Dubai Real Estate App · Editorial analysis · Updated 7 September 2026
What a median price per sqft tells you
The median is the middle value in the observed transaction sample. Price per sqft helps compare different unit sizes, but it does not remove differences in building quality, layout, view, condition or exact location.
A unit below the area median is not automatically undervalued. A unit above it is not automatically overpriced. The difference is a starting point for checking the property-specific evidence.
Why the chart uses a rolling window
Each chart point combines the named month and its preceding two months. This three-month window reduces the sensitivity to a small number of monthly transactions, but it also smooths short-term changes.
The latest month may be incomplete when the source snapshot is taken. Adjacent rolling points share transactions and are therefore not independent monthly samples.
A change in the median is not a change in every home
A 12-month percentage change compares the latest usable rolling median with the corresponding point one year earlier. If different buildings, unit sizes or quality tiers trade in the two periods, the mix can change the median.
This is not a repeat-sales index tracking identical homes, and it should not be presented as an appreciation rate that every owner achieved.
Make the comparison narrower, but watch the sample
Select the same property type and bedroom count for both areas. At least 20 transactions are required for a published price point; unavailable observations are not filled with a guessed price.
These charts use ready-home transactions. A developer launch price and payment plan belong to a different comparison, with different timing and delivery assumptions. Keep that distinction visible when investigating an off-plan purchase.
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Sources and calculation notes
Tool formulas and coverage are described in our methodology. Examples are illustrative; this guide is not investment advice. Report a factual or calculation issue to hello@dubairealestate.app.