Family
The Lakes
Established Emaar villa community
Mature lake-side villas with school catchment families compete for.
Gross yield
5.5%
Data updated: May 2026
QoQ
+0.7 pp
Price/sqft
Dh1,720
Median
Dh5.4M
5.5%
gross yield
The Lakes rental yield, prices and rents, 2026
Gross yield?
5.5%
QoQ change?
+0.7 pp
Price / sqft?
Dh1,720
Median ticket?
Dh5.4M
Handovers next 12mo?
0
Time to sell?
58 days
Rent change YoY?
+6.8%
Median annual rent?
Dh295,000
“Mature lake-side villas with school catchment that families compete for.”Houman Jalouti
Who rents and buys in The Lakes
Premium family buyers, often relocating from The Springs. Plot value is a meaningful share of the ticket.
The Lakes supply and handovers
Mature, zero new builds. Resale velocity is moderate.
Is The Lakes a good investment?
End-user buy. Renovation upside on older streets is the move.
Areas similar to The Lakes
Jumeirah Park (similar) and The Springs (cheaper).
The Lakes property outlook, next 12 months
Hold long-term; plot value compounds.