Al Khairan First vs Saih Shuaib 1
Both areas compared on price, entry level, liquidity and off-plan share, using 1,872 sales recorded by the Dubai Land Department between 1 Jan 2026 and 31 Jul 2026.
| Metric | Al Khairan First | Saih Shuaib 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Median price / sqft | AED 2,638 | AED 2,712 |
| Median sale price | AED 2.95M | AED 6.58M |
| Entry level (p25) | AED 1.95M | AED 5.92M |
| Upper range (p75) | AED 3.61M | AED 7.32M |
| Recorded sales | 1,504 | 368 |
| Off-plan share | 100% | 100% |
What the data shows
Priced within a few percent of each other
At AED 2,638 and AED 2,712 per square foot, these two sit within 3% of each other. Price is unlikely to be the deciding factor — the split below on unit mix and off-plan share will matter more.
One is far more liquid
Al Khairan First recorded 1,504 sales in the period against 368 in Saih Shuaib 1 — 4.1× the turnover. Higher volume usually means a faster, more predictable exit, though it also means more competing stock when you come to sell.
Both are dominated by off-plan
Off-plan accounts for 100% and 100% of sales respectively. Both are supply-heavy: expect competing inventory arriving at handover in each.
Different stock
The most commonly sold unit in Al Khairan First is 1 B/R, against 4 B/R in Saih Shuaib 1. That usually signals a different resident profile — and a different rental pool if you are buying to let.
Apartments against houses
Al Khairan First transacts mainly in units while Saih Shuaib 1 is mostly buildings. Price per square foot is only loosely comparable across those two — land and layout economics differ.
Price per square foot by month
Al Khairan First
AED 2,638Saih Shuaib 1
AED 2,712What sells in each
Al Khairan First
Saih Shuaib 1
Better for what
No overall winner — it depends what you are buying for
AED 2,638 per square foot, and a typical sale around AED 2.95M.
1,504 recorded sales in the period — more comparables and more active buyers.
100% off-plan, so more choice on payment plans and more stock arriving.
0% of sales are completed property you can occupy or let immediately.
Common questions
Is Al Khairan First more expensive than Saih Shuaib 1?
Saih Shuaib 1 is more expensive. Al Khairan First has a median of AED 2,638 per square foot against AED 2,712 in Saih Shuaib 1, based on 1,872 recorded sales.
Which has more property sales, Al Khairan First or Saih Shuaib 1?
Al Khairan First recorded more sales — 1,504 against 368 in the period 1 Jan 2026 to 31 Jul 2026.
Is Al Khairan First or Saih Shuaib 1 better for off-plan?
Al Khairan First has the higher off-plan share, at 100% of recorded sales against 100%.