Burj Khalifa vs Um Suqaim Third
Both areas compared on price, entry level, liquidity and off-plan share, using 1,613 sales recorded by the Dubai Land Department between 1 Jan 2026 and 31 Jul 2026.
| Metric | Burj Khalifa | Um Suqaim Third |
|---|---|---|
| Median price / sqft | AED 2,865 | AED 2,787 |
| Median sale price | AED 3.12M | AED 3.50M |
| Entry level (p25) | AED 2.04M | AED 2.45M |
| Upper range (p75) | AED 4.82M | AED 4.77M |
| Recorded sales | 1,319 | 294 |
| Off-plan share | 26% | 82% |
What the data shows
Priced within a few percent of each other
At AED 2,865 and AED 2,787 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
Burj Khalifa recorded 1,319 sales in the period against 294 in Um Suqaim Third — 4.5× 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
82% of sales in Um Suqaim Third are off-plan, against 26% in Burj Khalifa. In Um Suqaim Third 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.
Only one has a metro station on record
Burj Khalifa records Buj Khalifa Dubai Mall Metro Station against 100% of its sales. No station is recorded for Um Suqaim Third, which in practice tends to mean car-dependent.
Price per square foot by month
Burj Khalifa
AED 2,865Um Suqaim Third
AED 2,787What sells in each
Burj Khalifa
Um Suqaim Third
Better for what
No overall winner — it depends what you are buying for
AED 2,787 per square foot, and a typical sale around AED 3.50M.
1,319 recorded sales in the period — more comparables and more active buyers.
82% 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 Um Suqaim Third?
Burj Khalifa is more expensive. Burj Khalifa has a median of AED 2,865 per square foot against AED 2,787 in Um Suqaim Third, based on 1,613 recorded sales.
Which has more property sales, Burj Khalifa or Um Suqaim Third?
Burj Khalifa recorded more sales — 1,319 against 294 in the period 1 Jan 2026 to 31 Jul 2026.
Is Burj Khalifa or Um Suqaim Third better for off-plan?
Um Suqaim Third has the higher off-plan share, at 82% of recorded sales against 26%.