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Al Thanyah Third · Emaar
Off-plan building · Emaar
Al Dhafrah-3, Al Thanyah Third
Highlights
Al Dhafrah-3 at a glance
About Al Dhafrah-3
Al Dhafrah-3 is a residential building in Al Thanyah Third, Dubai, developed by Emaar. It holds about 118 units: studios, 1-bedroom apartments, 2-bedroom apartments.
13 units changed hands in the last 12 months, registered with the Dubai Land Department. Recent sales went through at a median of AED 1,783 per sq ft.
Al Dhafrah-3 is one of 86 buildings in Al Thanyah Third: 20 are complete and 1 are still being built.
In a nutshell
- A residential off-plan building
- Located in Al Thanyah Third, Dubai
- Developed by Emaar
- Unit types: Studio, 1 Bed, 2 Beds
- Sizes from 430 to 2,440 sq ft
- Service charge from AED 16.89 per sq ft
- Dubai Internet City metro station 1.1 km away
- Status
- Off-plan
- Developer
- Emaar
- Location
- Al Thanyah Third, Dubai
- Unit types
- Studio, 1 Bed, 2 Beds
- Prices from
- AED 298.0K
- Median price per sq ft
- AED 1,783
- Median gross yield
- 5.6%
- Service charge
- AED 16.89 per sq ft (2026)
- Nearest metro
- Dubai Internet City, 1.1 km
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Building details
Inside Al Dhafrah-3
Properties in Al Dhafrah-3
Studios in Al Dhafrah-3
There are about 20 of these in Al Dhafrah-3, from 430 to 500 sq ft. They have recently sold for a median of AED 700.0K, or AED 1,620 per sq ft.
1-bedroom apartments in Al Dhafrah-3
There are about 65 of these in Al Dhafrah-3, from 750 to 1,090 sq ft. They have recently sold for a median of AED 1.3M, or AED 1,660 per sq ft.
2-bedroom apartments in Al Dhafrah-3
There are about 33 of these in Al Dhafrah-3, from 1,090 to 2,440 sq ft. They have recently sold for a median of AED 2.3M, or AED 1,930 per sq ft. Owners who resold made a median 14% over what they paid.
| Unit type | Units | Size | Median price | Median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 20 | 430 sqft39.9 sqmt – 500 sqft46.5 sqmt | AED 700K | AED 56.5K |
| 1 Bed | 65 | 750 sqft69.7 sqmt – 1,090 sqft101.3 sqmt | AED 1.3M | AED 72K |
| 2 Beds | 33 | 1,090 sqft101.3 sqmt – 2,440 sqft226.7 sqmt | AED 2.3M | – |
Sale trends in Al Dhafrah-3
Median sale price
AED 1.6M
Median per sq ft
AED 1,783
Median gross yield
5.6%
Price ranges from the most recent registered sales, by unit type:
- 1-bedroom apartments: AED 1.1M to AED 1.6M (755 to 816 sq ft), across 10 sales
- 2-bedroom apartments: AED 1.8M to AED 2.6M (1,093 to 1,313 sq ft), across 9 sales
- Studios: one sale at AED 700.0K (432 sq ft)
Rental trends in Al Dhafrah-3
1-bedroom homes in Al Dhafrah-3 were let for AED 70.1K to AED 95.0K a year across 3 recent contracts, with a median of AED 72.0K.
Yearly rents from recent registered contracts, by unit type:
- 1-bedroom apartments: AED 70.1K to AED 95.0K a year (755 to 1,042 sq ft), across 3 contracts
- Studios: AED 53.0K to AED 60.0K a year (438 to 490 sq ft), across 2 contracts
Recent transactions in Al Dhafrah-3
| LocationStatus and unit | PricePer sqftPer sqmt | SpecsSize and bedrooms | DateSold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Dhafrah 3, GreensReadyApartment | AED 1,194,928AED 1,464 /sqftAED 15,758 /sqmt | 816 sqft75.8 sqmt1 Bed | Owner |
| Al Dhafrah 3, GreensReadyApartment | AED 2,100,000AED 1,850 /sqftAED 19,913 /sqmt | 1,135 sqft105.4 sqmt2 Beds | Owner |
| Al Dhafrah 3, GreensReadyApartment | AED 1,100,000AED 1,457 /sqftAED 15,683 /sqmt | 755 sqft70.1 sqmt1 Bed | Owner |
| Al Dhafrah 3, GreensReadyApartment | AED 1,520,000AED 2,005 /sqftAED 21,582 /sqmt | 758 sqft70.4 sqmt1 Bed | Owner |
| Al Dhafrah 3, GreensReadyApartment | AED 2,500,000AED 1,944 /sqftAED 20,925 /sqmt | 1,286 sqft119.5 sqmt2 Beds | Owner |
| Al Dhafrah 3, GreensReadyApartment | AED 2,440,000AED 2,154 /sqftAED 23,185 /sqmt | 1,133 sqft105.3 sqmt2 Beds | Owner |
| Al Dhafrah 3, GreensReadyApartment | AED 2,100,000AED 1,921 /sqftAED 20,677 /sqmt | 1,093 sqft101.5 sqmt2 Beds | Owner |
| Al Dhafrah 3, GreensReadyApartment | AED 1,300,000AED 1,715 /sqftAED 18,460 /sqmt | 758 sqft70.4 sqmt1 Bed | Owner |
| Al Dhafrah 3, GreensReadyApartment | AED 2,200,000AED 1,676 /sqftAED 18,040 /sqmt | 1,313 sqft122 sqmt2 Beds | Owner |
| Al Dhafrah 3, GreensReadyApartment | AED 1,310,000AED 1,605 /sqftAED 17,276 /sqmt | 816 sqft75.8 sqmt1 Bed | Owner |
| Al Dhafrah 3, GreensReadyApartment | AED 1,300,000AED 1,715 /sqftAED 18,460 /sqmt | 758 sqft70.4 sqmt1 Bed | Owner |
| Al Dhafrah 3, GreensReadyApartment | AED 2,550,000AED 1,942 /sqftAED 20,904 /sqmt | 1,313 sqft122 sqmt2 Beds | Owner |
| Al Dhafrah 3, GreensReadyApartment | AED 700,000AED 1,620 /sqftAED 17,438 /sqmt | 432 sqft40.1 sqmtStudio | Owner |
| Al Dhafrah 3, GreensReadyApartment | AED 1,620,000AED 2,118 /sqftAED 22,798 /sqmt | 765 sqft71.1 sqmt1 Bed | Owner |
| Al Dhafrah 3, GreensReadyApartment | AED 1,210,000AED 1,576 /sqftAED 16,964 /sqmt | 768 sqft71.3 sqmt1 Bed | Owner |
| Al Dhafrah 3, GreensReadyApartment | AED 1,570,000AED 2,071 /sqftAED 22,292 /sqmt | 758 sqft70.4 sqmt1 Bed | Owner |
| Al Dhafrah 3, GreensReadyApartment | AED 1,820,000AED 1,606 /sqftAED 17,287 /sqmt | 1,133 sqft105.3 sqmt2 Beds | Owner |
| Al Dhafrah 3, GreensReadyApartment | AED 1,560,000AED 2,066 /sqftAED 22,238 /sqmt | 755 sqft70.1 sqmt1 Bed | Owner |
| Al Dhafrah 3, GreensReadyApartment | AED 2,270,000AED 2,000 /sqftAED 21,528 /sqmt | 1,135 sqft105.4 sqmt2 Beds | Owner |
| Al Dhafrah 3, GreensReadyApartment | AED 2,140,000AED 1,630 /sqftAED 17,545 /sqmt | 1,313 sqft122 sqmt2 Beds | Owner |
Al Dhafrah 3
Greens
AED 1.2M
AED 1,464 /sqftAED 15,758 /sqmt
ReadyApartment816 sqft75.8 sqmt1 BedOwner23 Sept 2026Al Dhafrah 3
Greens
AED 2.1M
AED 1,850 /sqftAED 19,913 /sqmt
ReadyApartment1,135 sqft105.4 sqmt2 BedsOwner30 Jul 2026Al Dhafrah 3
Greens
AED 1.1M
AED 1,457 /sqftAED 15,683 /sqmt
ReadyApartment755 sqft70.1 sqmt1 BedOwner24 Jun 2026Al Dhafrah 3
Greens
AED 1.5M
AED 2,005 /sqftAED 21,582 /sqmt
ReadyApartment758 sqft70.4 sqmt1 BedOwner8 Jun 2026Al Dhafrah 3
Greens
AED 2.5M
AED 1,944 /sqftAED 20,925 /sqmt
ReadyApartment1,286 sqft119.5 sqmt2 BedsOwner16 Apr 2026Al Dhafrah 3
Greens
AED 2.4M
AED 2,154 /sqftAED 23,185 /sqmt
ReadyApartment1,133 sqft105.3 sqmt2 BedsOwner24 Feb 2026Al Dhafrah 3
Greens
AED 2.1M
AED 1,921 /sqftAED 20,677 /sqmt
ReadyApartment1,093 sqft101.5 sqmt2 BedsOwner16 Feb 2026Al Dhafrah 3
Greens
AED 1.3M
AED 1,715 /sqftAED 18,460 /sqmt
ReadyApartment758 sqft70.4 sqmt1 BedOwner6 Feb 2026Al Dhafrah 3
Greens
AED 2.2M
AED 1,676 /sqftAED 18,040 /sqmt
ReadyApartment1,313 sqft122 sqmt2 BedsOwner28 Jan 2026Al Dhafrah 3
Greens
AED 1.3M
AED 1,605 /sqftAED 17,276 /sqmt
ReadyApartment816 sqft75.8 sqmt1 BedOwner14 Jan 2026Al Dhafrah 3
Greens
AED 1.3M
AED 1,715 /sqftAED 18,460 /sqmt
ReadyApartment758 sqft70.4 sqmt1 BedOwner7 Jan 2026Al Dhafrah 3
Greens
AED 2.6M
AED 1,942 /sqftAED 20,904 /sqmt
ReadyApartment1,313 sqft122 sqmt2 BedsOwner6 Jan 2026Al Dhafrah 3
Greens
AED 700K
AED 1,620 /sqftAED 17,438 /sqmt
ReadyApartment432 sqft40.1 sqmtStudioOwner29 Dec 2025Al Dhafrah 3
Greens
AED 1.6M
AED 2,118 /sqftAED 22,798 /sqmt
ReadyApartment765 sqft71.1 sqmt1 BedOwner31 Oct 2025Al Dhafrah 3
Greens
AED 1.2M
AED 1,576 /sqftAED 16,964 /sqmt
ReadyApartment768 sqft71.3 sqmt1 BedOwner8 Oct 2025Al Dhafrah 3
Greens
AED 1.6M
AED 2,071 /sqftAED 22,292 /sqmt
ReadyApartment758 sqft70.4 sqmt1 BedOwner8 Sept 2025Al Dhafrah 3
Greens
AED 1.8M
AED 1,606 /sqftAED 17,287 /sqmt
ReadyApartment1,133 sqft105.3 sqmt2 BedsOwner29 Aug 2025Al Dhafrah 3
Greens
AED 1.6M
AED 2,066 /sqftAED 22,238 /sqmt
ReadyApartment755 sqft70.1 sqmt1 BedOwner22 Aug 2025Al Dhafrah 3
Greens
AED 2.3M
AED 2,000 /sqftAED 21,528 /sqmt
ReadyApartment1,135 sqft105.4 sqmt2 BedsOwner18 Aug 2025Al Dhafrah 3
Greens
AED 2.1M
AED 1,630 /sqftAED 17,545 /sqmt
ReadyApartment1,313 sqft122 sqmt2 BedsOwner15 Aug 2025
| LocationContract and unit | Annual rentAED a year | SpecsSize and bedrooms | Contract dateStart – End |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Dhafrah 3, GreensApartmentNew contract | AED 72,000 | 755 sqft70.1 sqmt1 Bed | to |
| Al Dhafrah 3, GreensApartmentRenewal | AED 70,136 | 755 sqft70.1 sqmt1 Bed | to |
| Al Dhafrah 3, GreensApartmentNew contract | AED 53,000 | 490 sqft45.5 sqmtStudio | to |
| Al Dhafrah 3, GreensApartmentNew contract | AED 60,000 | 438 sqft40.7 sqmtStudio | to |
| Al Dhafrah 3, GreensApartmentRenewal | AED 95,000 | 1,042 sqft96.8 sqmt1 Bed | to |
Al Dhafrah 3
Greens
AED 72K/yr
ApartmentNew contract755 sqft70.1 sqmt1 BedtoAl Dhafrah 3
Greens
AED 70.1K/yr
ApartmentRenewal755 sqft70.1 sqmt1 BedtoAl Dhafrah 3
Greens
AED 53K/yr
ApartmentNew contract490 sqft45.5 sqmtStudiotoAl Dhafrah 3
Greens
AED 60K/yr
ApartmentNew contract438 sqft40.7 sqmtStudiotoAl Dhafrah 3
Greens
AED 95K/yr
ApartmentRenewal1,042 sqft96.8 sqmt1 Bedto
Every sale in Al Dhafrah-3Every rent contract in Al Dhafrah-3
Service charges in Al Dhafrah-3
The 2026 service charge in Al Dhafrah-3 is AED 16.89 per sq ft for homes. It is paid yearly by the owner, covers upkeep, security and shared areas, and is set by the building’s owners association and registered with the Dubai Land Department.
| Unit type | Rate per sq ft | Size | Yearly charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed Apartment (2026) | AED 16.89 | 750 sqft69.7 sqmt – 1,090 sqft101.3 sqmt | AED 12,668 – AED 18,410 |
| 2 Beds Apartment (2026) | AED 16.89 | 1,090 sqft101.3 sqmt – 2,440 sqft226.7 sqmt | AED 18,410 – AED 41,212 |
| Studio Apartment (2026) | AED 16.89 | 430 sqft39.9 sqmt – 500 sqft46.5 sqmt | AED 7,263 – AED 8,445 |
Source: Dubai Land Department service charge index. Rates are reviewed each year.
Nearby amenities
Around Al Dhafrah-3
Transportation near Al Dhafrah-3
The nearest Dubai Metro station from Al Dhafrah-3 is Dubai Internet City (red line, 1.1 km, about 13 min walk), then Nakheel (red line, 1.5 km, about 5 min drive). Stations planned on new lines nearby include Knowledge Village (orange line, 1.8 km, about 6 min drive) and Palm Jumeirah (orange line, 1.9 km, about 6 min drive).
- Dubai Internet CityRed line · 1.1 km · about 13 min walk
- NakheelRed line · 1.5 km · about 5 min drive
- Knowledge VillageOrange line · 1.8 km · about 6 min drive
- Palm JumeirahOrange line · 1.9 km · about 6 min drive
- Al SufuohOrange line · 2 km · about 6 min drive
- Media CityOrange line · 2.1 km · about 6 min drive
Shopping and groceries near Al Dhafrah-3
The closest is Spinneys / Emaar Towers, Dubai Marina, 2.5 km from Al Dhafrah-3 (about 7 min drive).
- Spinneys / Emaar Towers, Dubai MarinaSupermarket · 2.5 km · about 7 min drive
- Marina WalkShopping Mall · 2.6 km · about 7 min drive
- Limited retail along Shoreline ApartmentsShopping Mall · 3.4 km · about 9 min drive
- Dubai Marina MallShopping Mall · 3.7 km · about 9 min drive
- Wafi MallShopping Mall · 3.7 km · about 9 min drive
Restaurants and hotels near Al Dhafrah-3
The closest is Grand Belle Vue Hotel Apartment Dubai, 0.5 km from Al Dhafrah-3 (about 6 min walk).
- Grand Belle Vue Hotel Apartment DubaiHotel · 0.5 km · about 6 min walk
- Gulf Oasis Hotel ApartmentsHotel · 0.6 km · about 7 min walk
- Auris Metro Central Hotel ApartmentsHotel · 0.9 km · about 11 min walk
- Grand Midwest Tower Hotel ApartmentsHotel · 1.1 km · about 13 min walk
- Grand Midwest Tower Sheikh Zayed Road Media CityHotel · 1.1 km · about 13 min walk
Hospitals and clinics near Al Dhafrah-3
The closest is Saudi German Hospital, 1.3 km from Al Dhafrah-3 (about 5 min drive).
- Saudi German HospitalHospital · 1.3 km · about 5 min drive
- Mediclinic - Al SufouhHospital · 1.5 km · about 5 min drive
- Dr Marc Mueller VIP ClinicHospital · 3 km · about 8 min drive
- Cosmesurge & Emirates HospitalHospital · 3.2 km · about 8 min drive
- Armada Medical CentreHospital · 3.3 km · about 9 min drive
Parks and leisure near Al Dhafrah-3
The closest is JBR Beach, 4.2 km from Al Dhafrah-3 (about 10 min drive).
- JBR BeachPark · 4.2 km · about 10 min drive
Schools near Al Dhafrah-3
The nearest is Regent International Private School L.L.C, 0.5 km away. Ratings are the KHDA's latest inspection grades.
- Regent International Private School L.L.CUK · KHDA: Very good · 0.5 km
- American School DubaiAmerican · KHDA: Good · 1.3 km
- Icademy Middle East Fz.LlcAmerican · KHDA: Not inspected yet · 1.6 km
- GEMS Dubai American Academy - Dubai BranchAmerican - International Baccalaureate · KHDA: Outstanding · 1.6 km
- The International School of ChoueifatSABIS (UK/US) · KHDA: Acceptable · 1.7 km
- Dubai International Academy L.L.CInternational Baccalaureate - International Baccalaureate (1 · KHDA: Outstanding · 1.7 km
Other buildings in Al Thanyah Third
Al Thanyah Third has 86 buildings. A few others to compare Al Dhafrah-3 with:
Things to consider about Al Dhafrah-3
In its favour
- Owners who resold have made money: a median gain of up to 14%.
- Several schools within 3 km.
Worth checking
- Still being built: the handover date can move, and the price is paid in stages before you get the keys.
Specialists
Brokers who know Al Dhafrah-3
These brokers handle sales and lettings in Al Dhafrah-3 and can tell you what is available now.
Hammad Haroon
Property Advisor
Muhammad Bilal
Property Advisor
Osama Mohammed Ahmad Abed
Property Advisor
Mishel Wehbe
Associate Director
Jack Kennedy
Commercial Expert
Hadeel Mousa
Commercial Expert
FAQs
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