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Al Thanyah Third · Emaar
Off-plan building · Emaar
Links Canal, Al Thanyah Third
Highlights
Links Canal at a glance
About Links Canal
Links Canal is a mixed-use building in Al Thanyah Third, Dubai, developed by Emaar. It holds about 143 units: studios, 1-bedroom apartments, commercial units.
10 units changed hands in the last 12 months, registered with the Dubai Land Department. Recent sales went through at a median of AED 2,156 per sq ft.
Links Canal is one of 86 buildings in Al Thanyah Third: 20 are complete and 1 are still being built.
In a nutshell
- A mixed-use off-plan building
- Located in Al Thanyah Third, Dubai
- Developed by Emaar
- Unit types: Studio, 1 Bed, Commercial
- Sizes from 180 to 1,700 sq ft
- Service charge from AED 15.91 per sq ft
- Nakheel metro station 1.2 km away
- Status
- Off-plan
- Developer
- Emaar
- Location
- Al Thanyah Third, Dubai
- Unit types
- Studio, 1 Bed, Commercial
- Prices from
- AED 359.0K
- Median price per sq ft
- AED 2,156
- Median gross yield
- 6.3%
- Service charge
- AED 15.91 per sq ft (2026)
- Nearest metro
- Nakheel, 1.2 km
Photos of Links Canal
Building details
Inside Links Canal
Properties in Links Canal
Studios in Links Canal
There are about 80 of these in Links Canal, from 410 to 550 sq ft. They have recently sold for a median of AED 1.1M, or AED 2,460 per sq ft. Owners who resold made a median 10% over what they paid.
1-bedroom apartments in Links Canal
There are about 62 of these in Links Canal, from 810 to 1,700 sq ft. They have recently sold for a median of AED 2.1M, or AED 2,210 per sq ft. Owners who resold made a median 29% over what they paid.
Commercial units in Links Canal
There are about 1 of these in Links Canal, from 180 sq ft. None has sold recently enough to quote a price.
| Unit type | Units | Size | Median price | Median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 80 | 410 sqft38.1 sqmt – 550 sqft51.1 sqmt | AED 1.1M | AED 68K |
| 1 Bed | 62 | 810 sqft75.3 sqmt – 1,700 sqft157.9 sqmt | AED 2.1M | AED 104.1K |
| Commercial | 1 | 180 sqft16.7 sqmt | No recent sales | – |
Sale trends in Links Canal
Median sale price
AED 1.1M
Median per sq ft
AED 2,156
Median gross yield
6.3%
Price ranges from the most recent registered sales, by unit type:
- Studios: AED 875.0K to AED 1.1M (414 to 542 sq ft), across 13 sales
- 1-bedroom apartments: AED 109.0K to AED 2.2M (814 to 1,049 sq ft), across 7 sales
Rental trends in Links Canal
Studio homes in Links Canal were let for AED 68.0K to AED 80.0K a year across 3 recent contracts, with a median of AED 68.0K.
Yearly rents from recent registered contracts, by unit type:
- Studios: AED 68.0K to AED 80.0K a year (414 to 426 sq ft), across 3 contracts
- 1-bedroom apartments: AED 100.3K to AED 108.0K a year (892 to 905 sq ft), across 2 contracts
Recent transactions in Links Canal
| LocationStatus and unit | PricePer sqftPer sqmt | SpecsSize and bedrooms | DateSold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Links Canal, The Links, The ViewsReadyApartment | AED 1,040,000AED 1,959 /sqftAED 21,087 /sqmt | 531 sqft49.3 sqmtStudio | Owner |
| Links Canal, The Links, The ViewsReadyApartment | AED 1,040,000AED 2,447 /sqftAED 26,339 /sqmt | 425 sqft39.5 sqmtStudio | Owner |
| Links Canal, The Links, The ViewsReadyApartment | AED 1,050,000AED 2,536 /sqftAED 27,297 /sqmt | 414 sqft38.5 sqmtStudio | Owner |
| Links Canal, The Links, The ViewsReadyApartment | AED 2,235,000AED 2,131 /sqftAED 22,938 /sqmt | 1,049 sqft97.5 sqmt1 Bed | Owner |
| Links Canal, The Links, The ViewsReadyApartment | AED 1,125,000AED 2,076 /sqftAED 22,346 /sqmt | 542 sqft50.4 sqmtStudio | Owner |
| Links Canal, The Links, The ViewsReadyApartment | AED 930,000AED 2,214 /sqftAED 23,831 /sqmt | 420 sqft39 sqmtStudio | Owner |
| Links Canal, The Links, The ViewsReadyApartment | AED 1,070,000AED 2,518 /sqftAED 27,104 /sqmt | 425 sqft39.5 sqmtStudio | Owner |
| Links Canal, The Links, The ViewsReadyApartment | AED 1,050,000AED 2,471 /sqftAED 26,598 /sqmt | 425 sqft39.5 sqmtStudio | Owner |
| Links Canal, The Links, The ViewsReadyApartment | AED 1,080,000AED 2,571 /sqftAED 27,674 /sqmt | 420 sqft39 sqmtStudio | Owner |
| Links Canal, The Links, The ViewsReadyApartment | AED 1,900,000AED 2,289 /sqftAED 24,639 /sqmt | 830 sqft77.1 sqmt1 Bed | Owner |
| Links Canal, The Links, The ViewsReadyApartment | AED 109,000AED 1,627 /sqftAED 17,513 /sqmt | 840 sqft78 sqmt1 Bed | Owner |
| Links Canal, The Links, The ViewsReadyApartment | AED 1,800,000AED 2,190 /sqftAED 23,573 /sqmt | 822 sqft76.4 sqmt1 Bed | Owner |
| Links Canal, The Links, The ViewsReadyApartment | AED 880,000AED 2,042 /sqftAED 21,980 /sqmt | 431 sqft40 sqmtStudio | Owner |
| Links Canal, The Links, The ViewsReadyApartment | AED 995,000AED 2,336 /sqftAED 25,144 /sqmt | 426 sqft39.6 sqmtStudio | Owner |
| Links Canal, The Links, The ViewsReadyApartment | AED 940,000AED 2,181 /sqftAED 23,476 /sqmt | 431 sqft40 sqmtStudio | Owner |
| Links Canal, The Links, The ViewsReadyApartment | AED 975,000AED 1,816 /sqftAED 19,547 /sqmt | 537 sqft49.9 sqmtStudio | Owner |
| Links Canal, The Links, The ViewsReadyApartment | AED 1,600,000AED 1,905 /sqftAED 20,505 /sqmt | 840 sqft78 sqmt1 Bed | Owner |
| Links Canal, The Links, The ViewsReadyApartment | AED 1,510,000AED 1,837 /sqftAED 19,773 /sqmt | 822 sqft76.4 sqmt1 Bed | Owner |
| Links Canal, The Links, The ViewsReadyApartment | AED 875,000AED 2,059 /sqftAED 22,163 /sqmt | 425 sqft39.5 sqmtStudio | Owner |
| Links Canal, The Links, The ViewsReadyApartment | AED 1,685,000AED 2,070 /sqftAED 22,281 /sqmt | 814 sqft75.6 sqmt1 Bed | Owner |
Links Canal, The Links
The Views
AED 1M
AED 1,959 /sqftAED 21,087 /sqmt
ReadyApartment531 sqft49.3 sqmtStudioOwner21 Aug 2026Links Canal, The Links
The Views
AED 1M
AED 2,447 /sqftAED 26,339 /sqmt
ReadyApartment425 sqft39.5 sqmtStudioOwner11 Aug 2026Links Canal, The Links
The Views
AED 1.1M
AED 2,536 /sqftAED 27,297 /sqmt
ReadyApartment414 sqft38.5 sqmtStudioOwner30 Jun 2026Links Canal, The Links
The Views
AED 2.2M
AED 2,131 /sqftAED 22,938 /sqmt
ReadyApartment1,049 sqft97.5 sqmt1 BedOwner5 May 2026Links Canal, The Links
The Views
AED 1.1M
AED 2,076 /sqftAED 22,346 /sqmt
ReadyApartment542 sqft50.4 sqmtStudioOwner13 Mar 2026Links Canal, The Links
The Views
AED 930K
AED 2,214 /sqftAED 23,831 /sqmt
ReadyApartment420 sqft39 sqmtStudioOwner27 Feb 2026Links Canal, The Links
The Views
AED 1.1M
AED 2,518 /sqftAED 27,104 /sqmt
ReadyApartment425 sqft39.5 sqmtStudioOwner18 Feb 2026Links Canal, The Links
The Views
AED 1.1M
AED 2,471 /sqftAED 26,598 /sqmt
ReadyApartment425 sqft39.5 sqmtStudioOwner6 Feb 2026Links Canal, The Links
The Views
AED 1.1M
AED 2,571 /sqftAED 27,674 /sqmt
ReadyApartment420 sqft39 sqmtStudioOwner25 Dec 2025Links Canal, The Links
The Views
AED 1.9M
AED 2,289 /sqftAED 24,639 /sqmt
ReadyApartment830 sqft77.1 sqmt1 BedOwner13 Nov 2025Links Canal, The Links
The Views
AED 109K
AED 1,627 /sqftAED 17,513 /sqmt
ReadyApartment840 sqft78 sqmt1 BedOwner14 Aug 2025Links Canal, The Links
The Views
AED 1.8M
AED 2,190 /sqftAED 23,573 /sqmt
ReadyApartment822 sqft76.4 sqmt1 BedOwner20 Jun 2025Links Canal, The Links
The Views
AED 880K
AED 2,042 /sqftAED 21,980 /sqmt
ReadyApartment431 sqft40 sqmtStudioOwner16 May 2025Links Canal, The Links
The Views
AED 995K
AED 2,336 /sqftAED 25,144 /sqmt
ReadyApartment426 sqft39.6 sqmtStudioOwner16 May 2025Links Canal, The Links
The Views
AED 940K
AED 2,181 /sqftAED 23,476 /sqmt
ReadyApartment431 sqft40 sqmtStudioOwner25 Apr 2025Links Canal, The Links
The Views
AED 975K
AED 1,816 /sqftAED 19,547 /sqmt
ReadyApartment537 sqft49.9 sqmtStudioOwner6 Mar 2025Links Canal, The Links
The Views
AED 1.6M
AED 1,905 /sqftAED 20,505 /sqmt
ReadyApartment840 sqft78 sqmt1 BedOwner24 Jan 2025Links Canal, The Links
The Views
AED 1.5M
AED 1,837 /sqftAED 19,773 /sqmt
ReadyApartment822 sqft76.4 sqmt1 BedOwner19 Dec 2024Links Canal, The Links
The Views
AED 875K
AED 2,059 /sqftAED 22,163 /sqmt
ReadyApartment425 sqft39.5 sqmtStudioOwner8 Nov 2024Links Canal, The Links
The Views
AED 1.7M
AED 2,070 /sqftAED 22,281 /sqmt
ReadyApartment814 sqft75.6 sqmt1 BedOwner6 Nov 2024
| LocationContract and unit | Annual rentAED a year | SpecsSize and bedrooms | Contract dateStart – End |
|---|---|---|---|
| Links Canal, The Links, The ViewsApartmentRenewal | AED 108,000 | 905 sqft84.1 sqmt1 Bed | to |
| Links Canal, The Links, The ViewsApartmentNew contract | AED 68,000 | 414 sqft38.5 sqmtStudio | to |
| Links Canal, The Links, The ViewsApartmentNew contract | AED 100,275 | 892 sqft82.9 sqmt1 Bed | to |
| Links Canal, The Links, The ViewsApartmentNew contract | AED 80,000 | 426 sqft39.6 sqmtStudio | to |
| Links Canal, The Links, The ViewsApartmentNew contract | AED 68,000 | 425 sqft39.5 sqmtStudio | to |
Links Canal, The Links
The Views
AED 108K/yr
ApartmentRenewal905 sqft84.1 sqmt1 BedtoLinks Canal, The Links
The Views
AED 68K/yr
ApartmentNew contract414 sqft38.5 sqmtStudiotoLinks Canal, The Links
The Views
AED 100.3K/yr
ApartmentNew contract892 sqft82.9 sqmt1 BedtoLinks Canal, The Links
The Views
AED 80K/yr
ApartmentNew contract426 sqft39.6 sqmtStudiotoLinks Canal, The Links
The Views
AED 68K/yr
ApartmentNew contract425 sqft39.5 sqmtStudioto
Service charges in Links Canal
The 2026 service charge in Links Canal is AED 15.91 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 15.91 | 810 sqft75.3 sqmt – 1,700 sqft157.9 sqmt | AED 12,887 – AED 27,047 |
| Studio Apartment (2026) | AED 15.91 | 410 sqft38.1 sqmt – 550 sqft51.1 sqmt | AED 6,523 – AED 8,751 |
Source: Dubai Land Department service charge index. Rates are reviewed each year.
Nearby amenities
Around Links Canal
Transportation near Links Canal
The nearest Dubai Metro station from Links Canal is Nakheel (red line, 1.2 km, about 14 min walk), then Dubai Internet City (red line, 1.3 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, 1.8 km, about 6 min drive).
- NakheelRed line · 1.2 km · about 14 min walk
- Dubai Internet CityRed line · 1.3 km · about 5 min drive
- Knowledge VillageOrange line · 1.8 km · about 6 min drive
- Palm JumeirahOrange line · 1.8 km · about 6 min drive
- Media CityOrange line · 1.9 km · about 6 min drive
- Al SufuohOrange line · 2.1 km · about 6 min drive
Shopping and groceries near Links Canal
The closest is Spinneys / Emaar Towers, Dubai Marina, 2.2 km from Links Canal (about 6 min drive).
- Spinneys / Emaar Towers, Dubai MarinaSupermarket · 2.2 km · about 6 min drive
- Marina WalkShopping Mall · 2.3 km · about 7 min drive
- Limited retail along Shoreline ApartmentsShopping Mall · 3.3 km · about 9 min drive
- Dubai Marina MallShopping Mall · 3.4 km · about 9 min drive
- Wafi MallShopping Mall · 3.4 km · about 9 min drive
Restaurants and hotels near Links Canal
The closest is Grand Belle Vue Hotel Apartment Dubai, 0.7 km from Links Canal (about 8 min walk).
- Grand Belle Vue Hotel Apartment DubaiHotel · 0.7 km · about 8 min walk
- Gulf Oasis Hotel ApartmentsHotel · 0.8 km · about 10 min walk
- Auris Metro Central Hotel ApartmentsHotel · 1.1 km · about 13 min walk
- Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Deira CreekHotel · 1.1 km · about 13 min walk
- Grand Midwest Tower Hotel ApartmentsHotel · 1.3 km · about 5 min drive
Hospitals and clinics near Links Canal
The closest is Mediclinic - Al Sufouh, 1.5 km from Links Canal (about 5 min drive).
- Mediclinic - Al SufouhHospital · 1.5 km · about 5 min drive
- Saudi German HospitalHospital · 1.6 km · about 5 min drive
- Dr Marc Mueller VIP ClinicHospital · 2.7 km · about 7 min drive
- Cosmesurge & Emirates HospitalHospital · 2.9 km · about 8 min drive
- Armada Medical CentreHospital · 3.1 km · about 8 min drive
Parks and leisure near Links Canal
The closest is JBR Beach, 3.9 km from Links Canal (about 10 min drive).
- JBR BeachPark · 3.9 km · about 10 min drive
Schools near Links Canal
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
- Icademy Middle East Fz.LlcAmerican · KHDA: Not inspected yet · 1.6 km
- American School DubaiAmerican · KHDA: Good · 1.6 km
- Dubai International Academy L.L.CInternational Baccalaureate - International Baccalaureate (1 · KHDA: Outstanding · 1.7 km
- The International School of ChoueifatSABIS (UK/US) · KHDA: Acceptable · 1.8 km
- GEMS Dubai American Academy - Dubai BranchAmerican - International Baccalaureate · KHDA: Outstanding · 1.9 km
Other buildings in Al Thanyah Third
Al Thanyah Third has 86 buildings. A few others to compare Links Canal with:
Things to consider about Links Canal
In its favour
- Owners who resold have made money: a median gain of up to 29%.
- A median gross yield of 6.3% on recent sales.
- 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.
FAQs
Links Canal: questions answered
Buying, selling or renting in Links Canal?
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