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Dubai Rental Yield by Community

Compute gross and net rental yield on any Dubai property and compare against pre-loaded community benchmarks for Marina, Downtown, Palm Jumeirah, JVC and more.

Net rental yield

5.60%

→ At benchmark (6.50% in Dubai Marina)

Community
Property value
AED
Monthly rent
AED / month
Annual expenses
AED / year

Service charges, maintenance, cooling, management. Exclude mortgage.

Gross yield
6.40%
Community benchmark
6.50%
Annual rent
AED 96,000
Annual expenses
AED 12,000
Rating
Average
How this is calculated

Gross yield (%) = (annual rent / property value) x 100

Net yield (%) = ((annual rent - expenses) / property value) x 100

Comparison uses a plus or minus 1 percentage point tolerance around the community benchmark.

Benchmarks are 2026 market averages sourced from public DLD rental transactions and refreshed quarterly.

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FAQ

Common questions

Which Dubai communities have the highest rental yield?

As of 2026 benchmarks, JVC leads at roughly 8.5 percent gross, followed by Dubai South at 8.0 percent and Business Bay at 7.0 percent. Dubai Marina and Jebel Ali sit around 6 to 6.5 percent, while premium prestige communities like Downtown Dubai and Palm Jumeirah cluster at 4.5 to 5.0 percent because investors price in capital growth over yield.

Why do prestige communities have lower rental yields?

Prestige assets in Downtown Dubai, Palm Jumeirah, and Emirates Hills trade at a premium because buyers expect above-market capital appreciation. That inflates the denominator (property value) faster than rent can grow, compressing the yield. The trade-off is stronger long-term equity growth and easier resale to global buyers.

What is a fair benchmark comparison for a community yield?

Compare your net yield (rent minus service charges, maintenance, and management) against the community benchmark. Being within 1 percentage point is normal. More than 1 point below signals an overpriced entry or high running costs. More than 1 point above the benchmark usually means underpriced rent or an outlier deal worth double-checking.

Do service charges vary a lot between Dubai communities?

Yes. Service charges in Palm Jumeirah and Downtown Dubai can hit AED 25 to 35 per square foot per year, while JVC and Dubai South often sit below AED 15. This gap is the single biggest driver of the difference between gross and net yield in Dubai underwriting.
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