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Advanced yield modeling with live DLD transaction benchmarks.
*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 1,675 | AED 1,413 | AED 1,301 | โ |
| Business Bay | AED 2,677 | AED 2,470 | AED 2,423 | โ |
| Wadi Al Safa 5 | AED 1,555 | AED 1,285 | AED 1,180 | โ |
| Dubai South | AED 1,566 | AED 1,564 | AED 1,655 | โ |
| Dubai Sports City | AED 1,640 | AED 1,814 | AED 1,566 | โ |
| Wadi Al Safa 3 | AED 1,745 | AED 1,344 | AED 1,245 | โ |
| Jabal Ali | AED 1,564 | AED 1,994 | AED 1,869 | โ |
| Jumeirah Village Triangle | AED 1,795 | AED 1,527 | AED 1,330 | โ |
| Al Barsha South 2 | AED 1,969 | AED 1,540 | โ | โ |
| Dubai Investment Park 2 | โ | AED 1,469 | AED 1,429 | โ |
| Dubai Maritime City | AED 3,323 | AED 3,004 | AED 3,000 | โ |
| JVT Area | AED 1,601 | AED 1,273 | AED 1,169 | โ |
Source: DLD Transactions ยท Sales only ยท meter_sale_price 500โ150,000 AED/sqm ยท 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 ยท Budget year 2023+ ยท Averaged across service categories