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C-16, Al Warsan First
Highlights
C-16 at a glance
About C-16
C-16 is a mixed-use building in Al Warsan First, Dubai, developed by Nakheel. It holds about 81 units: studios, 1-bedroom apartments, commercial units.
The building was completed in 2012 and has been in use for about 14 years. 3 units changed hands in the last 12 months, registered with the Dubai Land Department. Recent sales went through at a median of AED 599 per sq ft.
C-16 is one of 319 buildings in Al Warsan First: 289 are complete and 13 are still being built.
In a nutshell
- A mixed-use ready building
- Located in Al Warsan First, Dubai
- Developed by Nakheel
- Completed in Q1 2012
- Unit types: Studio, 1 Bed, Commercial
- Sizes from 120 to 1,040 sq ft
- Service charge from AED 7.5 per sq ft
- Centrepoint metro station 7.4 km away
- Status
- Ready
- Developer
- Nakheel
- Location
- Al Warsan First, Dubai
- Completed
- Q1 2012
- Unit types
- Studio, 1 Bed, Commercial
- Prices from
- AED 305.0K
- Median price per sq ft
- AED 599
- Median gross yield
- 10.4%
- Service charge
- AED 7.74 per sq ft (2018)
- Nearest metro
- Dragon Mart, 1.5 km
Building details
Inside C-16
Properties in C-16
Studios in C-16
There are about 33 of these in C-16, from 430 to 480 sq ft. They have recently sold for a median of AED 370.0K, or AED 760 per sq ft. Owners who resold made a median 17% over what they paid.
1-bedroom apartments in C-16
There are about 27 of these in C-16, from 670 to 720 sq ft. They have recently sold for a median of AED 480.0K, or AED 670 per sq ft. Owners who resold made a median 17% over what they paid.
Commercial units in C-16
There are about 21 of these in C-16, from 120 to 1,040 sq ft. They have recently sold for a median of AED 550.0K, or AED 810 per sq ft.
| Unit type | Units | Size | Median price | Median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 33 | 430 sqft39.9 sqmt – 480 sqft44.6 sqmt | AED 370K | AED 32K |
| 1 Bed | 27 | 670 sqft62.2 sqmt – 720 sqft66.9 sqmt | AED 480K | AED 42K |
| Commercial | 21 | 120 sqft11.1 sqmt – 1,040 sqft96.6 sqmt | AED 550K | – |
Sale trends in C-16
Median sale price
AED 350K
Median per sq ft
AED 599
Median gross yield
10.4%
Price ranges from the most recent registered sales, by unit type:
- 1-bedroom apartments: AED 330.0K to AED 480.0K (667 to 721 sq ft), across 10 sales
- Studios: AED 190.0K to AED 370.0K (484 sq ft), across 10 sales
Rental trends in C-16
1-bedroom homes in C-16 were let for AED 41.0K to AED 43.0K a year across 3 recent contracts, with a median of AED 42.0K.
Yearly rents from recent registered contracts, by unit type:
- 1-bedroom apartments: AED 41.0K to AED 43.0K a year (667 to 721 sq ft), across 3 contracts
- Studios: AED 31.0K to AED 33.0K a year (484 sq ft), across 2 contracts
Recent transactions in C-16
| LocationStatus and unit | PricePer sqftPer sqmt | SpecsSize and bedrooms | DateSold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| C-16, China Cluster, International CityReadyApartment | AED 370,000AED 764 /sqftAED 8,224 /sqmt | 484 sqft45 sqmtStudio | Owner |
| C-16, China Cluster, International CityReadyApartment | AED 480,000AED 666 /sqftAED 7,169 /sqmt | 721 sqft67 sqmt1 Bed | Owner |
| C-16, China Cluster, International CityReadyApartment | AED 350,000AED 723 /sqftAED 7,782 /sqmt | 484 sqft45 sqmtStudio | Owner |
| C-16, China Cluster, International CityReadyApartment | AED 450,000AED 624 /sqftAED 6,717 /sqmt | 721 sqft67 sqmt1 Bed | Owner |
| C-16, China Cluster, International CityReadyApartment | AED 320,000AED 661 /sqftAED 7,115 /sqmt | 484 sqft45 sqmtStudio | Owner |
| C-16, China Cluster, International CityReadyApartment | AED 310,000AED 640 /sqftAED 6,889 /sqmt | 484 sqft45 sqmtStudio | Owner |
| C-16, China Cluster, International CityReadyApartment | AED 410,000AED 615 /sqftAED 6,620 /sqmt | 667 sqft62 sqmt1 Bed | Owner |
| C-16, China Cluster, International CityReadyApartment | AED 410,000AED 569 /sqftAED 6,125 /sqmt | 721 sqft67 sqmt1 Bed | Owner |
| C-16, China Cluster, International CityReadyApartment | AED 310,000AED 640 /sqftAED 6,889 /sqmt | 484 sqft45 sqmtStudio | Owner |
| C-16, China Cluster, International CityReadyApartment | AED 350,000AED 485 /sqftAED 5,220 /sqmt | 721 sqft67 sqmt1 Bed | Owner |
| C-16, China Cluster, International CityReadyApartment | AED 350,000AED 723 /sqftAED 7,782 /sqmt | 484 sqft45 sqmtStudio | Owner |
| C-16, China Cluster, International CityReadyApartment | AED 375,000AED 520 /sqftAED 5,597 /sqmt | 721 sqft67 sqmt1 Bed | Owner |
| C-16, China Cluster, International CityReadyApartment | AED 380,000AED 527 /sqftAED 5,673 /sqmt | 721 sqft67 sqmt1 Bed | Owner |
| C-16, China Cluster, International CityReadyApartment | AED 290,000AED 599 /sqftAED 6,448 /sqmt | 484 sqft45 sqmtStudio | Owner |
| C-16, China Cluster, International CityReadyApartment | AED 290,000AED 599 /sqftAED 6,448 /sqmt | 484 sqft45 sqmtStudio | Owner |
| C-16, China Cluster, International CityReadyApartment | AED 250,000AED 517 /sqftAED 5,565 /sqmt | 484 sqft45 sqmtStudio | Owner |
| C-16, China Cluster, International CityReadyApartment | AED 365,000AED 506 /sqftAED 5,447 /sqmt | 721 sqft67 sqmt1 Bed | Owner |
| C-16, China Cluster, International CityReadyApartment | AED 350,000AED 485 /sqftAED 5,220 /sqmt | 721 sqft67 sqmt1 Bed | Owner |
| C-16, China Cluster, International CityReadyApartment | AED 190,000AED 393 /sqftAED 4,230 /sqmt | 484 sqft45 sqmtStudio | Owner |
| C-16, China Cluster, International CityReadyApartment | AED 330,000AED 458 /sqftAED 4,930 /sqmt | 721 sqft67 sqmt1 Bed | Owner |
C-16, China Cluster
International City
AED 370K
AED 764 /sqftAED 8,224 /sqmt
ReadyApartment484 sqft45 sqmtStudioOwner11 May 2026C-16, China Cluster
International City
AED 480K
AED 666 /sqftAED 7,169 /sqmt
ReadyApartment721 sqft67 sqmt1 BedOwner23 Apr 2026C-16, China Cluster
International City
AED 350K
AED 723 /sqftAED 7,782 /sqmt
ReadyApartment484 sqft45 sqmtStudioOwner24 Sept 2025C-16, China Cluster
International City
AED 450K
AED 624 /sqftAED 6,717 /sqmt
ReadyApartment721 sqft67 sqmt1 BedOwner18 Aug 2025C-16, China Cluster
International City
AED 320K
AED 661 /sqftAED 7,115 /sqmt
ReadyApartment484 sqft45 sqmtStudioOwner30 May 2025C-16, China Cluster
International City
AED 310K
AED 640 /sqftAED 6,889 /sqmt
ReadyApartment484 sqft45 sqmtStudioOwner20 Feb 2025C-16, China Cluster
International City
AED 410K
AED 615 /sqftAED 6,620 /sqmt
ReadyApartment667 sqft62 sqmt1 BedOwner20 Feb 2025C-16, China Cluster
International City
AED 410K
AED 569 /sqftAED 6,125 /sqmt
ReadyApartment721 sqft67 sqmt1 BedOwner20 Feb 2025C-16, China Cluster
International City
AED 310K
AED 640 /sqftAED 6,889 /sqmt
ReadyApartment484 sqft45 sqmtStudioOwner20 Feb 2025C-16, China Cluster
International City
AED 350K
AED 485 /sqftAED 5,220 /sqmt
ReadyApartment721 sqft67 sqmt1 BedOwner20 Nov 2024C-16, China Cluster
International City
AED 350K
AED 723 /sqftAED 7,782 /sqmt
ReadyApartment484 sqft45 sqmtStudioOwner7 May 2024C-16, China Cluster
International City
AED 375K
AED 520 /sqftAED 5,597 /sqmt
ReadyApartment721 sqft67 sqmt1 BedOwner7 May 2024C-16, China Cluster
International City
AED 380K
AED 527 /sqftAED 5,673 /sqmt
ReadyApartment721 sqft67 sqmt1 BedOwner3 May 2024C-16, China Cluster
International City
AED 290K
AED 599 /sqftAED 6,448 /sqmt
ReadyApartment484 sqft45 sqmtStudioOwner11 Sept 2023C-16, China Cluster
International City
AED 290K
AED 599 /sqftAED 6,448 /sqmt
ReadyApartment484 sqft45 sqmtStudioOwner8 Sept 2023C-16, China Cluster
International City
AED 250K
AED 517 /sqftAED 5,565 /sqmt
ReadyApartment484 sqft45 sqmtStudioOwner19 Dec 2022C-16, China Cluster
International City
AED 365K
AED 506 /sqftAED 5,447 /sqmt
ReadyApartment721 sqft67 sqmt1 BedOwner17 Nov 2022C-16, China Cluster
International City
AED 350K
AED 485 /sqftAED 5,220 /sqmt
ReadyApartment721 sqft67 sqmt1 BedOwner16 Aug 2022C-16, China Cluster
International City
AED 190K
AED 393 /sqftAED 4,230 /sqmt
ReadyApartment484 sqft45 sqmtStudioOwner2 Mar 2021C-16, China Cluster
International City
AED 330K
AED 458 /sqftAED 4,930 /sqmt
ReadyApartment721 sqft67 sqmt1 BedOwner10 Feb 2021
| LocationContract and unit | Annual rentAED a year | SpecsSize and bedrooms | Contract dateStart – End |
|---|---|---|---|
| C-16, China Cluster, International CityApartmentRenewal | AED 33,000 | 484 sqft45 sqmtStudio | to |
| C-16, China Cluster, International CityApartmentNew contract | AED 41,000 | 721 sqft67 sqmt1 Bed | to |
| C-16, China Cluster, International CityApartmentNew contract | AED 42,000 | 721 sqft67 sqmt1 Bed | to |
| C-16, China Cluster, International CityApartmentNew contract | AED 31,000 | 484 sqft45 sqmtStudio | to |
| C-16, China Cluster, International CityApartmentRenewal | AED 43,000 | 667 sqft62 sqmt1 Bed | to |
C-16, China Cluster
International City
AED 33K/yr
ApartmentRenewal484 sqft45 sqmtStudiotoC-16, China Cluster
International City
AED 41K/yr
ApartmentNew contract721 sqft67 sqmt1 BedtoC-16, China Cluster
International City
AED 42K/yr
ApartmentNew contract721 sqft67 sqmt1 BedtoC-16, China Cluster
International City
AED 31K/yr
ApartmentNew contract484 sqft45 sqmtStudiotoC-16, China Cluster
International City
AED 43K/yr
ApartmentRenewal667 sqft62 sqmt1 Bedto
Service charges in C-16
The 2018 service charge in C-16 is AED 7.74 per sq ft for homes, AED 7.5 per sq ft for shops. 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 (2018) | AED 7.74 | 670 sqft62.2 sqmt – 720 sqft66.9 sqmt | AED 5,186 – AED 5,573 |
| Retail (2018) | AED 7.5 | 120 sqft11.1 sqmt – 1,040 sqft96.6 sqmt | AED 900 – AED 7,800 |
| Studio Apartment (2018) | AED 7.74 | 430 sqft39.9 sqmt – 480 sqft44.6 sqmt | AED 3,328 – AED 3,715 |
Source: Dubai Land Department service charge index. Rates are reviewed each year.
Nearby amenities
Around C-16
Transportation near C-16
The nearest Dubai Metro station from C-16 is Centrepoint (red line, 7.4 km, about 17 min drive). Stations planned on new lines nearby include Dragon Mart (blue line, 1.5 km, about 5 min drive) and International City 1 (blue line, 1.8 km, about 6 min drive). Most residents will drive or take a taxi to the metro.
- Dragon MartBlue line · 1.5 km · about 5 min drive
- International City 1Blue line · 1.8 km · about 6 min drive
- International City 2Blue line · 2.4 km · about 7 min drive
- Al WarqaBlue line · 2.7 km · about 7 min drive
- Dubai Silicon OasisBlue line · 4.7 km · about 11 min drive
- Auto MarketBlue line · 5.1 km · about 12 min drive
Shopping and groceries near C-16
The closest is Dragon Mart, 1 km from C-16 (about 12 min walk).
- Dragon MartShopping Mall · 1 km · about 12 min walk
- Spinneys / International City, France ClusterSupermarket · 1.3 km · about 5 min drive
- Lulu Express / France Cluster, International CitySupermarket · 1.3 km · about 5 min drive
- Century MallShopping Mall · 5.5 km · about 13 min drive
- Mirdif City CentreShopping Mall · 5.5 km · about 13 min drive
Hospitals and clinics near C-16
The closest is The Osteopathic Health Centre, 6.5 km from C-16 (about 15 min drive).
- The Osteopathic Health CentreHospital · 6.5 km · about 15 min drive
Parks and leisure near C-16
The closest is Mushrif Park, 6.5 km from C-16 (about 15 min drive).
- Mushrif ParkPark · 6.5 km · about 15 min drive
Schools near C-16
The nearest is Newlands School, 2 km away. Ratings are the KHDA's latest inspection grades.
- Newlands SchoolUK · KHDA: Good · 2 km
- Sharjah American International Private School - Dubai BranchAmerican · KHDA: Good · 2.3 km
- International Academic SchoolAmerican · KHDA: Not inspected due to COVID 19 · 2.3 km
- Primus Private School L.L.CIndian · KHDA: Good · 2.4 km
- Ignite School L.L.CAmerican · KHDA: Acceptable · 2.7 km
- International School of Arts & Sciences L.L.CAmerican · KHDA: Good · 2.8 km
Other buildings in Al Warsan First
Al Warsan First has 319 buildings. A few others to compare C-16 with:
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Things to consider about C-16
In its favour
- Owners who resold have made money: a median gain of up to 17%.
- A median gross yield of 10.4% on recent sales.
- Ready to move into or let, with no construction risk.
- Several schools within 3 km.
Worth checking
- Few sales each year, so a resale can take longer and prices move on a handful of deals.
- Completed 14 years ago: ask about maintenance and any planned refurbishment.
- The nearest running metro station is 7.4 km away, so a car helps.
FAQs
C-16: questions answered
Buying, selling or renting in C-16?
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