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Y-16, Al Warsan First
Highlights
Y-16 at a glance
About Y-16
Y-16 is a mixed-use building in Al Warsan First, Dubai, developed by Nakheel. It holds about 66 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 458 per sq ft.
Y-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 370 to 1,030 sq ft
- Service charge from AED 9.99 per sq ft
- Centrepoint metro station 6.6 km away
- Status
- Ready
- Developer
- Nakheel
- Location
- Al Warsan First, Dubai
- Completed
- Q1 2012
- Unit types
- Studio, 1 Bed, Commercial
- Prices from
- AED 255.0K
- Median price per sq ft
- AED 458
- Median gross yield
- 11.6%
- Service charge
- AED 10.82 per sq ft (2025)
- Nearest metro
- Dragon Mart, 0.6 km
Building details
Inside Y-16
Properties in Y-16
Studios in Y-16
There are about 27 of these in Y-16, from 460 to 480 sq ft. They have recently sold for a median of AED 335.0K, or AED 710 per sq ft. Owners who resold made a median 13% over what they paid.
1-bedroom apartments in Y-16
There are about 21 of these in Y-16, from 730 to 1,030 sq ft. They have recently sold for a median of AED 200.0K, or AED 550 per sq ft.
Commercial units in Y-16
There are about 18 of these in Y-16, from 370 to 740 sq ft. None has sold recently enough to quote a price.
| Unit type | Units | Size | Median price | Median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 27 | 460 sqft42.7 sqmt – 480 sqft44.6 sqmt | AED 335K | – |
| 1 Bed | 21 | 730 sqft67.8 sqmt – 1,030 sqft95.7 sqmt | AED 200K | AED 42K |
| Commercial | 18 | 370 sqft34.4 sqmt – 740 sqft68.7 sqmt | No recent sales | – |
Sale trends in Y-16
Median sale price
AED 300K
Median per sq ft
AED 458
Median gross yield
11.6%
Price ranges from the most recent registered sales, by unit type:
- Studios: AED 100.0K to AED 375.0K (463 to 484 sq ft), across 11 sales
- 1-bedroom apartments: AED 200.0K to AED 454.0K (732 to 1,033 sq ft), across 9 sales
Rental trends in Y-16
A recent 1-bedroom contract in Y-16 was let for AED 42.0K a year.
Yearly rents from recent registered contracts, by unit type:
- 1-bedroom apartments: AED 42.0K a year (732 sq ft)
Recent transactions in Y-16
| LocationStatus and unit | PricePer sqftPer sqmt | SpecsSize and bedrooms | DateSold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Y-16, England Cluster, International CityReadyApartment | AED 200,000AED 546 /sqftAED 5,877 /sqmt | 732 sqft68 sqmt1 Bed | Owner |
| Y-16, England Cluster, International CityReadyApartment | AED 330,000AED 682 /sqftAED 7,341 /sqmt | 484 sqft45 sqmtStudio | Owner |
| Y-16, England Cluster, International CityReadyApartment | AED 340,000AED 734 /sqftAED 7,901 /sqmt | 463 sqft43 sqmtStudio | Owner |
| Y-16, England Cluster, International CityReadyApartment | AED 300,000AED 648 /sqftAED 6,975 /sqmt | 463 sqft43 sqmtStudio | Owner |
| Y-16, England Cluster, International CityReadyApartment | AED 454,000AED 439 /sqftAED 4,725 /sqmt | 1,033 sqft96 sqmt1 Bed | Owner |
| Y-16, England Cluster, International CityReadyApartment | AED 300,000AED 620 /sqftAED 6,674 /sqmt | 484 sqft45 sqmtStudio | Owner |
| Y-16, England Cluster, International CityReadyApartment | AED 305,655AED 411 /sqftAED 4,424 /sqmt | 743 sqft69 sqmt1 Bed | Owner |
| Y-16, England Cluster, International CityReadyApartment | AED 200,000AED 413 /sqftAED 4,445 /sqmt | 484 sqft45 sqmtStudio | Owner |
| Y-16, England Cluster, International CityReadyApartment | AED 262,000AED 541 /sqftAED 5,823 /sqmt | 484 sqft45 sqmtStudio | Owner |
| Y-16, England Cluster, International CityReadyApartment | AED 215,000AED 444 /sqftAED 4,779 /sqmt | 484 sqft45 sqmtStudio | Owner |
| Y-16, England Cluster, International CityReadyApartment | AED 340,000AED 458 /sqftAED 4,930 /sqmt | 743 sqft69 sqmt1 Bed | Owner |
| Y-16, England Cluster, International CityReadyApartment | AED 375,000AED 810 /sqftAED 8,719 /sqmt | 463 sqft43 sqmtStudio | Owner |
| Y-16, England Cluster, International CityReadyApartment | AED 300,000AED 410 /sqftAED 4,413 /sqmt | 732 sqft68 sqmt1 Bed | Owner |
| Y-16, England Cluster, International CityReadyApartment | AED 283,867AED 382 /sqftAED 4,112 /sqmt | 743 sqft69 sqmt1 Bed | Owner |
| Y-16, England Cluster, International CityReadyApartment | AED 212,000AED 458 /sqftAED 4,930 /sqmt | 463 sqft43 sqmtStudio | Owner |
| Y-16, England Cluster, International CityReadyApartment | AED 100,000AED 413 /sqftAED 4,445 /sqmt | 484 sqft45 sqmtStudio | Owner |
| Y-16, England Cluster, International CityReadyApartment | AED 300,000AED 404 /sqftAED 4,349 /sqmt | 743 sqft69 sqmt1 Bed | Owner |
| Y-16, England Cluster, International CityReadyApartment | AED 298,000AED 407 /sqftAED 4,381 /sqmt | 732 sqft68 sqmt1 Bed | Owner |
| Y-16, England Cluster, International CityReadyApartment | AED 363,750AED 497 /sqftAED 5,350 /sqmt | 732 sqft68 sqmt1 Bed | Owner |
| Y-16, England Cluster, International CityReadyApartment | AED 260,000AED 537 /sqftAED 5,780 /sqmt | 484 sqft45 sqmtStudio | Owner |
Y-16, England Cluster
International City
AED 200K
AED 546 /sqftAED 5,877 /sqmt
ReadyApartment732 sqft68 sqmt1 BedOwner4 Nov 2026Y-16, England Cluster
International City
AED 330K
AED 682 /sqftAED 7,341 /sqmt
ReadyApartment484 sqft45 sqmtStudioOwner18 Sept 2026Y-16, England Cluster
International City
AED 340K
AED 734 /sqftAED 7,901 /sqmt
ReadyApartment463 sqft43 sqmtStudioOwner9 Sept 2026Y-16, England Cluster
International City
AED 300K
AED 648 /sqftAED 6,975 /sqmt
ReadyApartment463 sqft43 sqmtStudioOwner14 Oct 2025Y-16, England Cluster
International City
AED 454K
AED 439 /sqftAED 4,725 /sqmt
ReadyApartment1,033 sqft96 sqmt1 BedOwner17 Jun 2025Y-16, England Cluster
International City
AED 300K
AED 620 /sqftAED 6,674 /sqmt
ReadyApartment484 sqft45 sqmtStudioOwner23 Dec 2024Y-16, England Cluster
International City
AED 305.7K
AED 411 /sqftAED 4,424 /sqmt
ReadyApartment743 sqft69 sqmt1 BedOwner9 Sept 2024Y-16, England Cluster
International City
AED 200K
AED 413 /sqftAED 4,445 /sqmt
ReadyApartment484 sqft45 sqmtStudioOwner28 Mar 2024Y-16, England Cluster
International City
AED 262K
AED 541 /sqftAED 5,823 /sqmt
ReadyApartment484 sqft45 sqmtStudioOwner3 Nov 2023Y-16, England Cluster
International City
AED 215K
AED 444 /sqftAED 4,779 /sqmt
ReadyApartment484 sqft45 sqmtStudioOwner22 Mar 2023Y-16, England Cluster
International City
AED 340K
AED 458 /sqftAED 4,930 /sqmt
ReadyApartment743 sqft69 sqmt1 BedOwner22 Mar 2023Y-16, England Cluster
International City
AED 375K
AED 810 /sqftAED 8,719 /sqmt
ReadyApartment463 sqft43 sqmtStudioOwner5 Sept 2022Y-16, England Cluster
International City
AED 300K
AED 410 /sqftAED 4,413 /sqmt
ReadyApartment732 sqft68 sqmt1 BedOwner7 Jul 2022Y-16, England Cluster
International City
AED 283.9K
AED 382 /sqftAED 4,112 /sqmt
ReadyApartment743 sqft69 sqmt1 BedOwner16 Jun 2022Y-16, England Cluster
International City
AED 212K
AED 458 /sqftAED 4,930 /sqmt
ReadyApartment463 sqft43 sqmtStudioOwner6 Jun 2022Y-16, England Cluster
International City
AED 100K
AED 413 /sqftAED 4,445 /sqmt
ReadyApartment484 sqft45 sqmtStudioOwner24 May 2022Y-16, England Cluster
International City
AED 300K
AED 404 /sqftAED 4,349 /sqmt
ReadyApartment743 sqft69 sqmt1 BedOwner15 Feb 2022Y-16, England Cluster
International City
AED 298K
AED 407 /sqftAED 4,381 /sqmt
ReadyApartment732 sqft68 sqmt1 BedOwner23 Dec 2021Y-16, England Cluster
International City
AED 363.8K
AED 497 /sqftAED 5,350 /sqmt
ReadyApartment732 sqft68 sqmt1 BedOwner3 Oct 2018Y-16, England Cluster
International City
AED 260K
AED 537 /sqftAED 5,780 /sqmt
ReadyApartment484 sqft45 sqmtStudioOwner16 Aug 2018
| LocationContract and unit | Annual rentAED a year | SpecsSize and bedrooms | Contract dateStart – End |
|---|---|---|---|
| Y-16, England Cluster, International CityApartmentNew contract | AED 42,000 | 732 sqft68 sqmt1 Bed | to |
Y-16, England Cluster
International City
AED 42K/yr
ApartmentNew contract732 sqft68 sqmt1 Bedto
Service charges in Y-16
The 2025 service charge in Y-16 is AED 10.82 per sq ft for homes, AED 9.99 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 (2025) | AED 10.82 | 730 sqft67.8 sqmt – 1,030 sqft95.7 sqmt | AED 7,899 – AED 11,145 |
| Retail (2025) | AED 9.99 | 370 sqft34.4 sqmt – 740 sqft68.7 sqmt | AED 3,696 – AED 7,393 |
| Studio Apartment (2025) | AED 10.82 | 460 sqft42.7 sqmt – 480 sqft44.6 sqmt | AED 4,977 – AED 5,194 |
Source: Dubai Land Department service charge index. Rates are reviewed each year.
Nearby amenities
Around Y-16
Transportation near Y-16
The nearest Dubai Metro station from Y-16 is Centrepoint (red line, 6.6 km, about 15 min drive). Stations planned on new lines nearby include Dragon Mart (blue line, 0.6 km, about 7 min walk) and International City 1 (blue line, 1.4 km, about 5 min drive). Most residents will drive or take a taxi to the metro.
- Dragon MartBlue line · 0.6 km · about 7 min walk
- International City 1Blue line · 1.4 km · about 5 min drive
- Al WarqaBlue line · 2.1 km · about 6 min drive
- International City 2Blue line · 2.6 km · about 7 min drive
- Auto MarketBlue line · 4.1 km · about 10 min drive
- Ras Al Khor StationBlue line · 4.7 km · about 11 min drive
Shopping and groceries near Y-16
The closest is Lulu Express / France Cluster, International City, 1.4 km from Y-16 (about 5 min drive).
- Lulu Express / France Cluster, International CitySupermarket · 1.4 km · about 5 min drive
- Spinneys / International City, France ClusterSupermarket · 1.4 km · about 5 min drive
- Dragon MartShopping Mall · 1.5 km · about 5 min drive
- Mirdif City CentreShopping Mall · 4.9 km · about 12 min drive
- Century MallShopping Mall · 4.9 km · about 12 min drive
Restaurants and hotels near Y-16
The closest is Intercontinental Dubai Festival City, 7.8 km from Y-16 (about 18 min drive).
- Intercontinental Dubai Festival CityHotel · 7.8 km · about 18 min drive
- Crowne Plaza Dubai Festival CityHotel · 8 km · about 18 min drive
Hospitals and clinics near Y-16
The closest is The Osteopathic Health Centre, 6.2 km from Y-16 (about 14 min drive).
- The Osteopathic Health CentreHospital · 6.2 km · about 14 min drive
Parks and leisure near Y-16
The closest is Mushrif Park, 6.6 km from Y-16 (about 15 min drive).
- Mushrif ParkPark · 6.6 km · about 15 min drive
Schools near Y-16
The nearest is Newlands School, 0.9 km away. Ratings are the KHDA's latest inspection grades.
- Newlands SchoolUK · KHDA: Good · 0.9 km
- Sharjah American International Private School - Dubai BranchAmerican · KHDA: Good · 1.5 km
- International Academic SchoolAmerican · KHDA: Not inspected due to COVID 19 · 1.6 km
- Primus Private School L.L.CIndian · KHDA: Good · 1.6 km
- International School of Arts & Sciences L.L.CAmerican · KHDA: Good · 2 km
- Cedar School L.L.CUK · KHDA: Acceptable · 2 km
Other buildings in Al Warsan First
Al Warsan First has 319 buildings. A few others to compare Y-16 with:
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Things to consider about Y-16
In its favour
- Owners who resold have made money: a median gain of up to 13%.
- A median gross yield of 11.6% 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 6.6 km away, so a car helps.
FAQs
Y-16: questions answered
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