Dubai Rental Yield Guide 2026
Where does your dirham work hardest? Compare gross and net rental yields across 13 Dubai communities — from 4% prestige waterfront to 7.9% high-yield apartment districts.
- Gross & net yield
- Area by area
Dubai rental yields, ranked
Indicative 2026 gross and net yields across Dubai's most-searched investment communities. Sorted highest to lowest. Prices and rents are community averages — actual returns vary by tower, unit size, and floor.
| Community | Type | Avg Price (AED) | Avg Rent (AED/yr) | Gross Yield | Net Yield | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) | Apartment | 950,000 | 75,000 | 7.9% | 6.5% | High Yield |
| Dubai Sports City | Apartment | 780,000 | 60,000 | 7.7% | 6.3% | High Yield |
| International City | Studio | 380,000 | 29,000 | 7.6% | 6.2% | High Yield |
| Dubai Silicon Oasis | Apartment | 720,000 | 55,000 | 7.6% | 6.2% | High Yield |
| Town Square Dubai | Apartment | 820,000 | 60,000 | 7.3% | 6.0% | High Yield |
| Business Bay | Apartment | 1,650,000 | 110,000 | 6.7% | 5.4% | Balanced |
| Dubai Marina | Apartment | 1,900,000 | 125,000 | 6.6% | 5.3% | Balanced |
| Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR) | Apartment | 2,100,000 | 135,000 | 6.4% | 5.1% | Balanced |
| Downtown Dubai | Apartment | 2,650,000 | 150,000 | 5.7% | 4.6% | Balanced |
| Dubai Hills Estate | Villa | 6,800,000 | 360,000 | 5.3% | 4.3% | Balanced |
| Arabian Ranches | Villa | 5,900,000 | 310,000 | 5.3% | 4.3% | Balanced |
| Palm Jumeirah | Apartment | 3,900,000 | 195,000 | 5.0% | 4.0% | Prestige |
| Emirates Hills | Villa | 24,000,000 | 950,000 | 4.0% | 3.2% | Prestige |
Figures compiled from DLD transaction data, Bayut and Property Finder market snapshots (2026). Indicative only — request a bespoke yield report for a specific address from our team.
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Yield is only half the story
Yield
Annual cash return. High-yield districts (JVC, Sports City) hand you 7%+ from day one — best for cash-flow investors.
Appreciation
Prestige beachfront and prime downtown appreciate faster over 5–10 years. Yield sacrifices are recovered in capital gains.
Liquidity
Popular apartment communities sell in weeks. Ultra-prime villas can take 6–12 months to exit at target price.
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