medians · 2021–2025
up to 8.6%
Gross rental yield
Indicative · DLD-registered rents
787+
Registered sales
DLD · Jan 2025–Jun 2026

These figures cover the wider Liwan zone, which the Dubai Land Department groups together with Dubailand — both are included in the medians below.

On the official register, sales here are registered with DLD under “Wadi Al Safa 2” — the cadastral name behind every number on this page.

Studios here returned ~8.6% gross on DLD-registered rents (Feb–Apr 2026).

Registered apartment prices per sq ft have moved +97.8% since 2021 — 18.6% a year compounded.

Every segment in this dataset is freehold, open to buyers of all nationalities.

Apartments — DLD-registered

TypeTypical sizeRegistered (AED per sq ft)Typical band (per sq ft)Median priceAnnual rentGross yieldWindow
Studio407 sq ft~AED 1,294AED 1,229–1,379~AED 525,000AED 45,000/yr8.6%Feb–Apr 2026
1 Bedroom823 sq ft~AED 987AED 760–1,060~AED 765,000AED 58,000/yr7.6%Feb–Apr 2026
2 Bedroom1,389 sq ft~AED 873AED 675–1,062~AED 1,050,000AED 80,000/yr7.6%Feb–Apr 2026
3 Bedroom1,746 sq ft~AED 717AED 671–799~AED 1,250,000AED 100,000/yr8.0%Nov 2025–Apr 2026

Actual DLD-registered sale prices (not asking prices) · medians · thin segments use a longer registered window · your specialist confirms live figures.

Dubai freehold prices have appreciated a median +62% since 2021 (DLD-registered, 2021–2025), and 2026 has settled into a steadier pace — many see this as the right time to invest in Dubai real estate. AiSHA confirms today’s figures.

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Appreciation

Liwan price growth 2021–2025

How Liwan has re-priced over four years — DLD-registered sale prices per sq ft, year by year. Closed deals, not asking prices.

Apartments · +97.8% since 2021 · 18.6% a year (CAGR)Villas · +90.1% since 2021 · 17.4% a year (CAGR)
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DLD-registered transactions · median per-sq-ft values per calendar year, 2021–2025 · where the mix of buildings sold shifts, the per-sq-ft line moves with it.

Residency

UAE 10-year Golden Visa — key rules

Verified against official UAE ICP guidance as of 2026-07-05. Always confirm current rules with your specialist.

Minimum value
AED 2,000,000
Mortgage allowed?
Yes — if equity ≥ AED 2M
Multiple properties
Can be combined to AED 2M
Duration
10 years — renewable
Family covered
Buyer + spouse + children
Off-plan eligible?
Yes — if AED 2M+ paid to DLD
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Common questions

Liwan — buyer questions answered

Is Liwan freehold for foreign buyers?
Yes. Every Liwan segment in this dataset is DLD-registered freehold, so foreign nationals of any nationality can buy, own, sell and inherit property with full registered title.
What does a home in Liwan cost?
On DLD-registered medians: studios ~AED 525,000; one-bed apartments ~AED 765,000; two-bed apartments ~AED 1.05M; three-bed apartments ~AED 1.25M. These are actual closed-deal medians for their stated windows, not listings. AiSHA checks the live picture for your budget.
What rental yield does Liwan offer?
Gross yields in Liwan run to roughly 8.6% on DLD-registered rents (studios, Feb–Apr 2026 window); smaller units typically yield highest. AiSHA confirms the live figure for a specific unit.
Can I get a UAE Golden Visa through Liwan property?
Yes. Any property at AED 2M+ qualifies for the 10-year UAE Golden Visa — ready or off-plan (AED 2M paid to DLD), with a mortgage allowed if your equity is at least AED 2M. It covers your spouse and children.
Is now a good time to buy in Liwan?
Liwan apartment prices have appreciated +97.8% since 2021 on DLD-registered per-sq-ft figures (2021–2025), and 2026 has settled into a steadier pace — many buyers see that as the right time to invest in Dubai real estate. Ask AiSHA whether Liwan suits your budget — free, on WhatsApp.
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