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First Central, Al Thanyah First
Highlights
First Central at a glance
About First Central
First Central is a mixed-use building in Al Thanyah First, Dubai, developed by The First Group. It holds about 542 units: studios, 1-bedroom apartments, commercial units.
23 units changed hands in the last 12 months, registered with the Dubai Land Department. Recent sales went through at a median of AED 2,200 per sq ft.
First Central is one of 20 buildings in Al Thanyah First: 13 are complete and 3 are still being built.
In a nutshell
- A mixed-use off-plan building
- Located in Al Thanyah First, Dubai
- Developed by The First Group
- Unit types: Studio, 1 Bed, Commercial
- Sizes from 320 to 1,950 sq ft
- Service charge from AED 26.64 per sq ft
- Dubai Internet City metro station 0.5 km away
- Status
- Off-plan
- Developer
- The First Group
- Location
- Al Thanyah First, Dubai
- Unit types
- Studio, 1 Bed, Commercial
- Prices from
- AED 400.0K
- Median price per sq ft
- AED 2,200
- Service charge
- AED 26.64 per sq ft (2026)
- Nearest metro
- Dubai Internet City, 0.5 km
Photos of First Central
Building details
Inside First Central
Properties in First Central
Studios in First Central
There are about 308 of these in First Central, from 320 to 410 sq ft. They have recently sold for a median of AED 825.0K, or AED 2,300 per sq ft.
1-bedroom apartments in First Central
There are about 232 of these in First Central, from 440 to 650 sq ft. They have recently sold for a median of AED 1.0M, or AED 2,020 per sq ft. Owners who resold made a median 34% over what they paid.
Commercial units in First Central
There are about 2 of these in First Central, from 1,780 to 1,950 sq ft. None has sold recently enough to quote a price.
| Unit type | Units | Size | Median price | Median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 308 | 320 sqft29.7 sqmt – 410 sqft38.1 sqmt | AED 825K | – |
| 1 Bed | 232 | 440 sqft40.9 sqmt – 650 sqft60.4 sqmt | AED 1M | – |
| Commercial | 2 | 1,780 sqft165.4 sqmt – 1,950 sqft181.2 sqmt | No recent sales | – |
Sale trends in First Central
Median sale price
AED 941.7K
Median per sq ft
AED 2,200
Price ranges from the most recent registered sales, by unit type:
- 1-bedroom apartments: AED 933.4K to AED 1.3M (464 to 572 sq ft), across 10 sales
- Studios: AED 621.2K to AED 1.0M (326 to 367 sq ft), across 10 sales
Recent transactions in First Central
| LocationStatus and unit | PricePer sqftPer sqmt | SpecsSize and bedrooms | DateSold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Central, Al Thanyah FirstReadyApartment | AED 1,046,695AED 2,222 /sqftAED 23,917 /sqmt | 471 sqft43.8 sqmt1 Bed | Owner |
| First Central, Al Thanyah FirstReadyApartment | AED 950,000AED 1,727 /sqftAED 18,589 /sqmt | 550 sqft51.1 sqmt1 Bed | Owner |
| First Central, Al Thanyah FirstReadyApartment | AED 1,039,800AED 1,891 /sqftAED 20,355 /sqmt | 550 sqft51.1 sqmt1 Bed | Owner |
| First Central, Al Thanyah FirstReadyApartment | AED 970,000AED 2,091 /sqftAED 22,507 /sqmt | 464 sqft43.1 sqmt1 Bed | Owner |
| First Central, Al Thanyah FirstReadyApartment | AED 1,262,032AED 2,274 /sqftAED 24,477 /sqmt | 555 sqft51.6 sqmt1 Bed | Owner |
| First Central, Al Thanyah FirstReadyApartment | AED 1,272,918AED 2,306 /sqftAED 24,822 /sqmt | 552 sqft51.3 sqmt1 Bed | Owner |
| First Central, Al Thanyah FirstReadyApartment | AED 1,157,640AED 2,024 /sqftAED 21,786 /sqmt | 572 sqft53.1 sqmt1 Bed | Owner |
| First Central, Al Thanyah FirstReadyApartment | AED 1,189,176AED 2,477 /sqftAED 26,662 /sqmt | 480 sqft44.6 sqmt1 Bed | Owner |
| First Central, Al Thanyah FirstReadyApartment | AED 865,942AED 2,532 /sqftAED 27,254 /sqmt | 342 sqft31.8 sqmtStudio | Owner |
| First Central, Al Thanyah FirstReadyApartment | AED 865,942AED 2,532 /sqftAED 27,254 /sqmt | 342 sqft31.8 sqmtStudio | Owner |
| First Central, Al Thanyah FirstReadyApartment | AED 950,000AED 1,727 /sqftAED 18,589 /sqmt | 550 sqft51.1 sqmt1 Bed | Owner |
| First Central, Al Thanyah FirstReadyApartment | AED 1,030,000AED 3,012 /sqftAED 32,421 /sqmt | 342 sqft31.8 sqmtStudio | Owner |
| First Central, Al Thanyah FirstReadyApartment | AED 799,000AED 2,232 /sqftAED 24,025 /sqmt | 358 sqft33.3 sqmtStudio | Owner |
| First Central, Al Thanyah FirstReadyApartment | AED 799,000AED 2,177 /sqftAED 23,433 /sqmt | 367 sqft34.1 sqmtStudio | Owner |
| First Central, Al Thanyah FirstReadyApartment | AED 729,835AED 2,039 /sqftAED 21,948 /sqmt | 358 sqft33.3 sqmtStudio | Owner |
| First Central, Al Thanyah FirstReadyApartment | AED 621,153AED 1,905 /sqftAED 20,505 /sqmt | 326 sqft30.3 sqmtStudio | Owner |
| First Central, Al Thanyah FirstReadyApartment | AED 665,240AED 2,034 /sqftAED 21,894 /sqmt | 327 sqft30.4 sqmtStudio | Owner |
| First Central, Al Thanyah FirstReadyApartment | AED 850,000AED 2,450 /sqftAED 26,372 /sqmt | 347 sqft32.2 sqmtStudio | Owner |
| First Central, Al Thanyah FirstReadyApartment | AED 933,350AED 1,658 /sqftAED 17,847 /sqmt | 563 sqft52.3 sqmt1 Bed | Owner |
| First Central, Al Thanyah FirstReadyApartment | AED 856,359AED 2,392 /sqftAED 25,747 /sqmt | 358 sqft33.3 sqmtStudio | Owner |
First Central
Al Thanyah First
AED 1M
AED 2,222 /sqftAED 23,917 /sqmt
ReadyApartment471 sqft43.8 sqmt1 BedOwner9 Oct 2026First Central
Al Thanyah First
AED 950K
AED 1,727 /sqftAED 18,589 /sqmt
ReadyApartment550 sqft51.1 sqmt1 BedOwner14 Sept 2026First Central
Al Thanyah First
AED 1M
AED 1,891 /sqftAED 20,355 /sqmt
ReadyApartment550 sqft51.1 sqmt1 BedOwner12 Sept 2026First Central
Al Thanyah First
AED 970K
AED 2,091 /sqftAED 22,507 /sqmt
ReadyApartment464 sqft43.1 sqmt1 BedOwner13 Aug 2026First Central
Al Thanyah First
AED 1.3M
AED 2,274 /sqftAED 24,477 /sqmt
ReadyApartment555 sqft51.6 sqmt1 BedOwner16 Jul 2026First Central
Al Thanyah First
AED 1.3M
AED 2,306 /sqftAED 24,822 /sqmt
ReadyApartment552 sqft51.3 sqmt1 BedOwner16 Jul 2026First Central
Al Thanyah First
AED 1.2M
AED 2,024 /sqftAED 21,786 /sqmt
ReadyApartment572 sqft53.1 sqmt1 BedOwner17 Jun 2026First Central
Al Thanyah First
AED 1.2M
AED 2,477 /sqftAED 26,662 /sqmt
ReadyApartment480 sqft44.6 sqmt1 BedOwner25 May 2026First Central
Al Thanyah First
AED 865.9K
AED 2,532 /sqftAED 27,254 /sqmt
ReadyApartment342 sqft31.8 sqmtStudioOwner22 Apr 2026First Central
Al Thanyah First
AED 865.9K
AED 2,532 /sqftAED 27,254 /sqmt
ReadyApartment342 sqft31.8 sqmtStudioOwner22 Apr 2026First Central
Al Thanyah First
AED 950K
AED 1,727 /sqftAED 18,589 /sqmt
ReadyApartment550 sqft51.1 sqmt1 BedOwner26 Mar 2026First Central
Al Thanyah First
AED 1M
AED 3,012 /sqftAED 32,421 /sqmt
ReadyApartment342 sqft31.8 sqmtStudioOwner27 Feb 2026First Central
Al Thanyah First
AED 799K
AED 2,232 /sqftAED 24,025 /sqmt
ReadyApartment358 sqft33.3 sqmtStudioOwner26 Feb 2026First Central
Al Thanyah First
AED 799K
AED 2,177 /sqftAED 23,433 /sqmt
ReadyApartment367 sqft34.1 sqmtStudioOwner26 Feb 2026First Central
Al Thanyah First
AED 729.8K
AED 2,039 /sqftAED 21,948 /sqmt
ReadyApartment358 sqft33.3 sqmtStudioOwner12 Feb 2026First Central
Al Thanyah First
AED 621.2K
AED 1,905 /sqftAED 20,505 /sqmt
ReadyApartment326 sqft30.3 sqmtStudioOwner11 Feb 2026First Central
Al Thanyah First
AED 665.2K
AED 2,034 /sqftAED 21,894 /sqmt
ReadyApartment327 sqft30.4 sqmtStudioOwner3 Feb 2026First Central
Al Thanyah First
AED 850K
AED 2,450 /sqftAED 26,372 /sqmt
ReadyApartment347 sqft32.2 sqmtStudioOwner2 Feb 2026First Central
Al Thanyah First
AED 933.4K
AED 1,658 /sqftAED 17,847 /sqmt
ReadyApartment563 sqft52.3 sqmt1 BedOwner2 Feb 2026First Central
Al Thanyah First
AED 856.4K
AED 2,392 /sqftAED 25,747 /sqmt
ReadyApartment358 sqft33.3 sqmtStudioOwner27 Jan 2026
Every sale in First CentralEvery rent contract in First Central
Service charges in First Central
The 2026 service charge in First Central is AED 26.64 per sq ft for mixed. 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 |
|---|---|
| Mixed (2026) | AED 26.64 |
Source: Dubai Land Department service charge index. Rates are reviewed each year.
Nearby amenities
Around First Central
Transportation near First Central
The nearest Dubai Metro station from First Central is Dubai Internet City (red line, 0.5 km, about 6 min walk), then Nakheel (red line, 1.9 km, about 6 min drive). Stations planned on new lines nearby include Knowledge Village (orange line, 1.5 km, about 5 min drive) and Al Sufuoh (orange line, 1.6 km, about 5 min drive).
- Dubai Internet CityRed line · 0.5 km · about 6 min walk
- Knowledge VillageOrange line · 1.5 km · about 5 min drive
- Al SufuohOrange line · 1.6 km · about 5 min drive
- NakheelRed line · 1.9 km · about 6 min drive
- Palm JumeirahOrange line · 1.9 km · about 6 min drive
- Media CityOrange line · 2.3 km · about 7 min drive
Shopping and groceries near First Central
The closest is Spinneys / Emaar Towers, Dubai Marina, 2.8 km from First Central (about 8 min drive).
- Spinneys / Emaar Towers, Dubai MarinaSupermarket · 2.8 km · about 8 min drive
- Marina WalkShopping Mall · 3 km · about 8 min drive
- Limited retail along Shoreline ApartmentsShopping Mall · 3.2 km · about 8 min drive
- Mall of The EmiratesShopping Mall · 3.7 km · about 9 min drive
- Lulu Hypermarket / Al Barsha (Behind Mall of Emirates)Supermarket · 4 km · about 10 min drive
Restaurants and hotels near First Central
The closest is Grand Belle Vue Hotel Apartment Dubai, 0.3 km from First Central (about 4 min walk).
- Grand Belle Vue Hotel Apartment DubaiHotel · 0.3 km · about 4 min walk
- Gulf Oasis Hotel ApartmentsHotel · 0.3 km · about 4 min walk
- Auris Metro Central Hotel ApartmentsHotel · 0.3 km · about 4 min walk
- Media Rotana Barsha - DubaiHotel · 0.5 km · about 6 min walk
- Comfort Inn Hotel ApartmentsHotel · 0.6 km · about 7 min walk
Hospitals and clinics near First Central
The closest is Saudi German Hospital, 1 km from First Central (about 12 min walk).
- Saudi German HospitalHospital · 1 km · about 12 min walk
- Mediclinic - Al SufouhHospital · 1.4 km · about 5 min drive
- Dr Marc Mueller VIP ClinicHospital · 3.4 km · about 9 min drive
- Cosmesurge & Emirates HospitalHospital · 3.5 km · about 9 min drive
- Armada Medical CentreHospital · 3.8 km · about 10 min drive
Parks and leisure near First Central
The closest is JBR Beach, 4.6 km from First Central (about 11 min drive).
- JBR BeachPark · 4.6 km · about 11 min drive
Schools near First Central
The nearest is American School Dubai, 0.9 km away. Ratings are the KHDA's latest inspection grades.
- American School DubaiAmerican · KHDA: Good · 0.9 km
- Regent International Private School L.L.CUK · KHDA: Very good · 1 km
- GEMS Dubai American Academy - Dubai BranchAmerican - International Baccalaureate · KHDA: Outstanding · 1.1 km
- The International School of ChoueifatSABIS (UK/US) · KHDA: Acceptable · 1.1 km
- Icademy Middle East Fz.LlcAmerican · KHDA: Not inspected yet · 1.5 km
- Dubai CollegeUK · KHDA: Outstanding · 1.5 km
Other buildings in Al Thanyah First
Al Thanyah First has 20 buildings. A few others to compare First Central with:
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Things to consider about First Central
In its favour
- Dubai Internet City metro station is within walking distance.
- An active resale market: 23 sales in the last year make it easier to price and to sell.
- Owners who resold have made money: a median gain of up to 34%.
- Several schools within 3 km.
Worth checking
- Service charges of up to AED 26.64 per sq ft are on the higher side for Dubai.
- Still being built: the handover date can move, and the price is paid in stages before you get the keys.
FAQs
First Central: questions answered
Buying, selling or renting in First Central?
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