Marsa Dubai vs TECOM SITE A
Both areas compared on price, entry level, liquidity and off-plan share, using 959 sales recorded by the Dubai Land Department between 1 Jan 2026 and 31 Jul 2026.
| Metric | Marsa Dubai | TECOM SITE A |
|---|---|---|
| Median price / sqft | AED 4,480 | AED 4,064 |
| Median sale price | AED 7.87M | AED 2.42M |
| Entry level (p25) | AED 4.41M | AED 2.03M |
| Upper range (p75) | AED 12.43M | AED 3.33M |
| Recorded sales | 318 | 641 |
| Off-plan share | 88% | 90% |
What the data shows
Priced within a few percent of each other
At AED 4,480 and AED 4,064 per square foot, these two sit within 10% 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
TECOM SITE A recorded 641 sales in the period against 318 in Marsa Dubai — 2.0× 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 88% and 90% of sales respectively. Both are supply-heavy: expect competing inventory arriving at handover in each.
Nearest metro
Marsa Dubai records Jumeirah Beach Resdency on 20% of sales; TECOM SITE A records Dubai Internet City on 100%. These are the stations most often logged against transactions, not measured walking distances.
Price per square foot by month
Marsa Dubai
AED 4,480TECOM SITE A
AED 4,064What sells in each
Marsa Dubai
TECOM SITE A
Better for what
No overall winner — it depends what you are buying for
AED 4,064 per square foot, and a typical sale around AED 2.42M.
641 recorded sales in the period — more comparables and more active buyers.
90% off-plan, so more choice on payment plans and more stock arriving.
12% of sales are completed property you can occupy or let immediately.
Common questions
Is Marsa Dubai more expensive than TECOM SITE A?
Marsa Dubai is more expensive. Marsa Dubai has a median of AED 4,480 per square foot against AED 4,064 in TECOM SITE A, based on 959 recorded sales.
Which has more property sales, Marsa Dubai or TECOM SITE A?
TECOM SITE A recorded more sales — 641 against 318 in the period 1 Jan 2026 to 31 Jul 2026.
Is Marsa Dubai or TECOM SITE A better for off-plan?
TECOM SITE A has the higher off-plan share, at 90% of recorded sales against 88%.