Off-Plan
Apartments for sale in Dubai under AED 1M
Under AED 1M is Dubai's pure yield territory: studios and one-bedroom apartments in the districts where the city's workforce actually rents, led by Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai South, Production City and the corridors along the E311. Gross rental yields here are the highest in the market, typically 7% to 9%, precisely because prices are low relative to achievable rents.
800
projects
AED 310,000
entry price
AED 999,999
top of the range
270
developers
985 sqft
avg. starting size
2026 to 2030
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ASAS HoldingSherena Residence 2
Sherena Residence 2 · 2026
FromAED 550,000
Zoya DevelopmentsMirari
Dubai Industrial City · 2028
FromAED 565,000
Samana DevelopersSamana Hills South 4 and 5
Samana Hills South · 2028
FromAED 650,000
Samana DevelopersSamana South Haven 2
Dubai Industrial City
FromAED 599,000
Zoya DevelopmentsSiana
International City · 2027
FromAED 609,000
Metrical Real Estate DevelopmentSVN Residences
Jumeirah Village Circle · 2028
FromAED 652,777
Imtiaz DevelopmentsRaw District 2 by Imtiaz
Raw Distric by Imtiaz · 2029
FromAED 666,000
CITYVIEW DevelopmentsMovenpick Residences
Motor City · 2028
FromAED 834,350
Object 1Sky Level 1
Jumeirah Village Circle · 2029
FromAED 945,000
WADAN DevelopmentsWeston
Dubai Land Residence Complex · 2028
FromAED 650,000
AB DevelopersAB Cleo
Jebel Ali · 2027
FromAED 708,000
Sobha RealtyThe Woods
Sobha Sanctuary · 2030
FromAED 999,000
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The trade-offs deserve honesty. This price point does not buy prime land, so the developer's delivery record and the district's infrastructure trajectory carry all the weight: an identical floor plan delivers a completely different outcome in a district that gains a metro link versus one that stays a construction site. Payment plans stretch a modest down payment across the construction years, which keeps entry capital low but means you are underwriting the developer for that period.
Note for residency planners: this ticket size sits below the AED 2M Golden Visa threshold on its own. Two properties can be combined to qualify, or the two-bedroom pages one bracket up get you there in a single purchase.
Frequently asked questions
What does under AED 1M actually buy in Dubai?+
Studios and one-bedroom apartments in emerging and mid-market districts, occasionally a compact two-bed at launch pricing in the outer corridors. The live entry price above shows where the floor currently sits across the projects on this page.
What yield can I expect at this price point?+
Gross yields of 7% to 9% are typical for well-located studios and one-beds in this bracket, the highest in the Dubai market. Deduct service charges (usually AED 10 to 20 per square foot annually) and management to reach net; smaller units keep more of their gross because absolute charges are lower.
Is sub-AED 1M stock harder to resell?+
It is the most liquid segment by transaction count, but supply is also deepest, so the exit depends on buying below the district's replacement cost and in a project that actually delivered well. We tell you which of these projects meet that bar before you commit.
Does this price qualify for a UAE residence visa?+
Not for the 10-year Golden Visa, which requires AED 2M in property. Property worth AED 750,000 or more can support a renewable 2-year investor residence visa, which most projects on this page clear. Combining two purchases to reach AED 2M for the Golden Visa is also common; ask us to structure it.
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We place buyers directly into every project on this page, and our commission is paid by the developer, not by you. Ask us for the payment schedule, the real resale picture and whether a launch is worth your money before you commit.