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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 1,685 | AED 1,424 | AED 1,309 | — |
| Dubai South | AED 1,673 | AED 1,594 | AED 1,652 | — |
| Business Bay | AED 2,696 | AED 2,521 | AED 2,461 | — |
| Wadi Al Safa 5 | AED 1,566 | AED 1,324 | AED 1,245 | — |
| Jabal Ali | AED 1,593 | AED 2,181 | AED 1,921 | — |
| Wadi Al Safa 3 | AED 1,755 | AED 1,381 | AED 1,256 | — |
| Deira Islands | — | AED 2,673 | AED 2,645 | — |
| Dubai Investment Park 2 | — | AED 1,469 | AED 1,446 | — |
| Al Barsha South 2 | AED 1,983 | AED 1,541 | — | — |
| Dubai Maritime City | AED 3,330 | AED 3,005 | AED 2,978 | — |
| Jumeirah Village Triangle | AED 1,834 | AED 1,554 | AED 1,338 | — |
| Dubai Sports City | AED 1,708 | AED 1,773 | AED 1,555 | — |
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