Al Sufouh property investment guide
Low-density beachfront by the Palm
Al Sufouh is a premium mixed community in Dubai with an average asking price of AED 2,574 per sqft. Ownership is freehold. Downtown is about 18 min away.
A low-density coastal strip between Media City and the Palm — beachfront plots, hotels and Madinat Jumeirah.
Key numbers
- Avg asking price*
- AED 2,574/sqft
- Price tier
- Premium
- Ownership
- Freehold
- Maturity
- Under construction
- Handover
- Ready
- Metro served
- No
- Commute to downtown
- 18 min
- Projects tracked
- 12
New & off-plan projects
| Project | Developer | Units | Status | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 113 Residences | Iman | 113 | Off-plan | — |
| Varazze Tower | Olgana | 242 | Off-plan | — |
Amenities & access
- Beach
- Sufouh beach
- Metro
- DMCC 10 min
- Schools
- Top schools
- Also nearby
- Madinat Jumeirah, Palm
Infrastructure that moves values
- Wild Wadi Waterparkoperational · 1999
Major outdoor waterpark adjacent to Madinat Jumeirah and Burj Al Arab, a key family-leisure draw for the area.
- Dubai Knowledge Park & University of Wollongong in Dubaioperational · 2003
Tecom education free-zone cluster bordering Al Sufouh Road, home to UOWD and numerous training/higher-education institutions ~10 minutes from the community.
- Madinat Jumeirah Resort & Souk Madinatoperational · 2004
Waterfront Arabian-themed resort with canals, the Souk Madinat retail/F&B bazaar, Madinat Theatre and multiple luxury hotels - the area's flagship leisure and retail destination.
- Mall of the Emiratesoperational · 2005
Premier regional mall (~630 shops, Ski Dubai, cinema) about 12 minutes from Al Sufouh, the community's main large-format shopping destination.
- Mall of the Emirates Metro Station (Red Line)operational · 2009
Nearest Dubai Metro Red Line station, ~12 minutes from Al Sufouh, providing the area's primary metro connection alongside Mashreq station.
- Dubai Tram (Al Sufouh Line)operational · 2014
14.5 km tram running along Al Sufouh Road from Dubai Marina to the Palm Jumeirah/Al Sufouh, with multiple stations serving the community and interchange to the Metro Red Line.
- Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab Hotel & Marinaoperational · 2025
Shaun Killa-designed superyacht-shaped 5-star resort with ~386 rooms, residences and a private superyacht marina; opened March 2025 on Dubai's largest private beach beside Burj Al Arab.
- Al Sufouh Beach (Secret Beach)operational
Free public beach between Palm Jumeirah and Burj Al Arab, known as Dubai's 'Secret Beach', offering panoramic views of both landmarks.
- GEMS Wellington International Schooloperational
British/IB curriculum school (FS1 to Year 13) located in Al Sufouh 1, one of the community's flagship education providers.
- International School of Choueifat (SABIS)operational
SABIS-curriculum school (KG1 to Grade 12) in Al Sufouh 2 serving the community.
- Al Zahra Hospital (Sheikh Zayed Road)operational
Nearest major private hospital serving Al Sufouh residents, on Sheikh Zayed Road; American Hospital clinic in Al Barsha also serves the area.
- Al Sufouh Parkoperational
Neighbourhood park with sports court and playground serving Al Sufouh residents.
- Marsa Al Arab Private Island Villas & Marinaunder construction · 2026
Southwest island of the Marsa Al Arab scheme: ~140 ultra-luxury villas/apartments on a private island with a dedicated marina, off the Burj Al Arab coast, marketed and built out through 2025-2026.
- The Biltmore Residences Sufouhunder construction · 2026
45-storey, ~480-unit branded residential tower by GJ Properties in Al Sufouh 1; DLD reported ~76% complete with handover scheduled for Q1 2026.
- Madinat Jumeirah Living (Elara, Jomana, Lamaa phases)under construction · 2026
Dubai Holding/Meraas freehold residential community opposite Burj Al Arab on the Al Sufouh/Umm Suqeim edge; later phases (Jomana Q2 2026, Elara Buildings 1 & 3 Q4 2026) still handing over through 2026.
- Marsa Al Arab Entertainment Island (Cirque du Soleil theatre, marine park, retail)under construction · 2027
Dubai Holding's twin-island mega-destination flanking Burj Al Arab. The luxury Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab hotel and superyacht marina opened March 2025; the northeast Family Resort Island, including a 1,700-seat theatre (first permanent Cirque du Soleil show in the Middle East), a marine park and retail, is still in development.
- Innovation Hub Phase 4, Dubai Internet Cityunder construction · 2028
AED 615M Grade-A office development by Tecom Group adding ~263,000 sq ft GLA at Dubai Internet City off Al Sufouh Road; completion expected 2028, taking total Innovation Hub investment to AED 2bn.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does property cost in Al Sufouh?
- Property in Al Sufouh averages AED 2,574 per sqft, based on recorded transactions across its sub-communities — a premium price tier for Dubai. Buying costs add roughly 7–10% on top, and net rental yield after service charges typically lands 2–3 percentage points below the gross figure.
- Can foreigners buy property in Al Sufouh?
- Yes — Al Sufouh is a freehold zone, so foreign buyers get full ownership with no residency requirement.
- How far is Al Sufouh from downtown Dubai?
- Al Sufouh is roughly 18 minutes from downtown by car. Upcoming infrastructure: Marsa Al Arab Private Island Villas & Marina, The Biltmore Residences Sufouh, Madinat Jumeirah Living (Elara, Jomana, Lamaa phases), Marsa Al Arab Entertainment Island (Cirque du Soleil theatre, marine park, retail), Innovation Hub Phase 4, Dubai Internet City.
- What new projects are selling in Al Sufouh?
- Current launches include 113 Residences by Iman, Varazze Tower by Olgana.
Compare with nearby areas
*Average asking price for Al Sufouh is derived from recorded prices across its sub-communities, not measured on the area as a whole. Figures are average asking prices from Esto’s area dataset, updated 2026-07-15. Net yield after service charges and buying costs is what decides a deal —here’s how to run that math.
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