Investment · City Walk

Capital Appreciation Outlook for City Walk

What drives price growth in City Walk and how to position for it.

Price per sqft

AED 3,000 per sqft

1-bed rent

AED 160,000/yr

Gross yield

6–7%

Short-let occupancy

80%

The drivers

Population growth, limited new prime supply, infrastructure near City Walk boulevard and the Golden Visa pipeline all support City Walk values. Communities with finite land or waterfront frontage appreciate faster than those with open development pipelines.

Positioning

Buy the scarce attribute — view, frontage, low-density plot — rather than the cheapest unit in the tower. At AED 3,000 per sqft, the premium for scarcity in City Walk is usually recovered on exit.

City Walk at a glance

City Walk is a Meraas urban-luxury district of boutiques, dining and low-rise residences. Buying sits at AED 3,000 per sqft — roughly AED 2,340,000 for a standard one-bedroom — while long-term tenants pay about AED 160,000 a year. Hosted as a licensed holiday home, the same unit averages AED 921 a night at 80% occupancy, around AED 268,932 gross. Owners on our managed programme average AED 371,126 — a 38% uplift.

Frequently asked questions

How much has City Walk appreciated?

It has tracked Dubai's broader cycle; off-plan buyers in this area have historically seen 15–30% launch-to-handover.

What is the best hold period?

Five years or more smooths cycle risk and clears transaction costs comfortably.