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Y-18, Al Warsan First
Highlights
Y-18 at a glance
About Y-18
Y-18 is a mixed-use building in Al Warsan First, Dubai, developed by Nakheel. It holds about 74 units: studios, 1-bedroom apartments, commercial units.
The building was completed in 2012 and has been in use for about 14 years. 2 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.
Y-18 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 9.93 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 254.0K
- Median price per sq ft
- AED 504
- Median gross yield
- 12.2%
- Service charge
- AED 10.69 per sq ft (2025)
- Nearest metro
- Dragon Mart, 0.6 km
Building details
Inside Y-18
Properties in Y-18
Studios in Y-18
There are about 27 of these in Y-18, from 460 to 480 sq ft. They have recently sold for a median of AED 321.0K, or AED 660 per sq ft. Owners who resold made a median 10% over what they paid.
1-bedroom apartments in Y-18
There are about 27 of these in Y-18, from 720 to 1,030 sq ft. None has sold recently enough to quote a price.
Commercial units in Y-18
There are about 20 of these in Y-18, from 370 to 720 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 321K | – |
| 1 Bed | 27 | 720 sqft66.9 sqmt – 1,030 sqft95.7 sqmt | No recent sales | – |
| Commercial | 20 | 370 sqft34.4 sqmt – 720 sqft66.9 sqmt | No recent sales | – |
Sale trends in Y-18
Median sale price
AED 321K
Median per sq ft
AED 504
Median gross yield
12.2%
Price ranges from the most recent registered sales, by unit type:
- 1-bedroom apartments: AED 285.0K to AED 425.0K (721 to 1,033 sq ft), across 12 sales
- Studios: AED 200.0K to AED 322.0K (463 to 484 sq ft), across 8 sales
Recent transactions in Y-18
| LocationStatus and unit | PricePer sqftPer sqmt | SpecsSize and bedrooms | DateSold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Y-18, England Cluster, International CityReadyApartment | AED 322,000AED 665 /sqftAED 7,158 /sqmt | 484 sqft45 sqmtStudio | Owner |
| Y-18, England Cluster, International CityReadyApartment | AED 320,000AED 661 /sqftAED 7,115 /sqmt | 484 sqft45 sqmtStudio | Owner |
| Y-18, England Cluster, International CityReadyApartment | AED 425,000AED 411 /sqftAED 4,424 /sqmt | 1,033 sqft96 sqmt1 Bed | Owner |
| Y-18, England Cluster, International CityReadyApartment | AED 290,000AED 599 /sqftAED 6,448 /sqmt | 484 sqft45 sqmtStudio | Owner |
| Y-18, England Cluster, International CityReadyApartment | AED 400,000AED 546 /sqftAED 5,877 /sqmt | 732 sqft68 sqmt1 Bed | Owner |
| Y-18, England Cluster, International CityReadyApartment | AED 380,000AED 527 /sqftAED 5,673 /sqmt | 721 sqft67 sqmt1 Bed | Owner |
| Y-18, England Cluster, International CityReadyApartment | AED 400,000AED 555 /sqftAED 5,974 /sqmt | 721 sqft67 sqmt1 Bed | Owner |
| Y-18, England Cluster, International CityReadyApartment | AED 300,000AED 620 /sqftAED 6,674 /sqmt | 484 sqft45 sqmtStudio | Owner |
| Y-18, England Cluster, International CityReadyApartment | AED 360,000AED 499 /sqftAED 5,371 /sqmt | 721 sqft67 sqmt1 Bed | Owner |
| Y-18, England Cluster, International CityReadyApartment | AED 420,000AED 407 /sqftAED 4,381 /sqmt | 1,033 sqft96 sqmt1 Bed | Owner |
| Y-18, England Cluster, International CityReadyApartment | AED 367,000AED 509 /sqftAED 5,479 /sqmt | 721 sqft67 sqmt1 Bed | Owner |
| Y-18, England Cluster, International CityReadyApartment | AED 402,500AED 390 /sqftAED 4,198 /sqmt | 1,033 sqft96 sqmt1 Bed | Owner |
| Y-18, England Cluster, International CityReadyApartment | AED 410,000AED 569 /sqftAED 6,125 /sqmt | 721 sqft67 sqmt1 Bed | Owner |
| Y-18, England Cluster, International CityReadyApartment | AED 240,000AED 518 /sqftAED 5,576 /sqmt | 463 sqft43 sqmtStudio | Owner |
| Y-18, England Cluster, International CityReadyApartment | AED 215,000AED 444 /sqftAED 4,779 /sqmt | 484 sqft45 sqmtStudio | Owner |
| Y-18, England Cluster, International CityReadyApartment | AED 200,000AED 432 /sqftAED 4,650 /sqmt | 463 sqft43 sqmtStudio | Owner |
| Y-18, England Cluster, International CityReadyApartment | AED 232,500AED 480 /sqftAED 5,167 /sqmt | 484 sqft45 sqmtStudio | Owner |
| Y-18, England Cluster, International CityReadyApartment | AED 290,000AED 402 /sqftAED 4,327 /sqmt | 721 sqft67 sqmt1 Bed | Owner |
| Y-18, England Cluster, International CityReadyApartment | AED 300,000AED 416 /sqftAED 4,478 /sqmt | 721 sqft67 sqmt1 Bed | Owner |
| Y-18, England Cluster, International CityReadyApartment | AED 285,000AED 389 /sqftAED 4,187 /sqmt | 732 sqft68 sqmt1 Bed | Owner |
Y-18, England Cluster
International City
AED 322K
AED 665 /sqftAED 7,158 /sqmt
ReadyApartment484 sqft45 sqmtStudioOwner28 Sept 2026Y-18, England Cluster
International City
AED 320K
AED 661 /sqftAED 7,115 /sqmt
ReadyApartment484 sqft45 sqmtStudioOwner24 Feb 2026Y-18, England Cluster
International City
AED 425K
AED 411 /sqftAED 4,424 /sqmt
ReadyApartment1,033 sqft96 sqmt1 BedOwner16 Sept 2025Y-18, England Cluster
International City
AED 290K
AED 599 /sqftAED 6,448 /sqmt
ReadyApartment484 sqft45 sqmtStudioOwner21 Apr 2025Y-18, England Cluster
International City
AED 400K
AED 546 /sqftAED 5,877 /sqmt
ReadyApartment732 sqft68 sqmt1 BedOwner5 Mar 2025Y-18, England Cluster
International City
AED 380K
AED 527 /sqftAED 5,673 /sqmt
ReadyApartment721 sqft67 sqmt1 BedOwner7 Feb 2025Y-18, England Cluster
International City
AED 400K
AED 555 /sqftAED 5,974 /sqmt
ReadyApartment721 sqft67 sqmt1 BedOwner2 Sept 2024Y-18, England Cluster
International City
AED 300K
AED 620 /sqftAED 6,674 /sqmt
ReadyApartment484 sqft45 sqmtStudioOwner9 Jul 2024Y-18, England Cluster
International City
AED 360K
AED 499 /sqftAED 5,371 /sqmt
ReadyApartment721 sqft67 sqmt1 BedOwner13 Jun 2024Y-18, England Cluster
International City
AED 420K
AED 407 /sqftAED 4,381 /sqmt
ReadyApartment1,033 sqft96 sqmt1 BedOwner30 May 2024Y-18, England Cluster
International City
AED 367K
AED 509 /sqftAED 5,479 /sqmt
ReadyApartment721 sqft67 sqmt1 BedOwner22 May 2024Y-18, England Cluster
International City
AED 402.5K
AED 390 /sqftAED 4,198 /sqmt
ReadyApartment1,033 sqft96 sqmt1 BedOwner7 Feb 2024Y-18, England Cluster
International City
AED 410K
AED 569 /sqftAED 6,125 /sqmt
ReadyApartment721 sqft67 sqmt1 BedOwner8 Nov 2023Y-18, England Cluster
International City
AED 240K
AED 518 /sqftAED 5,576 /sqmt
ReadyApartment463 sqft43 sqmtStudioOwner2 Aug 2023Y-18, England Cluster
International City
AED 215K
AED 444 /sqftAED 4,779 /sqmt
ReadyApartment484 sqft45 sqmtStudioOwner3 Jul 2023Y-18, England Cluster
International City
AED 200K
AED 432 /sqftAED 4,650 /sqmt
ReadyApartment463 sqft43 sqmtStudioOwner22 Jun 2023Y-18, England Cluster
International City
AED 232.5K
AED 480 /sqftAED 5,167 /sqmt
ReadyApartment484 sqft45 sqmtStudioOwner13 Jun 2023Y-18, England Cluster
International City
AED 290K
AED 402 /sqftAED 4,327 /sqmt
ReadyApartment721 sqft67 sqmt1 BedOwner19 Sept 2022Y-18, England Cluster
International City
AED 300K
AED 416 /sqftAED 4,478 /sqmt
ReadyApartment721 sqft67 sqmt1 BedOwner8 Aug 2022Y-18, England Cluster
International City
AED 285K
AED 389 /sqftAED 4,187 /sqmt
ReadyApartment732 sqft68 sqmt1 BedOwner18 Mar 2022
Service charges in Y-18
The 2025 service charge in Y-18 is AED 10.69 per sq ft for homes, AED 9.93 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 10.69 | 720 sqft66.9 sqmt – 1,030 sqft95.7 sqmt | AED 7,697 – AED 11,011 |
| Retail (2025) | AED 9.93 | 370 sqft34.4 sqmt – 720 sqft66.9 sqmt | AED 3,674 – AED 7,150 |
| Studio Apartment (2025) | AED 10.69 | 460 sqft42.7 sqmt – 480 sqft44.6 sqmt | AED 4,917 – AED 5,131 |
Source: Dubai Land Department service charge index. Rates are reviewed each year.
Nearby amenities
Around Y-18
Transportation near Y-18
The nearest Dubai Metro station from Y-18 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, 1.3 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 · 1.3 km · about 5 min drive
- Al WarqaBlue line · 2.1 km · about 6 min drive
- International City 2Blue line · 2.5 km · about 7 min drive
- Auto MarketBlue line · 4 km · about 10 min drive
- Ras Al Khor StationBlue line · 4.6 km · about 11 min drive
Shopping and groceries near Y-18
The closest is Lulu Express / France Cluster, International City, 1.3 km from Y-18 (about 5 min drive).
- Lulu Express / France Cluster, International CitySupermarket · 1.3 km · about 5 min drive
- Spinneys / International City, France ClusterSupermarket · 1.4 km · about 5 min drive
- Dragon MartShopping Mall · 1.6 km · about 5 min drive
- Century MallShopping Mall · 4.9 km · about 12 min drive
- Mirdif City CentreShopping Mall · 4.9 km · about 12 min drive
Restaurants and hotels near Y-18
The closest is Intercontinental Dubai Festival City, 7.7 km from Y-18 (about 17 min drive).
- Intercontinental Dubai Festival CityHotel · 7.7 km · about 17 min drive
- Crowne Plaza Dubai Festival CityHotel · 7.9 km · about 18 min drive
Hospitals and clinics near Y-18
The closest is The Osteopathic Health Centre, 6.2 km from Y-18 (about 14 min drive).
- The Osteopathic Health CentreHospital · 6.2 km · about 14 min drive
Parks and leisure near Y-18
The closest is Mushrif Park, 6.7 km from Y-18 (about 15 min drive).
- Mushrif ParkPark · 6.7 km · about 15 min drive
Schools near Y-18
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-18 with:
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Things to consider about Y-18
In its favour
- Owners who resold have made money: a median gain of up to 10%.
- A median gross yield of 12.2% 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-18: questions answered
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