Dubai Investment Park First vs International City Ph 2 & 3
Both areas compared on price, entry level, liquidity and off-plan share, using 2,340 sales recorded by the Dubai Land Department between 1 Jan 2026 and 31 Jul 2026.
| Metric | Dubai Investment Park First | International City Ph 2 & 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Median price / sqft | AED 1,168 | AED 1,150 |
| Median sale price | AED 938K | AED 782K |
| Entry level (p25) | AED 641K | AED 510K |
| Upper range (p75) | AED 1.34M | AED 911K |
| Recorded sales | 1,429 | 911 |
| Off-plan share | 93% | 72% |
What the data shows
Priced within a few percent of each other
At AED 1,168 and AED 1,150 per square foot, these two sit within 2% 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
1,429 sales against 911 — both areas trade actively enough that finding a buyer or a comparable is unlikely to be the constraint.
Both are dominated by off-plan
Off-plan accounts for 93% and 72% of sales respectively. Both are supply-heavy: expect competing inventory arriving at handover in each.
Different stock
The most commonly sold unit in Dubai Investment Park First is 2 B/R, against 1 B/R in International City Ph 2 & 3. That usually signals a different resident profile — and a different rental pool if you are buying to let.
Nearest metro
Dubai Investment Park First records DANUBE Metro Station on 27% of sales; International City Ph 2 & 3 records Rashidiya Metro Station on 78%. These are the stations most often logged against transactions, not measured walking distances.
Price per square foot by month
Dubai Investment Park First
AED 1,168International City Ph 2 & 3
AED 1,150What sells in each
Dubai Investment Park First
International City Ph 2 & 3
Better for what
No overall winner — it depends what you are buying for
AED 1,150 per square foot, and a typical sale around AED 0.78M.
1,429 recorded sales in the period — more comparables and more active buyers.
93% off-plan, so more choice on payment plans and more stock arriving.
29% of sales are completed property you can occupy or let immediately.
Common questions
Is Dubai Investment Park First more expensive than International City Ph 2 & 3?
Dubai Investment Park First is more expensive. Dubai Investment Park First has a median of AED 1,168 per square foot against AED 1,150 in International City Ph 2 & 3, based on 2,340 recorded sales.
Which has more property sales, Dubai Investment Park First or International City Ph 2 & 3?
Dubai Investment Park First recorded more sales — 1,429 against 911 in the period 1 Jan 2026 to 31 Jul 2026.
Is Dubai Investment Park First or International City Ph 2 & 3 better for off-plan?
Dubai Investment Park First has the higher off-plan share, at 93% of recorded sales against 72%.