Jumeirah Lake Towers rental yield
Metro-connected value next to the Marina, with strong studio and one-bed demand.
7.5% indicative gross yield
Typical Jumeirah Lake Towers units
| Unit | Price | Size | Annual rent | Service charge | Gross yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | AED 700,000 | 480 sqft | AED 58,000 | AED 15/sqft | 8.3% |
| 1 bedroom | AED 1,150,000 | 800 sqft | AED 85,000 | AED 15/sqft | 7.4% |
| 2 bedroom | AED 1,750,000 | 1250 sqft | AED 120,000 | AED 16/sqft | 6.9% |
What you actually keep in Jumeirah Lake Towers
Pre-filled with Jumeirah Lake Towers figures. Change the price, rent and service charge to match the unit you are looking at.
Starting point
The property
AED 1,458 per sqft
AED 7,200 per year
Net yield after all costs
5.33%
Gross yield 8.29% — what listings quote
Monthly cash flow
AED 422
Cash needed
AED 226,450
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 Jumeirah Lake Towers
JLT offers Marina-adjacent living at a discount, with two metro stations and a large employment base inside the district itself. Studios and one-beds let quickly to single professionals and couples.
The district is a mix of older and newer towers with widely varying management quality. Service charges generally sit in the mid teens, but chiller and district-cooling arrangements differ enough to matter.
Net yields typically outperform the Marina by a meaningful margin, which is why JLT remains a favourite among yield-focused buyers who still want a central address.