Mohammed Bin Zayed City
villa community
Median PSF
AED 517
Villas
YoY change
-10.0%
Median price
AED 5.3M
All property types
Gross yield
3.1%
Tawtheeq, last 12m
ABUDHABUY VERDICT
Daily essentials sit close at hand
Mohammed Bin Zayed City offers exceptional amenity density. The mapped inventory covers 312 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
312
Everyday shopping
78
Health points
36
Dining
43/100
187 mapped
Shopping
24/100
78 mapped
Health
25/100
36 mapped
Nightlife
7/100
2 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
-10.0%
3-yr growth
-4%
Gross yield
3.1%
Median price
AED 5.3M
Median PSF
AED 517
Villas
YoY change
-10.0%
Median price
AED 5.3M
All property types
Gross yield
3.1%
Tawtheeq, last 12m
Mohammed Bin Zayed City 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 517, down 10.0% year-on-year, tracking below the city-wide 17.5% benchmark. Gross rental yield runs at 3.1%. 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 Mohammed Bin Zayed City median. Drag the sliders — ADREC-typical 4.5% APR over 25 years.
Monthly payment
AED 22K
Loan AED 3.94M · 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 softening over the longer cycle
Mohammed Bin Zayed City 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
-10.0%
3-yr growth
-4%
Gross yield
3.1%
Median price
AED 5.3M
Median PSF
AED 517
Villas
YoY change
-10.0%
3-yr growth
-4%
Gross yield
3.1%
Tawtheeq, last 12m
HOMES VERDICT
Start with property type, then verify the building
Mohammed Bin Zayed City 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 517
Median price
AED 5.3M
Primary stock
Villas
Predominant type
Villa PSF
AED 517
Median /sqft
Median price
AED 5.3M
All property types
Gross yield
3.1%
Tawtheeq, last 12m
Market Context
Mohammed Bin Zayed City 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 schools30 schools
View on AbuDhabiSchools.aiAjyal International School - Mbz
Bright Riders School
Abu Dhabi International Private School - Mbz
Pearl Heritage School
Belvedere British School
Al Dhafra Private Schools - Mbz
Available Curriculums
School data from AbuDhabiSchools.ai • ADEK ratings • Updated May 2026
Local amenities
Mapped amenities within a 2.5km straight-line radius • 353 total outlets near Mohammed Bin Zayed City
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 Mohammed Bin Zayed City 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 916
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 40,955 | — | — |
| 1 B/R | — | AED 40,567 | — | — |
| 2 B/R | — | AED 60,933 | — | — |
| 3 B/R | — | AED 88,578 | — | — |
| 4 B/R | — | AED 115,523 | — | — |
| 5 B/R | — | AED 118,885 | — | — |
Source: ADREC / Quanta registered figures. PSF is implied (price ÷ representative unit size).
Ready vs off-plan · ADREC
Ready / resale
AED 517/sqft
13 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
Every registered unit sale in Mohammed Bin Zayed City from the last 12 months — all 13 of them.
Sample shown
13
newest registered sales
Sample window
1 Oct 25 – 13 Aug 26
registration dates
Median PSF · 12m
AED 517
registered, full window
Off-plan share · 12m
0%
of registered sales
13 sales shown
| Type | Property | Beds | Areasqm | registered · ADREC/Quanta | AED/sqft | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Aug 26 | Court-mandated | Villa | — | 596 | AED 5.8M | AED 911 |
| 12 Aug 26 | Ready | Villa | — | 1,007 | AED 5.6M | AED 517 |
| 12 Aug 26 | Ready | Villa | — | 1,007 | AED 5.6M | AED 517 |
| 7 Aug 26 | Court-mandated | Villa | 6+ beds | 880 | AED 5.3M | AED 556 |
| 16 Jul 26 | Ready | Villa | 6+ beds | 1,076 | AED 5.4M | AED 466 |
| 27 Apr 26 | Ready | Villa | 6+ beds | 1,360 | AED 4.5M | AED 307 |
| 6 Apr 26 | Ready | Villa | — | 353 | AED 6.0M | AED 1,578 |
| 30 Mar 26 | Court-mandated | Villa | 5 beds | 680 | AED 4.0M | AED 547 |
| 16 Mar 26 | Ready | Villa | — | 700 | AED 2.6M | AED 345 |
| 16 Mar 26 | Ready | Villa | — | 700 | AED 2.6M | AED 345 |
| 18 Feb 26 | Ready | Villa | — | 2,353 | AED 4.5M | AED 178 |
| 4 Nov 25 | Ready | Villa | — | 2,267 | AED 13.0M | AED 533 |
All 13 registered unit sales for the last 12 months — the complete registered list, not a subset. Source: ADREC / Quanta, sampled 1 Oct 2026.
Rental yields
Gross · last 24 months Tawtheeq ÷ ADREC median sale
-2.5 pp vs Abu Dhabi median
By bedroom type
AED 130K/yr ÷ AED 5.13M
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
-6.4%
6 months
-10.0%
1 year
-10.0%
2 years
-9.6%
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 916 | -6.4% |
| 2026Q1 | AED 979 | -3.8% |
| 2025Q4 | AED 1,018 | +0.0% |
| 2025Q3 | AED 1,018 | +0.0% |
| 2025Q2 | AED 1,018 | +0.0% |
| 2025Q1 | AED 1,018 | -2.6% |
| 2024Q4 | AED 1,045 | +3.2% |
| 2024Q3 | AED 1,013 | +0.0% |
| 2024Q2 | AED 1,013 | +0.7% |
| 2024Q1 | AED 1,006 | +0.0% |
| 2023Q4 | AED 1,006 | +1.2% |
| 2023Q3 | AED 994 | +2.2% |
| 2023Q2 | AED 973 | +0.0% |
| 2023Q1 | AED 973 | +0.0% |
| 2022Q4 | AED 973 | +0.0% |
| 2022Q3 | AED 973 | +0.0% |
| 2022Q2 | AED 973 | -3.7% |
| 2022Q1 | AED 1,010 | -3.9% |
| 2021Q4 | AED 1,051 | +0.6% |
| 2021Q3 | AED 1,045 | +0.0% |
| 2021Q2 | AED 1,045 | +2.4% |
| 2021Q1 | AED 1,021 | +1.9% |
| 2020Q4 | AED 1,002 | +0.0% |
| 2020Q3 | AED 1,002 | +2.8% |
| 2020Q2 | AED 975 | +0.0% |
| 2020Q1 | AED 975 | +1.6% |
| 2019Q4 | AED 960 | +1.9% |
| 2019Q3 | AED 942 | +2.2% |
| 2019Q2 | AED 922 | +0.0% |
| 2019Q1 | AED 922 |
Air quality
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What is the average property price in Mohammed Bin Zayed City?
In Mohammed Bin Zayed City, the median price per square foot is AED 517, and the median property price is AED 5,260,000. Prices have changed -10.0% year-over-year as of the latest ADREC data.
What types of properties are available in Mohammed Bin Zayed City?
Mohammed Bin Zayed City is primarily a villa community in Abu Dhabi. Villas have a median price of AED 517/sqft.
How is the real estate market performing in Mohammed Bin Zayed City?
In Mohammed Bin Zayed City, the median price per square foot is AED 517, down 10.0% year-over-year, with a gross rental yield of 3.1%. 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.