Apartments for Sale in Dubai

Apartments are the entry point into Dubai property for most international buyers and investors, offering the widest choice of price points, the strongest rental yields in the emirate, and full freehold ownership for foreign nationals. They account for the majority of transactions across the city, from studios in emerging communities to high-floor homes with Burj Khalifa and open-sea views.

The most established apartment districts include Downtown Dubai and Business Bay for central, high-rise living; Dubai Marina and Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR) for waterfront lifestyle; and Palm Jumeirah and Emaar Beachfront for branded, resort-style addresses. Value-focused investors gravitate to Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC), Dubai Hills Estate and Dubai Creek Harbour, where gross rental yields commonly run between 6% and 8% — among the highest of any global prime city. You can compare these areas in our community guides and best-areas-to-invest guide.

Apartments are also the most accessible route to residency: property worth AED 2 million or more qualifies the owner for a 10-year Golden Visa. Buyers pay a one-time 4% Dubai Land Department transfer fee, with no annual property tax, no capital gains tax and no income tax on rent. Off-plan apartments let you lock in today's price with staged, construction-linked payment plans — browse current launches in our off-plan projects and branded residences. Prefer immediate rental income? Ready (secondary) apartments below are move-in ready.

Browse current apartment listings below, or explore all homes for sale. Our advisors can shortlist by budget, target yield, view and payment plan.