Dubai rental yields by area

Typical prices, rents and service charges for 12 freehold communities, sorted by indicative gross yield. Open any area to run the net-yield numbers on a real deal.

International City

10.0% gross

The cheapest entry point in Dubai, with the highest gross yields and the most caveats.

1 bedroom price: AED 480,000
Annual rent: AED 48,000
Service charge: AED 11/sqft

Dubai Sports City

8.2% gross

Low entry prices and light service charges — the value end of the yield table.

1 bedroom price: AED 780,000
Annual rent: AED 62,000
Service charge: AED 12/sqft

Jumeirah Village Circle

8.0% gross

Dubai's highest-yield mainstream community, driven by low entry prices and modest charges.

1 bedroom price: AED 900,000
Annual rent: AED 72,000
Service charge: AED 13/sqft

Arjan

8.0% gross

Fast-growing Al Barsha South district with keen prices and rising rents.

1 bedroom price: AED 850,000
Annual rent: AED 68,000
Service charge: AED 13/sqft

Town Square

7.7% gross

Affordable family community on the outer ring, with low charges and long tenancies.

1 bedroom price: AED 780,000
Annual rent: AED 60,000
Service charge: AED 12/sqft

Jumeirah Lake Towers

7.5% gross

Metro-connected value next to the Marina, with strong studio and one-bed demand.

1 bedroom price: AED 1,150,000
Annual rent: AED 85,000
Service charge: AED 15/sqft

Dubai Marina

6.8% gross

High-rise waterfront living with deep tenant demand and higher service charges.

1 bedroom price: AED 1,650,000
Annual rent: AED 110,000
Service charge: AED 17/sqft

Business Bay

6.8% gross

Central, canal-side, and heavily supplied — yields hinge on the specific tower.

1 bedroom price: AED 1,500,000
Annual rent: AED 100,000
Service charge: AED 16/sqft

Dubai Creek Harbour

6.3% gross

Newer waterfront master plan with skyline views and moderate charges.

1 bedroom price: AED 1,750,000
Annual rent: AED 110,000
Service charge: AED 16/sqft

Dubai Hills Estate

6.3% gross

Family-focused master community with low turnover and steady rent growth.

2 bedroom price: AED 2,600,000
Annual rent: AED 165,000
Service charge: AED 16/sqft

Downtown Dubai

6.0% gross

Prime address, premium rents, and the highest service charges in the mainstream market.

1 bedroom price: AED 2,200,000
Annual rent: AED 130,000
Service charge: AED 22/sqft

Palm Jumeirah

5.5% gross

Trophy asset market: strong short-let rates, heavy charges, modest net yield.

2 bedroom price: AED 5,500,000
Annual rent: AED 300,000
Service charge: AED 28/sqft

Figures are indicative market starting points for comparison, not official data or a valuation. Always confirm the price, rent and service charge for the specific building before committing.