UPDATED Q1 2026 · DLD DATA

    Dubai Rental Yield Rankings (2026)

    Every major community ranked by gross yield, occupancy and tenant demand.

    7.2%

    Dubai

    3.8%

    London

    4.2%

    New York

    3.5%

    Singapore

    Gross rental yield comparison · Major global cities

    Top 10 Yield Areas

    10 rows
    #1
    Dubai South
    Apartments
    8.5%
    6.5%
    AED 51,000
    AED 600,000
    −2.0%
    #2
    JVC
    Apartments
    8.4%
    6.4%
    AED 45,980
    AED 550,000
    −2.0%
    #4
    Arjan
    Apartments
    7.9%
    5.9%
    AED 51,350
    AED 650,000
    −2.0%
    #3
    Deira / Bur Dubai
    Apartments
    7.8%
    5.8%
    AED 35,100
    AED 450,000
    −2.0%
    #5
    JVT
    Apartments
    7.7%
    5.7%
    AED 40,040
    AED 520,000
    −2.0%
    #6
    DAMAC Hills
    Apartments
    6.8%
    4.8%
    AED 64,600
    AED 950,000
    −2.0%
    #7
    Creek Harbour
    Apartments
    6.5%
    4.5%
    AED 78,000
    AED 1,200,000
    −2.0%
    #8
    Meydan / MBR
    Apartments
    6.2%
    4.2%
    AED 68,200
    AED 1,100,000
    −2.0%
    #9
    Business Bay
    Apartments
    5.8%
    3.8%
    AED 81,200
    AED 1,400,000
    −2.0%
    #10
    Dubai Marina
    Apartments
    5.6%
    3.6%
    AED 84,000
    AED 1,500,000
    −2.0%

    Gross yields based on DLD transaction data Q1 2026. Net yields estimated after service charges, vacancy and maintenance.

    Invest in Dubai's highest-yield areas

    How Yield Is Calculated

    Gross Yield = (Annual Rent ÷ Purchase Price) × 100

    Example Dubai South 1BR: AED 76,500 rent ÷ AED 900,000 = 8.5%

    Net Yield = Gross − Service Charge (3-5%) − Vacancy (2%) − Maintenance (1%)

    Strategy Match

    Max Cashflow

    → Dubai South, JVC, Deira

    8%+ gross yield. Optimise for monthly income.

    Avg Entry

    AED 550K

    3yr Growth

    +38%

    Occupancy

    94%

    Balanced Return

    → Arjan, JVT, DAMAC Hills

    7-8% yield with moderate capital growth.

    Avg Entry

    AED 750K

    3yr Growth

    +28%

    Occupancy

    91%

    Growth + Yield

    → Creek Harbour, Meydan

    6-7% yield today, 2040 infrastructure upside.

    Avg Entry

    AED 1.2M

    3yr Growth

    +22%

    Occupancy

    88%

    Capital Preservation

    → Business Bay, Marina

    5-6% yield with strong resale liquidity.

    Avg Entry

    AED 1.5M

    3yr Growth

    +12%

    Occupancy

    92%

    Tenant Demand

    AreaPrimary TenantLeaseDemand2040 OutlookDemand Driver
    Dubai SouthAirport / logistics workers1yrHighVery StrongAl Maktoum Airport expansion creating 65K+ jobs by 2030
    JVCYoung professionals1yrVery HighStrongAffordable entry attracts 25-35 yr olds priced out of Marina/Downtown
    DeiraMixed expat community1yrHighVery StrongHeritage district revitalisation + Deira Islands development
    ArjanBudget expats1yrHighStrongDubai Hills Mall spillover + Miracle Garden tourism footfall
    JVTFamilies1-2yrGrowingStrongOnly large-scale townhouse community in JVC corridor — structural scarcity

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