DLD data to 31 October 2026
Dubai rental yields on studio homes
Among Dubai areas with at least 30 ready sales and 30 rental contracts, the highest gross yields on studio homes are in Al Khail Heights (10.1%), International City Ph 1 (Warsan First) (9.6%) and Majan (9.5%). The lowest are in Palm Jumeirah (5.7%) and Dubai Marina (5.8%). Worked out from Dubai Land Department records from 1 January 2026 to 31 October 2026, before costs.
- 10.1%
- highest, Al Khail Heights
- 5.7%
- lowest, Palm Jumeirah
- 9.9 yrs
- shortest payback
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Highest gross yields
| Area | Gross yield | Payback | Sale AED/sq ft | Rent AED/sq ft/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Khail Heights | 10.1% | 9.9 yrs | 1,016 | 102 |
| International City Ph 1 (Warsan First) | 9.6% | 10.4 yrs | 841 | 81 |
| Majan | 9.5% | 10.5 yrs | 1,118 | 106 |
| Dubai Investment Park Second | 9.3% | 10.8 yrs | 890 | 82 |
| Dubai Residence Complex | 9.2% | 10.8 yrs | 919 | 85 |
| International City Ph 2 & 3 (Warsan Fourth) | 8.9% | 11.3 yrs | 1,000 | 89 |
| Dubai Studio City (Al Hebiah Second) | 8.8% | 11.4 yrs | 1,438 | 127 |
| Dubai Sports City (Al Hebiah Fourth) | 8.6% | 11.7 yrs | 1,046 | 90 |
| Dubai Silicon Oasis | 8.6% | 11.6 yrs | 1,074 | 93 |
| Dubai Production City | 8.5% | 11.8 yrs | 1,024 | 87 |
Lowest gross yields
| Area | Gross yield | Payback | Sale AED/sq ft | Rent AED/sq ft/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Jumeirah | 5.7% | 17.5 yrs | 3,549 | 202 |
| Dubai Marina | 5.8% | 17.3 yrs | 2,527 | 146 |
| Downtown Dubai | 6.2% | 16.0 yrs | 2,265 | 141 |
| Business Bay | 6.7% | 14.9 yrs | 2,056 | 138 |
| Meydan One (Al Merkadh) | 6.8% | 14.7 yrs | 1,989 | 135 |
| Sobha Hartland | 7.0% | 14.4 yrs | 1,808 | 126 |
| Dubai Healthcare City | 7.3% | 13.6 yrs | 1,788 | 131 |
| Town Square | 7.4% | 13.5 yrs | 1,592 | 118 |
| Jumeirah Lakes Towers | 7.4% | 13.5 yrs | 1,706 | 126 |
| Dubai Science Park | 7.4% | 13.6 yrs | 1,444 | 107 |
How to read this map
Gross yield is the median annual rent per sq ft divided by the median sale price per sq ft of ready homes, using the same projects wherever a rental record names one. Service charges, vacancy and other costs aren't deducted, so a net yield will be lower.
These tables list areas with at least 30 ready sales and 30 rental contracts this year. DLD rental records have no usable bedroom field, so a flat's type is estimated from its size. Villas are recorded as villas. A high yield can also reflect older buildings or weaker price growth.
Common questions
Which Dubai area has the highest rental yield on studio homes?
Al Khail Heights, at a gross 10.1%, followed by International City Ph 1 (Warsan First), Majan, among areas with enough deals to compare from 1 January 2026 to 31 October 2026.
Is this gross or net yield?
Gross. Service charges, vacancy, maintenance and purchase costs aren't deducted, so what an owner actually earns will be lower.
Where do these yields come from?
The figures come from Dubai Land Department open data (https://dubailand.gov.ae/en/open-data/real-estate-data/), analysed by DataDXB. This is not an official DLD publication.
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