Dubai Sports City rental yield
Low entry prices and light service charges — the value end of the yield table.
8.2% indicative gross yield
Official DLD data
What actually transacted in Dubai Sports City / Al Yelayiss
Medians from 186 registered sales (12 Jun 2026 – 12 Sept 2026) and 582 registered Ejari rent contracts (22 Aug 2026 – 12 Sept 2026) from Dubai Land Department open data.
- Median sale price
- AED 1,541,000
- Price per sqft
- AED 1,483
- Median annual rent
- AED 77,000
- Rent per sqft
- AED 89.4
- Gross yield
- 6.0%
- Registered sales
- 186
Most active projects: The Hamilton, Evelyn On The Park, Holland Gardens.
Gross yield compares median rent per sqft with median sale price per sqft, so unit sizes are matched. It excludes service charges and other costs — the calculator below turns it into a net figure. See all communities.
Typical Dubai Sports City units
| Unit | Price | Size | Annual rent | Service charge | Gross yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | AED 480,000 | 500 sqft | AED 42,000 | AED 12/sqft | 8.8% |
| 1 bedroom | AED 780,000 | 820 sqft | AED 62,000 | AED 12/sqft | 7.9% |
| 2 bedroom | AED 1,100,000 | 1250 sqft | AED 88,000 | AED 13/sqft | 8.0% |
What you actually keep in Dubai Sports City
Pre-filled with Dubai Sports City figures. Change the price, rent and service charge to match the unit you are looking at.
Starting point
The property
AED 960 per sqft
AED 6,000 per year
Net yield after all costs
5.31%
Gross yield 8.75% — what listings quote
Monthly cash flow
AED 283
Cash needed
AED 156,600
Estimates for guidance only. Fees follow standard Dubai practice (4% DLD, 2% agency, 1% mortgage arrangement). Confirm service charges and rent for the specific building.
Investing in Dubai Sports City
Sports City is one of the cheapest ways into a Dubai apartment, with generous layouts and service charges often in the low teens or below. On paper, gross yields look excellent.
The trade-off is tenant demand and building quality. Some towers have a history of service-charge disputes and deferred maintenance, and the district is car-dependent with limited retail relative to newer communities.
Because the price base is low, a single unexpected special assessment or a long void can move net yield more than in a pricier area. Verify the building's service-charge history before buying.