International City
Dubai's most affordable freehold community — themed clusters, deep tenant demand, our home turf.
Numbers, not vibes
| Metric | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average annual rent | AED 38,000 | AED 52,000 | AED 72,000 |
| Average sale price | AED 420K | AED 620K | On enquiry |
| Service charge | AED 8 – 12 / sqft | ||
- Dovecote Green Primary — Good (KHDA) · 4.2km
- Dunecrest American School — Good (KHDA) · 6.8km
Our view on International City
International City is the engine room of Dubai's affordable-investor segment, and it's where Al Amman has built the deepest knowledge in the city — most of our 2,000-unit management book sits in or around these clusters. The yields are unmatched for a freehold area, the tenant pool is deep and resilient (driver demand from low-and-middle-income workers across Dubai), and ticket sizes mean a first-time investor can own a Dubai property from AED 350K. The community is functional, not glamorous — but for landlords, that's the trade.
Recent sales in International City
Pulled from Dubai Land Department records. These are the last transactions we could verify — not listing prices, actual prices paid.
| Date | Building | BR | Size | Price | AED/sqft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Apr 2026 | Spain Cluster Y | 1 BR | 730 sqft | AED 425,000 | AED 582 |
| 12 Apr 2026 | England Cluster X | 2 BR | 1,080 sqft | AED 615,000 | AED 569 |
| 10 Apr 2026 | Persia Cluster T | 1 BR | 690 sqft | AED 390,000 | AED 565 |
| 07 Apr 2026 | Forbes Cluster | 2 BR | 1,120 sqft | AED 680,000 | AED 607 |
Frequently asked about International City
Yes for yield-focused investors. The risk is appreciation, not income — values move slower than Marina or Downtown, but tenant demand is the most consistent in the city. Our management book in International City has averaged 96% occupancy over the last 24 months.
Low entry prices (AED 350–700K typical), strong tenant demand from a deep blue-collar and admin workforce who can't afford Marina or JVC, low service charges, and freehold status. The community is geographically larger than Downtown + Marina combined, so supply is dispersed and absorbed quickly.
Forbes (newer, taller, upgraded finishes) and Spain (well-maintained, family-friendly layouts) generally hold value best. Persia and Greece offer the cheapest entry points but require more selective unit-by-unit due diligence. Talk to us — we manage units in every cluster and can tell you which buildings have the strongest tenant demand and lowest maintenance issues.
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