The median three bedroom apartment in Dubai sold for AED 3,600,444 in August 2026. That is across 454 registered sales, or 4.56 per cent of every residential apartment sale in the month. The middle half of buyers paid between AED 2,613,129 and AED 5,337,916. The median unit measured 1,835.2 square feet at AED 1,932.11 per square foot.
Three bedrooms are where the Dubai apartment market turns into the family market. 63.9 per cent of them sold above AED 3 million and 38 cleared AED 10 million. Together the 454 sales moved AED 2.37 billion.
The three bedroom price range in one table
Deciles and quartiles from the same screened set. These are sold prices from the register, not asking prices.
| Point in the market | Price |
|---|---|
| Cheapest sale | AED 860,000 |
| 10th percentile | AED 2,000,000 |
| 25th percentile | AED 2,613,129 |
| Median | AED 3,600,444 |
| 75th percentile | AED 5,337,916 |
| 90th percentile | AED 8,333,000 |
| Most expensive sale | AED 45,863,000 |
The spread is the point. The cheapest three bedroom in the month registered at AED 860,000 and the most expensive at AED 45,863,000. Anyone quoting a single average for a three bedroom is hiding a range of more than fifty times.
Where the 454 sales landed
| Price band | Sales | Share of three bedroom sales |
|---|---|---|
| Under AED 2 million | 44 | 9.7 per cent |
| AED 2 million to 3 million | 114 | 25.1 per cent |
| AED 3 million to 5 million | 170 | 37.4 per cent |
| AED 5 million to 10 million | 88 | 19.4 per cent |
| AED 10 million and above | 38 | 8.4 per cent |
The thickest band is AED 3 million to 5 million with 170 sales. Below AED 2 million there were only 44. A three bedroom under two million exists but it is a small corner of the market.
Off plan cost 14.83 per cent more per square foot
| Type | Sales | Median price | Median size | Median price per square foot |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Off plan | 265 | AED 3,801,888 | 1,783.6 sq ft | AED 2,053.52 |
| Ready | 189 | AED 3,200,000 | 1,896.6 sq ft | AED 1,788.35 |
Off plan was 265 of the 454 sales. It carried a 14.83 per cent premium per square foot over ready stock. Ready units were larger at the median, 1,896.6 square feet against 1,783.6. Buyers paying the off plan premium are buying newer, not bigger.
The ten busiest areas for three bedroom sales
| Area | Sales | Median price | Median size | Median price per square foot |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madinat Al Mataar | 34 | AED 3,099,732 | 1,634.8 sq ft | AED 1,838.94 |
| Business Bay | 23 | AED 10,500,000 | 3,036.3 sq ft | AED 3,320.42 |
| Burj Khalifa | 22 | AED 7,362,500 | 2,145.8 sq ft | AED 3,438.73 |
| Dubai Marina | 18 | AED 4,500,930 | 2,151.9 sq ft | AED 1,886.10 |
| Palm Deira | 18 | AED 4,062,677 | 1,761.9 sq ft | AED 2,199.83 |
| Jumeirah Village Circle | 17 | AED 2,400,000 | 1,641.2 sq ft | AED 1,393.63 |
| Palm Jabal Ali | 17 | AED 7,761,000 | 2,028.3 sq ft | AED 3,814.41 |
| Dubai Creek Harbour | 14 | AED 4,123,944 | 1,617.4 sq ft | AED 2,407.63 |
| Al Khairan First | 14 | AED 4,556,888 | 1,774.8 sq ft | AED 2,725.66 |
| Motor City | 13 | AED 2,785,590 | 1,686.7 sq ft | AED 1,709.99 |
Madinat Al Mataar led on volume with 34 sales at a median of AED 3,099,732. Business Bay and Burj Khalifa were far dearer per foot, at AED 3,320.42 and AED 3,438.73. Volume and price do not sit in the same places.
What the step up from a two bedroom actually costs
| Measure | Two bedroom | Three bedroom | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered sales | 1,876 | 454 | 1,422 fewer |
| Median price | AED 2,047,174 | AED 3,600,444 | 75.9 per cent more |
| Median size | 1,238.2 sq ft | 1,835.2 sq ft | 597.0 sq ft more |
| Median price per square foot | AED 1,650.89 | AED 1,932.11 | 17.0 per cent more |
This is the finding that matters. Moving from a two bedroom to a three bedroom costs 75.9 per cent more money but buys only 48.2 per cent more space. The extra room is priced at a premium, not at the going rate. The median three bedroom pays AED 1,932.11 per square foot against AED 1,650.89 for a two bedroom, a 17.0 per cent step up on the rate itself.
In plain terms a buyer gets 597.0 more square feet and pays AED 1,553,270 more for them. That works out dearer per foot than the space they already had.
The two bedroom figures above come from our 2 bedroom apartment price page. The month wide screen of 9,956 sales is set out in Dubai property prices per square foot, August 2026.
Method and limits
Every figure above is recomputed from the register for this page. Source is the Dubai Land Department sales register for August 2026, file dated 2 September 2026.
Basis. Sales group, Residential usage, Unit property type, priced at or above AED 500 per square foot, with ROOMS_EN recorded as 3 B/R. The wider screen holds 9,956 homes for the month and it is the standard used across this site. Price per square foot uses actual area converted at 10.7639 square feet to the square metre.
What was removed. The register holds 458 three bedroom residential Unit sales in August 2026. We screened out 4 rows priced below AED 500 per square foot as non market, worth AED 899,108 between them. Three of those four recorded prices under AED 125,000 for units of about 150 square metres, which is not a market sale.
Limits. One month of data. 454 sales is enough for a median and quartiles but thin once it is cut by area, so the area table shows counts next to every price and the smallest cell in it holds 13 sales. The register records bedroom counts as the developer filed them and does not distinguish a three bedroom plus maid from a plain three bedroom. Villas and townhouses register as Building rather than Unit, so they are not in this count. 5 of the 454 sales were non freehold. Sold prices are not asking prices and the register publishes no service charge, no agency fee and no payment plan terms.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a 3 bedroom apartment in Dubai?
The median three bedroom apartment sold for AED 3,600,444 in August 2026 across 454 registered sales. The middle half of buyers paid between AED 2,613,129 and AED 5,337,916.
How big is a 3 bedroom apartment in Dubai?
The median three bedroom measured 1,835.2 square feet in the August 2026 register. That is 597.0 square feet more than the median two bedroom at 1,238.2 square feet.
Is a 3 bedroom much more expensive than a 2 bedroom in Dubai?
Yes. The median three bedroom cost 75.9 per cent more than the median two bedroom but offered only 48.2 per cent more space. The price per square foot was 17.0 per cent higher.
Which area had the most 3 bedroom sales in Dubai?
Madinat Al Mataar with 34 registered three bedroom sales in August 2026, at a median of AED 3,099,732.
How many 3 bedroom apartments sold above AED 10 million?
38 of the 454 screened three bedroom sales cleared AED 10 million in August 2026, which is 8.4 per cent of them.
Talk to us before you buy
Cresco Real Estate works the Dubai register every month and we will show you the sales behind any number on this page. Umer Shauket is the founder. RERA ORN 34288 and BRN 59655. We have a Dubai office and a United States office at 1800 N Vine St Suite 346, Los Angeles CA 90028.