Al Ain
villa community
Median PSF
AED 425
Villas
YoY change
0.0%
Median price
AED 2.0M
All property types
Gross yield
5.3%
Tawtheeq, last 12m
ABUDHABUY VERDICT
Daily essentials sit close at hand
Al Ain offers exceptional amenity density. The mapped inventory covers 106 named venues; use the detail cards below to check the categories that matter to your routine. Everything here is OpenStreetMap inventory inside a fixed radius of the community centre — not routed walking distance, and not a completeness guarantee.
Amenity access
100/100
Mapped venues
106
Everyday shopping
16
Health points
38
Dining
11/100
47 mapped
Shopping
4/100
16 mapped
Health
22/100
38 mapped
Nightlife
0/100
0 mapped bars
ABUDHABUY VERDICT
Reset expectations niche pick only
Both yield and 3-year capital growth sit below median. Reasons to buy here exist — specific schools, family ties, lifestyle — but the headline investment case is weak.
YoY change
0.0%
3-yr growth
+4%
Gross yield
5.3%
Median price
AED 2.0M
Median PSF
AED 425
Villas
YoY change
0.0%
Median price
AED 2.0M
All property types
Gross yield
5.3%
Tawtheeq, last 12m
Al Ain is a primarily villa-based community in Abu Dhabi, tracked here on registered ADREC data going back to 2019. Median price per square foot sits at AED 425, up 0.0% year-on-year, tracking below the city-wide 17.5% benchmark. Gross rental yield runs at 5.3%. Use the evidence groups above to test daily life, market depth, and available homes before deciding what to do next.
Affordability quick-look
Pre-filled with Al Ain median. Drag the sliders — ADREC-typical 4.5% APR over 25 years.
Monthly payment
AED 8K
Loan AED 1.50M · 25 yrs @ 4.5%
Indicative only — real rates vary by bank, residency status and credit profile. UAE typically requires 20–25% down for residents, 35–50% for non-residents.
MARKET VERDICT
Price momentum is positive over the longer cycle
Al Ain is tracking below Abu Dhabi's current 17.5% annual benchmark. Read price direction together with volume, yield, and forecast confidence rather than treating one change figure as a buy signal.
YoY change
0.0%
3-yr growth
+4%
Gross yield
5.3%
Median price
AED 2.0M
Median PSF
AED 425
Villas
YoY change
0.0%
3-yr growth
+4%
Gross yield
5.3%
Tawtheeq, last 12m
Asking vs registered
Live listings vs ADREC / QuantaListings ask 42.6% below registered prices.
50 sale listings sampled · 16% off-plan
HOMES VERDICT
Start with property type, then verify the building
Al Ain is a predominantly villa community. Use the registered median prices below as your anchor: listing prices describe seller intent, registered sales anchor the decision.
Primary stock
Villas
Apartment PSF
—
Villa PSF
AED 425
Median price
AED 2.0M
Primary stock
Villas
Predominant type
Villa PSF
AED 425
Median /sqft
Median price
AED 2.0M
All property types
Gross yield
5.3%
Tawtheeq, last 12m
Market Context
Al Ain is growing more moderately than the citywide average, which can point to better value — or to weaker demand. Read it with the volume and yield figures, not on its own.
Nearby schools40 schools
View on AbuDhabiSchools.aiAl Andalus Private Academy
Al Dhafra Private Schools - Muwaiji
International School Of Choueifat - Muwaiji
Liwa International School - Falaj Hazaa
Al Ain British Academy
Al Adhwa Private School
Available Curriculums
School data from AbuDhabiSchools.ai • ADEK ratings • Updated May 2026
Local amenities
Mapped amenities within a 2.5km straight-line radius • 129 total outlets near Al Ain
Exceptional amenity density · based on mapped POI density, not routed walking conditions
Lifestyle Scores
Data source: OpenStreetMap via Overpass API • 2.5km straight-line radius • Source snapshot: August 2026
Airport access
Drive times from Al Ain to Abu Dhabi airports
Drive times are estimates based on distance and typical Abu Dhabi traffic patterns. Actual times may vary based on traffic conditions and route taken.
Market history
Quarterly price and sales history shows whether liquidity confirms the latest price move.
Median sale price per sqft and registered sales, by completed quarter. Volume often moves before price.
Latest median PSF
AED 307
Q2 2026
3m price change
—
Withheld when volume is thin
Quarter sales
0
Q2 2026
3m sales change
—
Withheld when volume is thin
Completed quarters are used instead of raw 1-month changes because ADREC registrations typically lag 4–8 weeks and thin monthly samples can overstate changes in the mix of homes sold.
Price & rent by bedroom
| Type | Median price | Annual rent | Gross yield | Implied PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | — | AED 29,893 | — | — |
| 1 B/R | — | AED 25,191 | — | — |
| 2 B/R | — | AED 31,662 | — | — |
| 3 B/R | — | AED 51,812 | — | — |
| 4 B/R | — | AED 67,330 | — | — |
| 5 B/R | — | AED 81,353 | — | — |
Source: ADREC / Quanta registered figures. PSF is implied (price ÷ representative unit size).
Ready vs off-plan · ADREC
Ready / resale
AED 425/sqft
136 sales
Off-plan (developer)
—
Median AED/sqft from ADREC, split by registration type. Off-plan reflects developer / Oqood pricing; ready reflects secondary-market resale.
Registered sales · ADREC
The newest registered unit sales in Al Ain — a sample of 60, not the full 136-sale register from the last 12 months.
Sample shown
60
newest, capped at 60
Sample window
16 Apr 26 – 23 Sept 26
registration dates
Median PSF · 12m
AED 425
registered, full window
Off-plan share · 12m
0%
of registered sales
60 sales shown
| Type | Property | Beds | Areasqm | registered · ADREC/Quanta | AED/sqft | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Sept 26 | Ready | Villa | — | 815 | AED 2.6M | AED 296 |
| 22 Sept 26 | Ready | Villa | 6+ beds | 860 | AED 3.6M | AED 389 |
| 21 Sept 26 | Ready | Villa | — | 230 | AED 1.9M | AED 768 |
| 17 Sept 26 | Ready | Villa | — | 464 | AED 3.0M | AED 601 |
| 14 Sept 26 | Ready | Villa | — | 546 | AED 2.2M | AED 374 |
| 9 Sept 26 | Ready | Villa | — | 352 | AED 1.5M | AED 396 |
| 9 Sept 26 | Ready | Villa | — | 178 | AED 1.0M | AED 522 |
| 4 Sept 26 | Ready | Villa | — | 621 | AED 3.0M | AED 449 |
| 2 Sept 26 | Ready | Townhouse | — | 200 | AED 1.6M | AED 743 |
| 25 Aug 26 | Ready | Villa | 5 beds | 490 | AED 3.3M | AED 626 |
| 21 Aug 26 | Ready | Villa | 3 beds | 652 | AED 2.5M | AED 349 |
| 13 Aug 26 | Ready | Villa | 6+ beds | 620 | AED 6.0M | AED 899 |
A sample of the 60 newest registered unit sales (capped at 60), not the full transaction list. Source: ADREC / Quanta, sampled 1 Oct 2026.
Rental yields
Gross · last 24 months Tawtheeq ÷ ADREC median sale
-0.3 pp vs Abu Dhabi median
By bedroom type
AED 100K/yr ÷ AED 1.72M
Gross yield only — service charges (0.5–1.5%) and management costs not deducted. Confidence reflects sample size: high (≥25/25), medium (≥10/10).
Value a unit in this community
Bedroom-specific psf, building-tier adjusted, with the actual comparables we used. Free — methodology shown.
Price Trends
Median PSF change over time
3 months
+0.0%
6 months
+0.0%
1 year
+0.0%
2 years
+0.0%
Median price per square foot (PSF), quarter-on-quarter, ending 2026Q2. From ADREC transactions; monthly granularity isn't published.
| Quarter | Median/sqft | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Q2 | AED 307 | +0.0% |
| 2026Q1 | AED 307 | +0.0% |
| 2025Q4 | AED 307 | +0.0% |
| 2025Q3 | AED 307 | +0.0% |
| 2025Q2 | AED 307 | +0.0% |
| 2025Q1 | AED 307 | +0.0% |
| 2024Q4 | AED 307 | +0.0% |
| 2024Q3 | AED 307 | +0.0% |
| 2024Q2 | AED 307 | +0.0% |
| 2024Q1 | AED 307 | +4.1% |
| 2023Q4 | AED 295 | +0.0% |
| 2023Q3 | AED 295 | +0.0% |
| 2023Q2 | AED 295 | +0.0% |
| 2023Q1 | AED 295 | +0.0% |
| 2022Q4 | AED 295 | +0.0% |
| 2022Q3 | AED 295 | +0.0% |
| 2022Q2 | AED 295 | +0.0% |
| 2022Q1 | AED 295 | +0.0% |
| 2021Q4 | AED 295 | +0.0% |
| 2021Q3 | AED 295 | +3.9% |
| 2021Q2 | AED 284 | +0.0% |
| 2021Q1 | AED 284 | +0.0% |
| 2020Q4 | AED 284 | +0.0% |
| 2020Q3 | AED 284 | +0.4% |
| 2020Q2 | AED 283 | +0.0% |
| 2020Q1 | AED 283 | +0.0% |
| 2019Q4 | AED 283 | +0.0% |
| 2019Q3 | AED 283 | -1.0% |
| 2019Q2 | AED 286 |
Air quality
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All guides & rankingsFrequently asked questions about Al Ain
What is the average property price in Al Ain?
In Al Ain, the median price per square foot is AED 425, and the median property price is AED 2,000,000. Prices have changed 0.0% year-over-year as of the latest ADREC data.
What types of properties are available in Al Ain?
Al Ain is primarily a villa community in Abu Dhabi. Villas have a median price of AED 425/sqft.
How is the real estate market performing in Al Ain?
In Al Ain, the median price per square foot is AED 425, up 0.0% year-over-year, with a gross rental yield of 5.3%. This data is sourced from registered Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC) figures.
Numbers above are derived from Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC) transaction records and Tawtheeq rental contracts as of early 2026.How we built this.