Yield-led
International City
Themed clusters, lowest entry in Dubai
Cheapest freehold entry in Dubai.
Gross yield
8.6%
Data updated: May 2026
QoQ
+0.2 pp
Price/sqft
Dh640
Median
Dh430K
International City rental yield, prices and rents, 2026
Gross yield?
8.6%
QoQ change?
+0.2 pp
Price / sqft?
Dh640
Median ticket?
Dh430K
Handovers next 12mo?
0
Time to sell?
32 days
Rent change YoY?
+11.8%
Median annual rent?
Dh41,000
“Cheapest freehold entry in Dubai. Volume is the moat; price growth is not the play.”Houman Jalouti
Who rents and buys in International City
Affordable tenant base. Volume is the moat; the buyer pool is investors first.
International City supply and handovers
Cluster build quality varies meaningfully. Some buildings still have unresolved OA disputes.
Is International City a good investment?
Yield only, with disciplined building selection.
Areas similar to International City
Discovery Gardens (better build) and IMPZ (newer).
International City property outlook, next 12 months
Build a portfolio of multiple small tickets, not a single bet.