Community guide · Dubai
Living in Liwan
A residential area of mid-rise apartment buildings in Dubailand, close to Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road.
About Liwan
Liwan is a residential area in Dubailand. Google Maps places Danube's Wavez in Wadi Al Safa 2, Liwan.
Danube's Wavez is completed and sold out with the developer, so homes here are bought on resale.
Key facts
EmirateDubai
OwnershipOpen to all buyers (freehold projects)
Home typesApartments
Main developerSeveral developers, including Danube Properties
Price per sq ft*Ask uslatest prices on request
Rental yield*Ask usdepends on the unit
Market data: registered sales
What homes in Liwan actually sold for, from sales registered with the Dubai Land Department. DLD records this area as Liwan1.
Sales registered (12 months)1,075
Median sale priceAED 889,600+7.9% vs previous 12 months
Median price per sq ftAED 1,206+15.4% vs previous 12 months
Gross rental yield7.5%median rent vs median price
Off-plan share of sales55.3%
| Home type | Median sale price | Median rent | Gross yield | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studios | AED 709,000 | AED 40,650 a year | 7.7% | 269 |
| 1-bedroom apartments | AED 920,000 | AED 50,000 a year | 8.1% | 515 |
| 2-bedroom apartments | AED 1,434,362 | AED 72,000 a year | 5.4% | 248 |
| 3-bedroom apartments | AED 1,500,000 | AED 92,000 a year | 7.4% | 29 |
Your guide to Liwan
Buying in Liwan
- Mostly ready apartments on resale. Ask us what is available now.
- Foreign buyers can own freehold in Dubai's designated freehold areas. We confirm every unit's title and status with the Dubai Land Department before you pay anything.
- Budget for the one-off 4% Dubai Land Department transfer fee. It is a purchase cost, not a yearly tax.
- Homes worth AED 2 million or more can qualify for the UAE 10-year Golden Visa, off-plan included. The authorities make the final decision.
Renting in Liwan
- Ask us for current rents in Liwan.
- Every Dubai lease is registered on Ejari.
- Rent increases at renewal follow the RERA rental index, so check the official calculator before you agree a new rent.
Investing in Liwan
- A value area in Dubailand. We check service charges before you buy.
- Individuals' rental income from UAE property is outside UAE Corporate Tax (Cabinet Decision No. 49 of 2023), and there is no annual property tax.
Selling or letting in Liwan
- We price yours against recent sales nearby.
- New launches compete for the same buyers, so a ready home has to stand out on price, condition and photos. We handle all of that for you.
Availability changes often. Tap a project to see its page, sold or selling. Ask us which homes are still on sale.
Lifestyle and amenities
Area
Part of Dubailand, near Dubai Silicon Oasis.
Roads
Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road access.
Leisure
Global Village is nearby.
Value
Good-value apartments.
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Getting around
- Dubai Silicon Oasis · short drive*
- Downtown Dubai · around 20 minutes*
Liwan FAQs
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Sources (checked 16 October 2026)
- Google Maps - Wavez by Danube, Wadi Al Safa 2, Liwan
- Danube Properties - Wavez by Danube (official page)
Thinking about Liwan?
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