A 3 bedroom apartment for sale in Dubai typically sells for between about AED 1,250,000 in the most affordable areas and AED 12,125,000 on Bluewaters, with a middle point across areas of about AED 3,075,000. Those are Dubai Land Department sales from January to October 2026, listed area by area below. The cards above show homes we hold today. When none match your size or budget, the page lists the areas where we do hold apartments, and you can tell us what you need.
The table shows what three bedroom homes actually sold for, according to the Dubai Land Department (sales registered from 2 January to 27 October 2026). The typical price is the median: half of the sales in that area were above it and half below. Ready means a finished home sold on, and off-plan means bought before handover. The figures cover every home with three bedrooms sold in the area, so in communities with houses as well as flats, houses are included. A blank means no sales in that group.
| Area | Typical price | Typical size | Ready | Off-plan | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liwan | AED 1,250,000 | 1,765 sq ft | AED 1,220,000 | AED 2,038,000 | 15 |
| International City | AED 1,550,000 | 2,384 sq ft | AED 1,580,000 | AED 1,300,000 | 47 |
| Dubai Studio City | AED 1,575,000 | 1,557 sq ft | AED 1,500,000 | AED 1,666,694 | 8 |
| Remraam | AED 1,710,000 | 2,208 sq ft | AED 1,710,000 | n/a | 16 |
| Dubai South | AED 1,820,000 | 1,653 sq ft | AED 1,725,000 | AED 2,094,500 | 45 |
| Dubai Land Residence Complex | AED 1,823,247 | 1,556 sq ft | AED 1,440,000 | AED 1,880,250 | 141 |
| Majan | AED 2,137,888 | 1,862 sq ft | AED 1,720,602 | AED 2,302,750 | 48 |
| Dubai Production City (IMPZ) | AED 2,181,298 | 1,736 sq ft | AED 1,240,000 | AED 2,196,367 | 80 |
| Dubai Sports City | AED 2,193,391 | 1,632 sq ft | AED 2,100,000 | AED 2,193,391 | 64 |
| Dubai Silicon Oasis | AED 2,210,880 | 1,566 sq ft | n/a | AED 2,210,880 | 41 |
| Arjan | AED 2,323,427 | 1,708 sq ft | AED 2,100,000 | AED 2,450,000 | 61 |
| Al Furjan | AED 2,355,965 | 1,802 sq ft | AED 2,450,000 | AED 2,327,500 | 184 |
| Jumeirah Village Circle | AED 2,400,000 | 1,566 sq ft | AED 2,518,530 | AED 2,270,530 | 203 |
| Town Square | AED 2,600,000 | 2,023 sq ft | AED 2,650,000 | AED 1,880,000 | 116 |
| Motor City | AED 2,640,000 | 2,231 sq ft | AED 2,357,500 | AED 2,911,824 | 90 |
| Jumeirah Village Triangle | AED 2,800,000 | 1,729 sq ft | AED 2,800,000 | AED 2,799,999 | 54 |
| Jumeirah Beach Residence | AED 2,900,000 | 1,903 sq ft | AED 2,900,000 | n/a | 81 |
| Jumeirah Lake Towers | AED 3,075,000 | 1,951 sq ft | AED 2,650,000 | AED 3,683,984 | 78 |
| Greens | AED 3,360,000 | 1,900 sq ft | AED 3,360,000 | n/a | 23 |
| City of Arabia | AED 3,440,000 | 1,751 sq ft | n/a | AED 3,522,000 | 20 |
| Dubai Science Park | AED 3,591,900 | 2,600 sq ft | n/a | AED 3,593,866 | 18 |
| Al Jaddaf | AED 3,731,828 | 1,904 sq ft | AED 3,800,000 | AED 3,665,914 | 35 |
| Al Kifaf | AED 3,800,000 | 1,702 sq ft | AED 4,316,550 | AED 3,638,000 | 64 |
| Dubai Creek Harbour | AED 4,000,000 | 1,663 sq ft | AED 3,950,000 | AED 4,229,444 | 197 |
| Dubai Marina | AED 4,027,500 | 2,006 sq ft | AED 3,938,750 | AED 4,723,888 | 200 |
| Jumeirah Heights | AED 4,450,000 | 2,444 sq ft | AED 4,500,000 | AED 4,082,328 | 12 |
| Dubai Hills Estate | AED 4,600,000 | 1,867 sq ft | AED 4,660,000 | AED 3,923,888 | 123 |
| Business Bay | AED 4,654,000 | 1,956 sq ft | AED 3,450,000 | AED 6,256,980 | 271 |
| Maritime City | AED 5,534,000 | 2,045 sq ft | AED 5,193,000 | AED 5,565,000 | 30 |
| Dubai Islands | AED 5,861,803 | 1,842 sq ft | n/a | AED 5,861,803 | 428 |
| City Walk | AED 6,499,956 | 2,441 sq ft | AED 6,499,956 | n/a | 39 |
| Downtown Dubai | AED 7,060,000 | 2,037 sq ft | AED 6,100,000 | AED 14,050,500 | 221 |
| Dubai Harbour | AED 7,500,000 | 1,926 sq ft | AED 7,100,000 | AED 9,500,000 | 62 |
| Palm Jumeirah | AED 11,423,500 | 2,283 sq ft | AED 6,400,000 | AED 13,526,500 | 190 |
| Bluewaters | AED 12,125,000 | 2,100 sq ft | AED 12,125,000 | n/a | 20 |
Across these 35 areas there were 3,325 registered sales. Every area name that has a page on our site links to it, where you can see the full Sold prices table for all bedroom counts, the most traded buildings and live homes. Prices are dated January to October 2026 and move with the market, so treat the table as a guide to where each area sits, not as an offer price.
If you want the lowest entry price for three bedrooms, start with the areas at the top of the table. By typical price in January to October 2026, the five lowest were:
These are mostly outer or industrial-zone communities. Check the commute, the metro or bus link, schools and the age of the building before you compare headline prices. Because three bedroom flats are large, a lower price per square foot can still add up to a big total, so compare the typical size as well as the price.
Waterfront and prime central areas sit at the other end. The five highest typical prices in the table were:
Typical sizes in the table run from about 1,556 to 2,600 sq ft, so the price gap is about location, views and finish as much as size. Compare the ready and off-plan columns too. Off-plan was not always the cheaper route: in Business Bay the off-plan median (AED 6,256,980) was well above the ready median (AED 3,450,000), while in International City the off-plan median was lower.
Some areas in the Dubai Land Department data are mostly villa and townhouse communities, where three bedroom sales are houses rather than apartments. They are shown separately so they do not distort the flat prices above. If you are choosing between a flat and a house, start with this table, then see 3 bedroom villas for sale in Dubai.
| Area | Typical price | Typical size | Ready | Off-plan | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emaar South | AED 2,250,000 | 1,518 sq ft | AED 2,250,000 | n/a | 84 |
| Mirdif | AED 2,468,003 | 1,828 sq ft | AED 2,287,500 | AED 2,671,912 | 22 |
| The Valley | AED 2,800,000 | 1,873 sq ft | AED 2,800,000 | n/a | 38 |
| Villanova | AED 2,865,000 | 1,761 sq ft | AED 2,865,000 | n/a | 72 |
| Damac Hills | AED 2,875,000 | 2,675 sq ft | AED 2,837,500 | n/a | 15 |
| Arabian Ranches 3 | AED 3,000,000 | 1,390 sq ft | AED 3,000,000 | n/a | 58 |
| Serena | AED 3,300,000 | 2,798 sq ft | AED 3,300,000 | n/a | 49 |
| Arabian Ranches 2 | AED 3,500,000 | 1,884 sq ft | AED 3,500,000 | n/a | 11 |
| Tilal Al Ghaf | AED 3,662,500 | 1,512 sq ft | AED 3,662,500 | n/a | 24 |
| Jumeirah Golf Estates | AED 4,200,000 | 1,577 sq ft | AED 4,200,000 | n/a | 26 |
| Arabian Ranches | AED 4,999,999 | 3,714 sq ft | AED 4,999,999 | n/a | 67 |
| Emirates Living | AED 5,675,000 | 3,585 sq ft | AED 5,675,000 | n/a | 118 |
| Al Barari | AED 7,357,614 | 2,486 sq ft | n/a | AED 7,357,614 | 28 |
| Palm Jebel Ali | AED 7,706,000 | 2,037 sq ft | n/a | AED 7,706,000 | 62 |
| Question | Apartment | Villa or townhouse |
|---|---|---|
| Outdoor space | Balcony or terrace | Garden, often with a roof terrace |
| Running costs | Service charge covers shared facilities | Lower shared charges, but you maintain the house |
| Location | Often central, near metro and work | Usually in family communities further out |
| Typical size (Dubai Land Department, January to October 2026) | About 1,556 to 2,600 sq ft by area | About 1,390 to 3,714 sq ft by area |
The two tables cover different locations, so do not read them as a direct saving. See 3 bedroom villas for sale in Dubai to compare live homes.
A 3 BHK is a three bedroom flat with a hall (living room) and a kitchen. In Dubai listings, 3 BHK, 3 bed, 3BR, three bedroom apartment and three bedroom flat all mean the same thing. Check the listing for bathrooms, the built up area in square feet and whether a maid's room or study is counted on top of the three bedrooms.
Yes, in designated freehold areas, and you do not need to live in the UAE to buy. Read buying property in Dubai as a foreigner and buying property in Dubai from overseas for the rules and the steps. Prices are in dirhams, so convert at the rate on the day you transfer, not the rate you saw when you first searched.
The Dubai Land Department lists a 2% fee for the seller and 2% for the buyer, plus AED 250 for the title deed, AED 250 for the map, AED 30 each for the innovation and knowledge fees and AED 1,000 plus VAT for the service partner on deals of AED 500,000 or more (Dubai Land Department). Buyers often pay the whole 4%, which is AED 120,000 on a AED 3,000,000 flat. Read Dubai Land Department fees explained and see 2 bedroom apartments for sale or 4 bedroom apartments if you need a different size. For a longer walk through prices, sizes and costs, read our 3 bedroom apartment for sale in Dubai price guide.
Most buyers are families who want to stay close to schools and work, or investors who expect a family tenant to stay for several years. A larger flat can mean fewer moves for the tenant, but it also means a higher annual rent, so the pool of tenants is smaller than for a one bedroom. Before you offer, ask the agent how long similar flats in the building have taken to let or sell, and ask to see the latest service charge invoice. If the flat is vacant, confirm the condition and any outstanding bills. If it is let, ask for the tenancy contract and the Ejari registration. Our guide to buying a property with a tenant in it lists what to check.
Renting before you buy is a sensible way to test an area. Our 3 bedroom apartment for rent in Dubai price guide explains rents and the official rental index.
It depends on area and size. In Dubai Land Department sales from January to October 2026, the typical three bedroom price by area ran from AED 1,250,000 to AED 12,125,000, with a middle point of about AED 3,075,000. See the table above for your area.
By typical price in January to October 2026, Liwan (AED 1,250,000), International City (AED 1,550,000) and Dubai Studio City (AED 1,575,000) were the lowest in the table. Check the commute and the building before you decide.
Not always. The two groups sit in different locations, so compare homes in the same area and use the tables above.
The Land Department fee is 4% in total, split 2% each by default, plus fixed title deed, map and service partner fees.
Some do. Confirm in the listing and on the floor plan whether the maid's room is extra to the three bedrooms.
It means three bedrooms, a hall and a kitchen, the same as a three bedroom flat.
It varies by area. In Business Bay the ready median was lower than the off-plan median, and in International City it was the other way round. Compare the two columns in the table for your area.
Yes, in freehold areas. Read buying property in Dubai from overseas.
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