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*Estimates only. Service charges vary by project.
A net ROI of 7% or higher is considered institutional-grade in the current Dubai market.
"Yield compression is expected in prime areas like Downtown. Focus on high-density secondary hubs for maximum rental growth."
Dubai offers 0% personal income tax on rental yields. Corporate tax may apply for institutional holders (9% above AED 375k threshold).
Use these DLD-sourced averages to calibrate your entry price in the calculator above. Showing top 12 areas by transaction volume.
| Area | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jumeirah Village Circle | AED 1,681 | AED 1,420 | AED 1,303 | — |
| Business Bay | AED 2,688 | AED 2,501 | AED 2,447 | — |
| Dubai South | AED 1,586 | AED 1,611 | AED 1,673 | — |
| Wadi Al Safa 5 | AED 1,561 | AED 1,312 | AED 1,225 | — |
| Jabal Ali | AED 1,595 | AED 2,138 | AED 1,903 | — |
| Wadi Al Safa 3 | AED 1,749 | AED 1,376 | AED 1,260 | — |
| Dubai Sports City | AED 1,698 | AED 1,803 | AED 1,570 | — |
| Deira Islands | — | AED 2,646 | AED 2,620 | — |
| Dubai Investment Park 2 | — | AED 1,472 | AED 1,439 | — |
| Dubai Maritime City | AED 3,326 | AED 3,000 | AED 2,996 | — |
| Al Barsha South 2 | AED 1,974 | AED 1,539 | — | — |
| Jumeirah Village Triangle | AED 1,821 | AED 1,546 | AED 1,335 | — |
Source: DLD Transactions · Sales only · meter_sale_price 500–150,000 AED/sqm · Min 10 transactions per segment
Average annual service charge cost by community. Use as a holding cost input in your net yield model.
| Community | Avg Annual (AED) | Projects |
|---|---|---|
| Unspecified | 127 | 16 |
| Damac Hills | 82 | 18 |
| Business Bay | 63 | 56 |
| Burj Khalifa District | 51 | 16 |
| Nshama | 46 | 11 |
| Palm Jumeirah | 46 | 19 |
| Al Furjan | 45 | 25 |
| Barsha Heights | 45 | 7 |
| Jumeira Bay | 44 | 3 |
| Dubai Hills Estate | 44 | 4 |
| Motor City | 41 | 3 |
| Downtown Jebel Ali | 37 | 2 |
| Dubai Land | 37 | 89 |
| Dubai HealthCare City | 34 | 3 |
| Jumeirah Lakes Towers | 30 | 29 |
Source: DLD Service Charges · Budget year 2023+ · Averaged across service categories