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U-18, Al Warsan First
Highlights
U-18 at a glance
About U-18
U-18 is a residential building in Al Warsan First, Dubai, developed by Nakheel. It holds about 59 units: studios, 1-bedroom apartments.
The building was completed in 2012 and has been in use for about 14 years. 5 units changed hands in the last 12 months, registered with the Dubai Land Department. Recent sales went through at a median of AED 504 per sq ft.
U-18 is one of 319 buildings in Al Warsan First: 289 are complete and 13 are still being built.
In a nutshell
- A residential ready building
- Located in Al Warsan First, Dubai
- Developed by Nakheel
- Completed in Q1 2012
- Unit types: Studio, 1 Bed
- Sizes from 460 to 760 sq ft
- Service charge from AED 8.61 per sq ft
- Centrepoint metro station 7.2 km away
- Status
- Ready
- Developer
- Nakheel
- Location
- Al Warsan First, Dubai
- Completed
- Q1 2012
- Unit types
- Studio, 1 Bed
- Prices from
- AED 255.0K
- Median price per sq ft
- AED 504
- Median gross yield
- 10.9%
- Service charge
- AED 8.61 per sq ft (2018)
- Nearest metro
- International City 1, 0.8 km
Building details
Inside U-18
Properties in U-18
Studios in U-18
There are about 35 of these in U-18, from 460 to 520 sq ft. They have recently sold for a median of AED 339.0K, or AED 700 per sq ft. Owners who resold made a median 18% over what they paid.
1-bedroom apartments in U-18
There are about 24 of these in U-18, from 720 to 760 sq ft. They have recently sold for a median of AED 428.0K, or AED 560 per sq ft.
| Unit type | Units | Size | Median price | Median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 35 | 460 sqft42.7 sqmt – 520 sqft48.3 sqmt | AED 339K | AED 27.5K |
| 1 Bed | 24 | 720 sqft66.9 sqmt – 760 sqft70.6 sqmt | AED 428K | – |
Sale trends in U-18
Median sale price
AED 310K
Median per sq ft
AED 504
Median gross yield
10.9%
Price ranges from the most recent registered sales, by unit type:
- Studios: AED 215.0K to AED 360.0K (484 sq ft), across 11 sales
- 1-bedroom apartments: AED 300.0K to AED 455.0K (743 to 764 sq ft), across 9 sales
Rental trends in U-18
Studio homes in U-18 were let for AED 25.0K to AED 30.0K a year across 2 recent contracts, with a median of AED 27.5K.
Yearly rents from recent registered contracts, by unit type:
- Studios: AED 25.0K to AED 30.0K a year (484 sq ft), across 2 contracts
Recent transactions in U-18
| LocationStatus and unit | PricePer sqftPer sqmt | SpecsSize and bedrooms | DateSold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| U-18, Italy Cluster, International CityReadyApartment | AED 339,000AED 700 /sqftAED 7,535 /sqmt | 484 sqft45 sqmtStudio | Owner |
| U-18, Italy Cluster, International CityReadyApartment | AED 360,000AED 744 /sqftAED 8,008 /sqmt | 484 sqft45 sqmtStudio | Owner |
| U-18, Italy Cluster, International CityReadyApartment | AED 310,000AED 640 /sqftAED 6,889 /sqmt | 484 sqft45 sqmtStudio | Owner |
| U-18, Italy Cluster, International CityReadyApartment | AED 400,000AED 524 /sqftAED 5,640 /sqmt | 764 sqft71 sqmt1 Bed | Owner |
| U-18, Italy Cluster, International CityReadyApartment | AED 455,000AED 604 /sqftAED 6,501 /sqmt | 753 sqft70 sqmt1 Bed | Owner |
| U-18, Italy Cluster, International CityReadyApartment | AED 295,000AED 610 /sqftAED 6,566 /sqmt | 484 sqft45 sqmtStudio | Owner |
| U-18, Italy Cluster, International CityReadyApartment | AED 400,000AED 538 /sqftAED 5,791 /sqmt | 743 sqft69 sqmt1 Bed | Owner |
| U-18, Italy Cluster, International CityReadyApartment | AED 385,000AED 504 /sqftAED 5,425 /sqmt | 764 sqft71 sqmt1 Bed | Owner |
| U-18, Italy Cluster, International CityReadyApartment | AED 373,500AED 503 /sqftAED 5,414 /sqmt | 743 sqft69 sqmt1 Bed | Owner |
| U-18, Italy Cluster, International CityReadyApartment | AED 325,000AED 432 /sqftAED 4,650 /sqmt | 753 sqft70 sqmt1 Bed | Owner |
| U-18, Italy Cluster, International CityReadyApartment | AED 250,000AED 517 /sqftAED 5,565 /sqmt | 484 sqft45 sqmtStudio | Owner |
| U-18, Italy Cluster, International CityReadyApartment | AED 220,000AED 455 /sqftAED 4,898 /sqmt | 484 sqft45 sqmtStudio | Owner |
| U-18, Italy Cluster, International CityReadyApartment | AED 325,000AED 432 /sqftAED 4,650 /sqmt | 753 sqft70 sqmt1 Bed | Owner |
| U-18, Italy Cluster, International CityReadyApartment | AED 240,000AED 496 /sqftAED 5,339 /sqmt | 484 sqft45 sqmtStudio | Owner |
| U-18, Italy Cluster, International CityReadyApartment | AED 310,000AED 412 /sqftAED 4,435 /sqmt | 753 sqft70 sqmt1 Bed | Owner |
| U-18, Italy Cluster, International CityReadyApartment | AED 225,000AED 465 /sqftAED 5,005 /sqmt | 484 sqft45 sqmtStudio | Owner |
| U-18, Italy Cluster, International CityReadyApartment | AED 300,000AED 398 /sqftAED 4,284 /sqmt | 753 sqft70 sqmt1 Bed | Owner |
| U-18, Italy Cluster, International CityReadyApartment | AED 225,000AED 465 /sqftAED 5,005 /sqmt | 484 sqft45 sqmtStudio | Owner |
| U-18, Italy Cluster, International CityReadyApartment | AED 215,000AED 444 /sqftAED 4,779 /sqmt | 484 sqft45 sqmtStudio | Owner |
| U-18, Italy Cluster, International CityReadyApartment | AED 255,000AED 527 /sqftAED 5,673 /sqmt | 484 sqft45 sqmtStudio | Owner |
U-18, Italy Cluster
International City
AED 339K
AED 700 /sqftAED 7,535 /sqmt
ReadyApartment484 sqft45 sqmtStudioOwner25 Sept 2026U-18, Italy Cluster
International City
AED 360K
AED 744 /sqftAED 8,008 /sqmt
ReadyApartment484 sqft45 sqmtStudioOwner22 Sept 2026U-18, Italy Cluster
International City
AED 310K
AED 640 /sqftAED 6,889 /sqmt
ReadyApartment484 sqft45 sqmtStudioOwner21 Sept 2026U-18, Italy Cluster
International City
AED 400K
AED 524 /sqftAED 5,640 /sqmt
ReadyApartment764 sqft71 sqmt1 BedOwner24 Apr 2026U-18, Italy Cluster
International City
AED 455K
AED 604 /sqftAED 6,501 /sqmt
ReadyApartment753 sqft70 sqmt1 BedOwner10 Feb 2026U-18, Italy Cluster
International City
AED 295K
AED 610 /sqftAED 6,566 /sqmt
ReadyApartment484 sqft45 sqmtStudioOwner11 Aug 2025U-18, Italy Cluster
International City
AED 400K
AED 538 /sqftAED 5,791 /sqmt
ReadyApartment743 sqft69 sqmt1 BedOwner8 May 2025U-18, Italy Cluster
International City
AED 385K
AED 504 /sqftAED 5,425 /sqmt
ReadyApartment764 sqft71 sqmt1 BedOwner27 Aug 2024U-18, Italy Cluster
International City
AED 373.5K
AED 503 /sqftAED 5,414 /sqmt
ReadyApartment743 sqft69 sqmt1 BedOwner27 Aug 2024U-18, Italy Cluster
International City
AED 325K
AED 432 /sqftAED 4,650 /sqmt
ReadyApartment753 sqft70 sqmt1 BedOwner13 Mar 2024U-18, Italy Cluster
International City
AED 250K
AED 517 /sqftAED 5,565 /sqmt
ReadyApartment484 sqft45 sqmtStudioOwner17 Jan 2024U-18, Italy Cluster
International City
AED 220K
AED 455 /sqftAED 4,898 /sqmt
ReadyApartment484 sqft45 sqmtStudioOwner16 Jan 2024U-18, Italy Cluster
International City
AED 325K
AED 432 /sqftAED 4,650 /sqmt
ReadyApartment753 sqft70 sqmt1 BedOwner19 Sept 2023U-18, Italy Cluster
International City
AED 240K
AED 496 /sqftAED 5,339 /sqmt
ReadyApartment484 sqft45 sqmtStudioOwner16 Aug 2023U-18, Italy Cluster
International City
AED 310K
AED 412 /sqftAED 4,435 /sqmt
ReadyApartment753 sqft70 sqmt1 BedOwner2 Aug 2023U-18, Italy Cluster
International City
AED 225K
AED 465 /sqftAED 5,005 /sqmt
ReadyApartment484 sqft45 sqmtStudioOwner1 May 2023U-18, Italy Cluster
International City
AED 300K
AED 398 /sqftAED 4,284 /sqmt
ReadyApartment753 sqft70 sqmt1 BedOwner6 Apr 2023U-18, Italy Cluster
International City
AED 225K
AED 465 /sqftAED 5,005 /sqmt
ReadyApartment484 sqft45 sqmtStudioOwner8 Mar 2023U-18, Italy Cluster
International City
AED 215K
AED 444 /sqftAED 4,779 /sqmt
ReadyApartment484 sqft45 sqmtStudioOwner28 Nov 2022U-18, Italy Cluster
International City
AED 255K
AED 527 /sqftAED 5,673 /sqmt
ReadyApartment484 sqft45 sqmtStudioOwner9 Sept 2022
| LocationContract and unit | Annual rentAED a year | SpecsSize and bedrooms | Contract dateStart – End |
|---|---|---|---|
| U-18, Italy Cluster, International CityApartmentRenewal | AED 25,000 | 484 sqft45 sqmtStudio | to |
| U-18, Italy Cluster, International CityApartmentNew contract | AED 30,000 | 484 sqft45 sqmtStudio | to |
U-18, Italy Cluster
International City
AED 25K/yr
ApartmentRenewal484 sqft45 sqmtStudiotoU-18, Italy Cluster
International City
AED 30K/yr
ApartmentNew contract484 sqft45 sqmtStudioto
Service charges in U-18
The 2018 service charge in U-18 is AED 8.61 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 (2018) | AED 8.61 | 720 sqft66.9 sqmt – 760 sqft70.6 sqmt | AED 6,199 – AED 6,544 |
| Studio Apartment (2018) | AED 8.61 | 460 sqft42.7 sqmt – 520 sqft48.3 sqmt | AED 3,961 – AED 4,477 |
Source: Dubai Land Department service charge index. Rates are reviewed each year.
Nearby amenities
Around U-18
Transportation near U-18
The nearest Dubai Metro station from U-18 is Centrepoint (red line, 7.2 km, about 16 min drive). Stations planned on new lines nearby include International City 1 (blue line, 0.8 km, about 10 min walk) and Dragon Mart (blue line, 1.2 km, about 14 min walk). Most residents will drive or take a taxi to the metro.
- International City 1Blue line · 0.8 km · about 10 min walk
- Dragon MartBlue line · 1.2 km · about 14 min walk
- International City 2Blue line · 1.9 km · about 6 min drive
- Al WarqaBlue line · 2.7 km · about 7 min drive
- Auto MarketBlue line · 4 km · about 10 min drive
- Dubai Silicon OasisBlue line · 4.2 km · about 10 min drive
Shopping and groceries near U-18
The closest is Lulu Express / France Cluster, International City, 0.7 km from U-18 (about 8 min walk).
- Lulu Express / France Cluster, International CitySupermarket · 0.7 km · about 8 min walk
- Spinneys / International City, France ClusterSupermarket · 0.8 km · about 10 min walk
- Dragon MartShopping Mall · 1.8 km · about 6 min drive
- Mirdif City CentreShopping Mall · 5.6 km · about 13 min drive
- Century MallShopping Mall · 5.6 km · about 13 min drive
Hospitals and clinics near U-18
The closest is The Osteopathic Health Centre, 6.8 km from U-18 (about 16 min drive).
- The Osteopathic Health CentreHospital · 6.8 km · about 16 min drive
Parks and leisure near U-18
The closest is Mushrif Park, 7.2 km from U-18 (about 16 min drive).
- Mushrif ParkPark · 7.2 km · about 16 min drive
Schools near U-18
The nearest is Newlands School, 1.5 km away. Ratings are the KHDA's latest inspection grades.
- Newlands SchoolUK · KHDA: Good · 1.5 km
- Sharjah American International Private School - Dubai BranchAmerican · KHDA: Good · 2.1 km
- International Academic SchoolAmerican · KHDA: Not inspected due to COVID 19 · 2.2 km
- Primus Private School L.L.CIndian · KHDA: Good · 2.3 km
- International School of Arts & Sciences L.L.CAmerican · KHDA: Good · 2.6 km
- Cedar School L.L.CUK · KHDA: Acceptable · 2.7 km
Other buildings in Al Warsan First
Al Warsan First has 319 buildings. A few others to compare U-18 with:
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Things to consider about U-18
In its favour
- Owners who resold have made money: a median gain of up to 18%.
- A median gross yield of 10.9% 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 7.2 km away, so a car helps.
FAQs
U-18: questions answered
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