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CBD 21 Universal Apartment

One-beds to four-beds in International City. 2 apartments sold in the last 12 months; every sale, rent and unit is below.

Last 12 monthsUpdated 15 February 2026
Typical price per sqftAED 6602 sales
Typical saleAED 558K2 sales
Typical rentAED 51K /yrAED 55 per sqft
Typical yield8.3%AED 10.40/sqft charge

About CBD 21 Universal Apartment

CBD 21 Universal Apartment, also known as Universal Apartments, is a mid-rise residential building in the Central Business District of International City, Dubai. The address places residents in an established, affordable community characterised by low- to mid-rise blocks, ground-floor retail and a practical urban layout close to the city’s eastern corridors. The building rises 12 storeys and contains studios, one- and two-bedroom apartments, typically with functional layouts and balconies. Facilities are straightforward and resident-focused, including a swimming pool, a gym and a dedicated children’s play area, with convenience retail at street level. Covered parking is provided for residents and access is via high‑speed elevators. Day‑to‑day needs are well served in the immediate vicinity, where supermarkets, cafes and services are widespread across the CBD cluster. Connectivity is a key draw. From International City’s CBD, drivers can reach Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road and Al Awir Road in around five minutes, linking quickly to key employment and leisure districts across Dubai. Public transport is readily available: multiple bus routes serve nearby stops within the community and connect to Red and Green Line metro interchanges, with Centrepoint Metro Station typically 15 to 20 minutes away by car or feeder bus. Lifestyle in and around CBD 21 is practical and community‑minded. Residents have access to neighborhood parks, fitness centers and a large nearby retail and leisure destination, while major city landmarks such as the Dubai Frame and Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary are reachable by car. International schools, nurseries and clinics can be found in the wider Al Warqa, Nad Al Sheba and Warsan catchments, adding to the area’s appeal for young professionals and small families seeking value, everyday convenience and straightforward commutes.

157 apartments over 10 floors: 38 one-beds of 461 to 742 sqft, 87 two-beds of 458 to 1,174 sqft, 18 three-beds of 1,092 to 1,529 sqft and 5 four-beds of 1,833 sqft. The service charge is AED 10.40 per sqft a year.

2 apartments sold in the 12 months to February 2026, at a median of AED 660 per sqft. 20 rental contracts were registered over the same 12 months, at a typical AED 51,000 a year.

Floors
10
Units
157
Unit types
1-bed to 4-bed

International City, Dubai

Average prices in CBD 21 Universal Apartment

In CBD 21 Universal Apartment, typical sale prices over the last 12 months were around AED 558,000 for one-beds.

Last 12 months of DLD sales, median per type. Each type links to its own page with every unit and its history.

Price history in CBD 21 Universal Apartment

600650700May 2026Nov 20262025-11-18: AED 662, 1-bed, 876 sqft2025-11-21: AED 658, 1-bed, 812 sqftTrend: AED 662 to AED 658

Every registered sale in the last 12 months; the dashed line is the trend within those 12 months, grey dots are flagged outliers left out of it.

Transaction history in CBD 21 Universal Apartment

  • Completed812 sqft 21 Nov 2025AED 535,000659 /sqft
  • Completed875 sqft 18 Nov 2025AED 580,000662 /sqft
  • Completed1,529 sqft 07 Nov 2025AED 750,000491 /sqft
  • Completed657 sqft 02 Oct 2025AED 400,000609 /sqft
  • Completed1,388 sqft 01 Oct 2025AED 670,000482 /sqft
  • Completed641 sqft 25 Sep 2025AED 460,000718 /sqft
  • Completed932 sqft 27 Aug 2025AED 400,000429 /sqft
  • Completed639 sqft 21 Aug 2025AED 380,000595 /sqft
  • Completed1,171 sqft 20 Aug 2025AED 500,000427 /sqft
  • Completed875 sqft 29 Jul 2025AED 550,000628 /sqft

Over the last 12 months, CBD 21 Universal Apartment has recorded 2 apartment sales. Typical homes sold for around AED 558K (about AED 660 per sqft) with a median size of 844 sqft; most were one-beds.

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Units in CBD 21 Universal Apartment

157 units
  • Unit 1012-bed · 1,174 sqftSold AED 380K, Nov 2021
  • Unit 1022-bed · 883 sqftSold AED 650K, Apr 2014
  • Unit 1032-bed · 820 sqftSold AED 452K, Apr 2025
  • Unit 1042-bed · 867 sqftSold AED 460K, Dec 2009
  • Unit 1052-bed · 877 sqftSold AED 500K, Aug 2009
  • Unit 1062-bed · 1,042 sqftSold AED 667K, Oct 2009
  • Unit 1072-bed · 1,162 sqftSold AED 370K, Jan 2021
  • Unit 1082-bed · 919 sqftSold AED 415K, Jun 2022
  • Unit 1092-bed · 791 sqftSold AED 475K, May 2016
  • Unit 110657 sqftSold AED 400K, Oct 2025
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Every unit in CBD 21 Universal Apartment, by number

By type: one-beds (38), two-beds (87), three-beds (18), four-beds (5).

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CBD 21 Universal Apartment in numbers

  • Across 2 DLD sales in the 12 months to February 2026, the median price in CBD 21 Universal Apartment was AED 660 per sqft and the typical home sold for about AED 558K.
  • 10 floors of one-beds to four-beds; service charge AED 10.40 per sqft a year.
  • A two-bed of 458 to 1,174 sqft rents for AED 39,000 to 58,000 a year on the 13 contracts registered in the last 12 months.
  • Gross rental yield 8.3%: the median rent per sqft over the median sale price per sqft, before service charges.

Source: Dubai Land Department. Updated 15 February 2026.

Questions

How much does an one-bed in CBD 21 Universal Apartment cost?

2 one-beds sold in the 12 months to February 2026; the median was AED 557,500, or AED 660 per sqft.

How much is a two-bed for rent in CBD 21 Universal Apartment?

About AED 50,000 a year: that is the median of the 13 contracts for two-beds registered with Ejari in the 12 months to February 2026, from AED 39,000 to 58,000.

What is the rental yield in CBD 21 Universal Apartment?

About 8.3% gross across the building, before service charges: the median rent per sqft over the median sale price per sqft in the last 12 months.

What is the service charge in CBD 21 Universal Apartment?

AED 10.40 per sqft a year. For a typical 844 sqft home that is about AED 8,800 a year.

How many apartments are there in CBD 21 Universal Apartment?

157, one-beds to four-beds. Each has its own page with its full sales and rental history.

Work it out for a home here: how much a rent can rise, the service charge for its size or a mortgage.

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