Al Barari vs Ras Al Khor Industrial First
Both areas compared on price, entry level, liquidity and off-plan share, using 396 sales recorded by the Dubai Land Department between 1 Jan 2026 and 31 Jul 2026.
| Metric | Al Barari | Ras Al Khor Industrial First |
|---|---|---|
| Median price / sqft | AED 2,425 | AED 2,400 |
| Median sale price | AED 3.67M | AED 1.94M |
| Entry level (p25) | AED 2.15M | AED 1.74M |
| Upper range (p75) | AED 5.93M | AED 2.98M |
| Recorded sales | 231 | 165 |
| Off-plan share | 51% | 100% |
What the data shows
Priced within a few percent of each other
At AED 2,425 and AED 2,400 per square foot, these two sit within 1% of each other. Price is unlikely to be the deciding factor — the split below on unit mix and off-plan share will matter more.
Comparable turnover
231 sales against 165 — both areas trade actively enough that finding a buyer or a comparable is unlikely to be the constraint.
One is a construction market, the other a resale market
100% of sales in Ras Al Khor Industrial First are off-plan, against 51% in Al Barari. In Ras Al Khor Industrial First you are largely buying forward from developers with payment plans; in Al Barari you are mostly buying an existing home from an existing owner. Those are different transactions with different risks.
Different stock
The most commonly sold unit in Al Barari is 2 B/R, against 1 B/R in Ras Al Khor Industrial First. That usually signals a different resident profile — and a different rental pool if you are buying to let.
Price per square foot by month
Al Barari
AED 2,425Ras Al Khor Industrial First
AED 2,400What sells in each
Al Barari
Ras Al Khor Industrial First
Better for what
No overall winner — it depends what you are buying for
AED 2,400 per square foot, and a typical sale around AED 1.94M.
231 recorded sales in the period — more comparables and more active buyers.
100% off-plan, so more choice on payment plans and more stock arriving.
49% of sales are completed property you can occupy or let immediately.
Common questions
Is Al Barari more expensive than Ras Al Khor Industrial First?
Al Barari is more expensive. Al Barari has a median of AED 2,425 per square foot against AED 2,400 in Ras Al Khor Industrial First, based on 396 recorded sales.
Which has more property sales, Al Barari or Ras Al Khor Industrial First?
Al Barari recorded more sales — 231 against 165 in the period 1 Jan 2026 to 31 Jul 2026.
Is Al Barari or Ras Al Khor Industrial First better for off-plan?
Ras Al Khor Industrial First has the higher off-plan share, at 100% of recorded sales against 51%.