Is Dubai Festival City a Good Investment in 2026?

Based on real Dubai Land Department transaction data, Dubai Festival City shows -51.9% real ROI and 1.4% gross rental yield, giving it a district score of 42/100 (Average) among Dubai's tracked areas.

Verdict: a mixed investment case — Average district score.

Key Numbers

• District Score: 42/100 (Average)
• Real Expected ROI: -51.9%
• Gross Rental Yield: 1.4%
• Average Price: 2961 AED/sqft
• Transit Connectivity Index: 32/100
• Matched Sales on Record: 1038

Price Per Sqft, By Year

• 2016: 1486 AED/sqft
• 2017: 1013 AED/sqft
• 2018: 893 AED/sqft
• 2019: 994 AED/sqft
• 2020: 1006 AED/sqft
• 2021: 1524 AED/sqft
• 2022: 857 AED/sqft
• 2023: 679 AED/sqft
• 2024: 1449 AED/sqft
• 2025: 676 AED/sqft
• 2026: 2961 AED/sqft

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