New Dubai coast
Al Sufouh
A coastal strip between Umm Suqeim and Palm Jumeirah. Al Sufouh 1 is residential, with beach villas and low-rise apartment buildings, while Al Sufouh 2 holds Internet City, Media City and Knowledge Park. It is calmer and less dense than the Marina while staying close to the main business clusters.
- Studio rent
- AED 72,000per year
- 1-bed rent
- AED 105,000per year
- 2-bed rent
- AED 145,000per year
- 3-bed villa rent
- AED 254,000per year
- Apartment price
- AED 2,261per sq ft
- 1-bed apartment
- AED 1.38Maverage asking
Averages published by Property Finder Area Insights, September 2026. How they are measured.
Living in Al Sufouh
Why people choose it
- Quiet public beach with views of Burj Al Arab
- Short commute to Internet City and Media City
- Well-known schools such as Dubai College nearby
Worth knowing
- Limited shops and restaurants inside the residential pockets
- Small housing stock; choice can be thin
- Character
- Quiet beachside villas and campuses
- Master developer
- Various
- Since
- —
- Freehold
- Yes, freehold for foreign buyers
- Homes
- Apartments, Villas
- Metro
- Dubai Internet City, Al Fardan Exchange
- Getting around
- Dubai Tram along King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street (ex-Al Sufouh Road); Red Line stations along Sheikh Zayed Road at its southern edge
- Beach
- Al Sufouh Beach, public
- Schools
- Dubai College, GEMS Wellington International School
Rent or buy
Al Sufouh in numbers
Renting
Suits commuters to Internet City and Media City who want beach access without Marina crowds; choice is limited.
| Studio | AED 72,000 |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | AED 105,000 |
| 2 bedrooms | AED 145,000 |
| 3-bed villa | AED 254,000 |
Buying
Small freehold market; newer low-rise buildings and villas are the main options.
| Apartments, per sq ft | AED 2,261 |
|---|---|
| 1-bed apartment | AED 1,375,000 |
| Gross yield | 7.22% |
How these figures are measured
- Rents: Property Finder Area Insights, average asking rent of current listings (not DLD), retrieved 29 Sep 2026 source
- Prices: Property Finder Area Insights, retrieved 29 Sep 2026: 1BR/3BR = average asking price of current listings; price per sq ft = average of DLD sale transactions over the past 12 months (all property types); apartments dominate recorded sales source
- Yield: Property Finder Area Insights, rental yield shown in the area market data (past 12 months), retrieved 29 Sep 2026 source
Asking figures reflect advertised listings, not signed contracts; transaction figures are Dubai Land Department records. Freehold: Yes, freehold for foreign buyers.
Out and about
Things to do in Al Sufouh
Visitors pass through for the public beach and the resorts at its edges.
- Al Sufouh Beachbeach
Public beach facing Burj Al Arab
- Dubai Knowledge Parkeducation
Campus cluster of universities and training centres
- Dubai Media City amphitheatre & parkpark
Lakeside park used for concerts and events
- Madinat Jumeirahresort & souk
Resort, souk and restaurants just north in Umm Suqeim
Visiting, or just moved in? We can arrange a short stay or a tour around Al Sufouh.
Addresses people ask about
Notable buildings & projects
- The Biltmore Residences
- Al Sufouh Villas
- Vita Residencia
Names only, for orientation: not an offer. Ask us for what is available in each.
Nearby
Neighbouring districts
Palm Jumeirah
island resort living, villas and towers
Umm Suqeim
beachside villa community by Burj Al Arab
The Greens & The Views
green low-rise apartment clusters
Barsha Heights (Tecom)
mid-rise towers, commuter-friendly
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FAQ
Al Sufouh: common questions
Average asking rents per year in Al Sufouh: studio AED 72,000, one-bedroom AED 105,000, two-bedroom AED 145,000, three-bedroom villa AED 254,000 (Property Finder Area Insights, September 2026). Actual rents depend on the building, view, floor and furnishing.
Yes, freehold for foreign buyers. Foreign buyers can own homes here outright and register them with the Dubai Land Department.
Yes: Dubai Internet City, Al Fardan Exchange stations. Dubai Tram along King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street (ex-Al Sufouh Road); Red Line stations along Sheikh Zayed Road at its southern edge
Quiet public beach with views of Burj Al Arab. Short commute to Internet City and Media City. Well-known schools such as Dubai College nearby. On the other hand: limited shops and restaurants inside the residential pockets. small housing stock; choice can be thin.
Al Sufouh Beach (public beach facing burj al arab); Dubai Knowledge Park (campus cluster of universities and training centres); Dubai Media City amphitheatre & park (lakeside park used for concerts and events); Madinat Jumeirah (resort, souk and restaurants just north in umm suqeim).