Saih Shuaib 1 vs Um Suqaim Third
Both areas compared on price, entry level, liquidity and off-plan share, using 662 sales recorded by the Dubai Land Department between 1 Jan 2026 and 31 Jul 2026.
| Metric | Saih Shuaib 1 | Um Suqaim Third |
|---|---|---|
| Median price / sqft | AED 2,712 | AED 2,787 |
| Median sale price | AED 6.58M | AED 3.50M |
| Entry level (p25) | AED 5.92M | AED 2.45M |
| Upper range (p75) | AED 7.32M | AED 4.77M |
| Recorded sales | 368 | 294 |
| Off-plan share | 100% | 82% |
What the data shows
Priced within a few percent of each other
At AED 2,712 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.
Comparable turnover
368 sales against 294 — 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 100% and 82% of sales respectively. Both are supply-heavy: expect competing inventory arriving at handover in each.
Different stock
The most commonly sold unit in Saih Shuaib 1 is 4 B/R, against 2 B/R in Um Suqaim Third. That usually signals a different resident profile — and a different rental pool if you are buying to let.
Apartments against houses
Saih Shuaib 1 transacts mainly in buildings while Um Suqaim Third is mostly units. Price per square foot is only loosely comparable across those two — land and layout economics differ.
Price per square foot by month
Saih Shuaib 1
AED 2,712Um Suqaim Third
AED 2,787What sells in each
Saih Shuaib 1
Um Suqaim Third
Better for what
No overall winner — it depends what you are buying for
AED 2,712 per square foot, and a typical sale around AED 6.58M.
368 recorded sales in the period — more comparables and more active buyers.
100% off-plan, so more choice on payment plans and more stock arriving.
18% of sales are completed property you can occupy or let immediately.
Common questions
Is Saih Shuaib 1 more expensive than Um Suqaim Third?
Um Suqaim Third is more expensive. Saih Shuaib 1 has a median of AED 2,712 per square foot against AED 2,787 in Um Suqaim Third, based on 662 recorded sales.
Which has more property sales, Saih Shuaib 1 or Um Suqaim Third?
Saih Shuaib 1 recorded more sales — 368 against 294 in the period 1 Jan 2026 to 31 Jul 2026.
Is Saih Shuaib 1 or Um Suqaim Third better for off-plan?
Saih Shuaib 1 has the higher off-plan share, at 100% of recorded sales against 82%.