Free zone and residential district · Dubai
Al Sufouh
A coastal municipal district along Dubai's western shoreline between Sheikh Zayed Road and the Arabian Gulf.
- Projects listed
- 4
- From
- AED 1.8M
- Developers
- 4
- Handover
- Jun 2029
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Discover Al Sufouh
Al Sufouh is a coastal municipal district spanning approximately 7 square kilometres along Dubai's western shoreline, positioned between Sheikh Zayed Road and the Arabian Gulf. It borders Umm Suqeim to the northeast, Dubai Marina to the southwest, and faces Palm Jumeirah across the shoreline.
The district is divided into Al Sufouh 1 and Al Sufouh 2. Property types include standalone villas, compound townhouses, and high-rise branded apartment towers, positioned alongside major commercial and educational hubs such as Dubai Internet City, Dubai Media City, and Dubai Knowledge Park.
The area is administered as a municipal sector by the Dubai Government and Dubai Municipality rather than a single master developer, with business free zones established by TECOM Group and residential schemes constructed by independent developers.
- Spans approximately 7 square kilometres along Dubai's western coastline.
- Bounded by Sheikh Zayed Road (E11) and Al Sufouh Road (D94).
- Comprises the Al Sufouh 1 and Al Sufouh 2 sub-districts.
- Home to Dubai Internet City, Dubai Media City, and Dubai Knowledge Park.
- Served by the Dubai Tram and Dubai Metro Red Line stations.
- Houses the Bronze Age Al Sufouh Archaeological Site.
Sales activity in Al Sufouh
Registered sales per month. Counts and values only, as published; nothing here is a forecast.
Registered sales per monthLatest month: October 2026 · month in progress, to the export date
- Nov 25November 2025: 3 sales
- Dec 25December 2025: 5 sales
- Jan 26January 2026: 9 sales
- Feb 26February 2026: 11 sales
- Mar 26March 2026: 9 sales
- Apr 26April 2026: 11 sales
- May 26May 2026: 13 sales
- Jun 26June 2026: 39 sales
- Jul 26July 2026: 7 sales
- Aug 26August 2026: 18 sales
- Sept 26September 2026: 6 sales
- Oct 26October 2026: 6 sales
- Sales in the last 12 months
- 137
- Total value, 12 months
- AED 752M
- Off-plan share, 12 months
- 68%
- Median price, October 2026
- AED 2.71M
Source: Dubai Land Department open data (registered sales transactions), imported 13 October 2026. Figures are registrations with the land authority, not a forecast, a return or a recommendation.
Why buyers look at Al Sufouh
Strategic coastal location
The district is situated along the western coastline between Umm Suqeim and Dubai Marina, opposite Palm Jumeirah.
Comprehensive transit connections
Residents have direct access to the Dubai Tram network, Dubai Metro Red Line stations, and Sheikh Zayed Road.
Commercial free zones
Al Sufouh 2 accommodates prominent media, education, and technology clusters including Dubai Internet City.
Established educational institutions
The area houses schools such as Dubai College alongside international university campuses in Dubai Knowledge Park.
Varied residential options
Housing ranges from low-rise villa compounds and townhouses to modern high-rise and branded apartments.
Landmarks and lifestyle
- Beach
- Dubai Tram
- Metro station
- Schools
- Universities
- Business parks
- Archaeological site
Al Sufouh Beach
A natural public beach situated along the shoreline between Burj Al Arab and Palm Jumeirah.
Al Sufouh Archaeological Site
A preserved heritage site containing ruins dating to the Umm Al Nar period in the third millennium BCE.
Dubai Internet City and Dubai Media City
Commercial free zone hubs hosting regional offices of global media and technology companies.
Dubai Knowledge Park
An education free zone housing numerous international university campuses and training facilities.
Dubai College
A long-established British-curriculum secondary school located within Al Sufouh 1.
GEMS Wellington International School
A primary and secondary international educational campus based in Al Sufouh 1.
American University in Dubai
A private university campus located within Al Sufouh 2.
Off-plan projects in Al Sufouh
Every published project in the area with its starting price, payment plan and handover.
Homes on file in Al Sufouh
By bedroom count, from the unit types of the published projects.
Where Al Sufouh sits
Questions buyers ask about Al Sufouh
Is property in Al Sufouh freehold for foreign buyers?
Ownership is mixed, with designated residential towers offering freehold purchase while select villa plots remain leasehold or restricted to GCC nationals.
Who is the master developer of Al Sufouh?
The area is administered as a municipal sector by Dubai Municipality, with commercial free zones developed by TECOM Group and towers built by private developers.
What property types are available in Al Sufouh?
Available residences include studios, multi-bedroom apartments, penthouses, branded hotel residences, and standalone villas and townhouses.
What public transport links serve Al Sufouh?
The district is served by the Dubai Tram along Al Sufouh Road, RTA buses, and Dubai Metro Red Line stations along Sheikh Zayed Road.
What is the difference between Al Sufouh 1 and Al Sufouh 2?
Al Sufouh 1 contains coastal beaches, villa clusters, and residential towers, while Al Sufouh 2 accommodates commercial and educational free zones.
AIArea profile drafted by Emir AI from public sources and checked by our team on 2026-10-08. Information only, not advice.
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