Distressed properties for sale in Dubai
Urgent-sale properties in Dubai — 50 projects from AED 470,000. 94% sit in freehold ownership zones.
Market data as of 2026-07-05
- Projects
- 50
- Price range
- AED 470,000 – AED 60,808,800
- Avg. price / sqft
- 3,010 AED/sqft
- Freehold
- 94%
Dubai gives you a broad property market to assess in one search, from apartments and hotel apartments to commercial space, penthouses, townhouses and villas. This distressed-property selection helps you focus on a varied set of opportunities while matching the format to your plans.
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You can explore 50 properties priced from AED 470,000 to AED 60,808,800, with an average of AED 3,010 per square foot. The selection spans residential and commercial formats, giving you scope to compare a compact apartment, a larger home or an income-focused commercial purchase before you decide.
Why consider distressed properties in Dubai?
A distressed property search can be a practical way to widen your options when you want to compare price points, unit formats and purchase timelines in Dubai. Rather than approaching every property with the same assumptions, you can assess the individual home, its condition, its ownership position and the costs that follow completion. With apartments, hotel apartments, penthouses, townhouses, villas and commercial space all represented, you can begin with your preferred use case and then decide where flexibility matters most. Keep your focus on the full purchase picture: price, quality, location, payment structure and your intended holding period.
What can you buy in this Dubai selection?
The current choice covers apartments, commercial properties, hotel apartments, penthouses, townhouses and villas. That breadth lets you compare an entry-level purchase with a larger residential property or a commercial asset without moving away from the same Dubai search. If you are open to a future completion date and staged payments, review off-plan properties in Dubai alongside completed options. If immediate possession or a more established property is your priority, it is also useful to compare resale properties in Dubai. A clear shortlist starts with deciding whether you need a home, a rental-led asset, a business premises or a combination of lifestyle and investment considerations.
How much do distressed properties in Dubai cost?
Prices in this selection begin at AED 470,000 and reach AED 60,808,800, demonstrating the range available across property types and specifications. The average price is AED 3,010 per square foot, which is a helpful starting benchmark rather than a substitute for comparing like-for-like homes. A villa, penthouse, hotel apartment and commercial unit may have very different layouts, operating costs and intended uses, so compare the price per square foot alongside the actual size, condition and location of each property. Before you commit, ask for a complete cost breakdown and review any service-charge obligation connected to the specific property.
Dubai property hotspots to compare
The available properties are concentrated across several Dubai locations, giving you useful starting points for side-by-side comparison. **Business Bay** has 10 projects in this selection, making it the largest area grouping to explore when you want more choices in one location. **Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC)** has 4 projects, while **Dubai Sports City** and **Dubai Hills** each have 3 projects, allowing you to compare several opportunities within each area. **Dubai Maritime City** has 2 projects to consider. These project counts help you prioritise your search time; they do not replace property-level checks on price, condition, size, ownership and ongoing costs.
How to assess payment, ownership and developer options
For off-plan opportunities, the next handover is scheduled for 13 September 2026. Minimum down payments start at 10%, and 18% of payment plans include a post-handover element. Freehold property accounts for 94% of this selection, while service-charge figures range from AED 3 to AED 37; confirm the basis, inclusions and outstanding amounts for the individual property. You can also compare projects by developer, including DAMAC Properties homes, Sobha Realty developments, Emaar Properties projects, Danube Properties developments and Binghatti Developers properties. Ask your PGI agent to help you compare the paperwork, payment schedule and practical suitability of each shortlisted opportunity.
Off-planDANUBE "Viewz by Danube"
Viewz by Danube is an elite residential complex in the heart of Dubai with views of JBR and Dubai Marina. This project consists of two…
ResalePEACE HOMES "Sky Livings"
Sky Livings is a premium residential development by Peace Homes Development, located in the vibrant community of JVC. The building…
ResaleEMAAR "St. Regis Residence"
St. Regis Residence is a luxury residential complex located in the center of the city, in the chic Downtown area, by the renowned developer…
ResaleEMAAR "Parkside Hills"
Parkside Hills is a modern residential by the developer Emaar Properties, located in the prestigious Dubai Hills area. The project includes…
ResaleORO24 "Kyoto"
Kyoto by Oro24 is a premium residential project by ORO24 Real Estate Developments in the popular Arjan neighborhood. The complex is a…
Off-planDEVMARK "Kempinski Dubai Marina Residences"
Kempinski Dubai Marina Residences is an exclusive project by Devmark which is licated in the prestigious Dubai Marina district. The…
Off-planANAX DEVELOPMENTS "V-Suites"
V-Suites is a premium residential complex by Anax Developments, located in one of Dubai’s most prestigious areas — just moments from the…
ResaleGOLDEN BRIDGE "Fairway Residence"
Fairway Residence is a premium residential complex from the Golden Bridge agency, the developer is Prescott Development. The building…
Off-planDAMAC "Aykon City Tower B"
Aykon City Tower B is a project by DAMAC Properties, located in the Business Bay district on Sheikh Zayed Road. The project includes two…
ResaleEXPO CITY "Sidr Residences"
Sidr Residences is an innovative project by Expo City, located in the neighbourhood of the same name. The complex consists of three towers,…
ResaleDAMAC "Violet 4"
Violet 4 is an exquisite townhouse project in the prestigious DAMAC Hills 2 community from developer DAMAC Properties. The project is…
ResaleEMAAR "Greenridge"
Greenridge is an amazing collection of three and four bedroom townhouses located in the picturesque community of Emaar South. The complex…
ResaleEMAAR "Park Ridge"
Park Ridge is a gated residential community in Dubai Hills Estate, Dubai. These are towers with a height of 10-22 floors from a well-known…
Off-planBINGHATTI "Binghatti Skyrise"
Binghatti Skyrise is a project by Binghatti, located in Business Bay. The complex comprises three towers, each featuring four basement…
Off-planKASCO DEVELOPMENTS "VAL by KASCO"
VAL by KASCO is a luxury residential development developed by KASCO Developments and located in the cultural district of Al Jaddaf, Dubai.…
Off-planPEACE HOMES "Peace Lagoons 2"
Peace Lagoons 2 is a residential development by Peace Homes Development, located in the vibrant community of Dubailand. The building…
Off-planOCTA PROPERTIES "Flora Isle"
Flora Isle is a luxury residential complex by OCTA Properties, located on the stunning Dubai Islands (Island A). The project is developed…
ResaleACUBE "Vega"
Vega is a residential complex from the developer Acube Development, located in the lively area of Dubai Sports City, Dubai. Vega's…
ResaleOCTA PROPERTIES "Al Serh Residences 11"
Al Serh Residences 11 is a modern mid-rise building, which is offered on the market by OCTA Properties. The residential complex is located…
Off-planSOBHA "Sobha Solis Tower D"
Sobha Solis Tower D is the fourth tower of a premium residential complex by Sobha, located in the Dubai Motor City community. The building…
Off-planTRUE FUTURE REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT "High Best"
High Best is a luxury residential development by True Future Real Estate Development, located in MBR City, District 11, Dubai. The project…
Off-planSOBHA "Seahaven Tower B"
Seahaven Tower B is the second tower in the prestigious project by Sobha Realty. The architectural design of the building includes a ground…
Off-planBINGHATTI "Binghatti Aquarise"
Binghatti Aquarise is a residential complex by Binghatti in Business Bay. The tower features three basement levels, a ground level, a…
ResaleIMTIAZ "Westwood Grande 2"
Westwood Grande 2 is a modern 19–storey apartment complex located in the dynamically developing Jumeirah Village Circle area. The building…
What is the starting price in Dubai?
Prices start from AED 470,000, ranging up to AED 60,808,800 across 50 projects.
What is the average price per sqft in Dubai?
The average price is AED 3,010 per sqft, computed across listed projects with published areas.
What are service charges in Dubai?
Annual service charges range from AED 3 to AED 37 per sqft.
Frequently asked questions
What are urgent-sale listings in Dubai?
Distressed listings are motivated-seller sales where the owner needs to sell quickly. There are 50 in Dubai, priced from AED 470,000 to AED 60,808,800.
How many urgent-sale listings are there in Dubai?
There are currently 50 urgent-sale projects in Dubai.
Are urgent-sale listing prices negotiable in Dubai?
Listed prices reflect current asking levels; final terms are agreed directly with the seller.