Jumeirah Village Circle rental yield
Dubai's highest-yield mainstream community, driven by low entry prices and modest charges.
8.0% indicative gross yield
Typical Jumeirah Village Circle units
| Unit | Price | Size | Annual rent | Service charge | Gross yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | AED 560,000 | 420 sqft | AED 48,000 | AED 13/sqft | 8.6% |
| 1 bedroom | AED 900,000 | 800 sqft | AED 72,000 | AED 13/sqft | 8.0% |
| 2 bedroom | AED 1,350,000 | 1150 sqft | AED 100,000 | AED 14/sqft | 7.4% |
What you actually keep in Jumeirah Village Circle
Pre-filled with Jumeirah Village Circle figures. Change the price, rent and service charge to match the unit you are looking at.
Starting point
The property
AED 1,333 per sqft
AED 5,460 per year
Net yield after all costs
5.51%
Gross yield 8.57% — what listings quote
Monthly cash flow
AED 428
Cash needed
AED 182,000
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 Village Circle
JVC consistently produces some of the strongest net yields in Dubai. Entry prices are low, service charges are typically in the low teens per square foot, and rent has been rising as the community fills out with schools, retail and nurseries.
The risk here is supply. JVC has a heavy pipeline of new towers, and buildings compete for the same tenant pool. Location within the circle matters: units near the district park and main routes let faster than those buried in the interior blocks.
Build quality varies widely between developers. Two units at the same price per square foot can differ sharply in maintenance costs and tenant retention, so a building-level check matters more here than in established districts.