Burj Khalifa vs Palm Deira
Both areas compared on price, entry level, liquidity and off-plan share, using 4,550 sales recorded by the Dubai Land Department between 1 Jan 2026 and 31 Jul 2026.
| Metric | Burj Khalifa | Palm Deira |
|---|---|---|
| Median price / sqft | AED 2,865 | AED 2,876 |
| Median sale price | AED 3.12M | AED 2.87M |
| Entry level (p25) | AED 2.04M | AED 2.39M |
| Upper range (p75) | AED 4.82M | AED 4.02M |
| Recorded sales | 1,319 | 3,231 |
| Off-plan share | 26% | 100% |
What the data shows
Priced within a few percent of each other
At AED 2,865 and AED 2,876 per square foot, these two sit within 0% 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
Palm Deira recorded 3,231 sales in the period against 1,319 in Burj Khalifa — 2.4× the turnover. Higher volume usually means a faster, more predictable exit, though it also means more competing stock when you come to sell.
One is a construction market, the other a resale market
100% of sales in Palm Deira are off-plan, against 26% in Burj Khalifa. In Palm Deira you are largely buying forward from developers with payment plans; in Burj Khalifa 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 Burj Khalifa is 2 B/R, against 1 B/R in Palm Deira. That usually signals a different resident profile — and a different rental pool if you are buying to let.
Nearest metro
Burj Khalifa records Buj Khalifa Dubai Mall Metro Station on 100% of sales; Palm Deira records Palm Deira Metro Stations on 15%. These are the stations most often logged against transactions, not measured walking distances.
Price per square foot by month
Burj Khalifa
AED 2,865Palm Deira
AED 2,876What sells in each
Burj Khalifa
Palm Deira
Better for what
No overall winner — it depends what you are buying for
AED 2,865 per square foot, and a typical sale around AED 3.12M.
3,231 recorded sales in the period — more comparables and more active buyers.
100% off-plan, so more choice on payment plans and more stock arriving.
74% of sales are completed property you can occupy or let immediately.
Common questions
Is Burj Khalifa more expensive than Palm Deira?
Palm Deira is more expensive. Burj Khalifa has a median of AED 2,865 per square foot against AED 2,876 in Palm Deira, based on 4,550 recorded sales.
Which has more property sales, Burj Khalifa or Palm Deira?
Palm Deira recorded more sales — 3,231 against 1,319 in the period 1 Jan 2026 to 31 Jul 2026.
Is Burj Khalifa or Palm Deira better for off-plan?
Palm Deira has the higher off-plan share, at 100% of recorded sales against 26%.