© No machine-readable author provided. Tournesol assumed (based on copyright claims). / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0Off-plan projects in Bur Dubai
Dubai's old quarter on the west bank of the Creek, including Al Kifaf and the area around Port Rashid.
- Projects
- 2
- From
- AED 1.34M
- Portside Square
- Asking per sqft
- 2,356 – 2,900
- AED · est.
- Buyers paid
- AED 2,250
- per sqft, apartments · DLD off-plan sales
- Handover
- 2028 → 2029
- 2 developers
What buyers paid in Bur Dubai
Monthly price report →Registered sales from the Dubai Land Department (DLD). The gap on every project compares its own registered sales, where it has them, or else its asking price with the median here.
Apartments
AED per sqft · last 6 monthsSince 1 Jan 2026
Off-plan
2,236
227 sales
Finished
2,036
46 sales
All
2,223
273 sales
Median registered price in AED per sqft, as of 10 Nov 2026. Source: Dubai Land Department open data. * Fewer than 30 sales: indicative only.
What people say about living in Bur Dubai
Some attentionBur Dubai draws steady coverage as an established, central district rather than a hot launch; property guides discuss its heritage character and transport links, and one investor site tracks a handful of off-plan projects there without reporting waitlists or sell-outs.
What people say
- +Area guides and forums repeatedly praise the metro and road access, saying Bur Dubai sits close to Downtown and the airport.propertyfinder.ae
- +Guides highlight the historic character of Al Fahidi and the Creek as a distinctive draw compared with newer Dubai districts.propertyfinder.ae
- +Reviewers note the wide mix of housing, from older buildings to newer mid-rise blocks, giving buyers more price points.propertyfinder.ae
- −Several pros-and-cons pieces flag congestion and density in the older parts of Bur Dubai as a recurring drawback.bayut.com
- ·Guides point out the area has British and French curriculum school options nearby, including a French school in the district.bayut.com
- ·An investor-focused site notes Bur Dubai carries a small number of scored off-plan projects rather than a large launch pipeline.joinoliva.com
Open, and under way
- May 2025The Al Shindagha Corridor road project on the Bur Dubai side is complete, covering the route from Al Garhoud Bridge to Infinity Bridge. mediaoffice.ae
- UndatedWasl 1, a mixed-use masterplan near Zabeel Park in Al Kifaf, is planned with five zones including residential towers overlooking the park. bayut.com
- UndatedOf the buildings tracked in Al Kifaf, five are complete, three are under various stages of construction and two are at planning stage. propsearch.ae
- Sep 2029Address Residences Zabeel by Emaar has a stated handover date, placing it among the newer towers being built in the district. propertyfinder.ae
Recently
- 11 May 2025RTA completed all phases of the Al Shindagha Corridor project on the Bur Dubai side, opening the fifth and final bridge at Sheikh Rashid Road and Al Mina Street. mediaoffice.ae
Claude Sonnet 5's reading of public pages and what people post, 29 September 2026; paraphrased, no one named, each line on the page it came from. Not a person's opinion and not advice.
All 2 projects in Bur Dubai
Off-plan in Bur Dubai: questions buyers ask
How many off-plan projects are there in Bur Dubai?
We list 2 off-plan projects on sale in Bur Dubai, Dubai, from 2 developers, starting at AED 1,336,000. This is a selected list rather than every project in the area, and it grows as projects are checked.
How much does an off-plan property in Bur Dubai cost?
The off-plan projects we list in Bur Dubai start from AED 1,336,000, or around AED 2,356 to AED 2,900 per sqft (some figures estimated). Asking prices come from developers and change without notice.
What do buyers actually pay per sqft in Bur Dubai?
The median registered sale in Bur Dubai is AED 2,250 per sqft for apartments, from 146 sales. That figure counts sales of homes that were not built yet, recorded by the Dubai Land Department (DLD), not asking prices.
Which developers are building in Bur Dubai?
Ellington Properties and Wasl Properties have off-plan projects we list in Bur Dubai. Each developer page shows their other projects and how their asking prices sit against registered sales.
When do off-plan projects in Bur Dubai hand over?
Handover in Bur Dubai runs 2028 to 2029. Dates are the developers' own estimates and off-plan schedules move, so confirm the current date before you pay.