Dubai Rental Yield Index · July 2026
Data as of 1 July 2026
Gross rental yield across the main Dubai areas, updated monthly with a fixed methodology. Built as a citable reference for journalists, analysts, and investors.
| Area | Avg price / sqft (AED) | Avg annual rent (AED) | Gross yield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) | 1,180 | 64,500 | 8.2% |
| Business Bay | 1,820 | 120,500 | 7.1% |
| Dubai Marina | 2,140 | 147,000 | 6.4% |
| Downtown Dubai | 2,910 | 190,500 | 5.6% |
| JBR | 1,890 | 140,500 | 7.4% |
| DIFC | 3,180 | 213,000 | 5.2% |
| Palm Jumeirah | 3,650 | 297,500 | 4.8% |
| Dubai Hills Estate | 1,950 | 165,000 | 5.9% |
| Meydan (MBR City) | 1,640 | 120,500 | 6.7% |
| Dubai South | 980 | 56,000 | 7.8% |
| Dubai Silicon Oasis | 1,400 | 36,000 | 8.0% |
| Arabian Ranches (villas) | 1,420 | 140,500 | 5.4% |
Methodology
Gross yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before service charge and other costs. Each area is measured on its typical entry unit: a studio in the most affordable districts, a one-bedroom apartment in most apartment districts, and a villa in villa communities.
DLD transaction records via public portals, asking rents from major listing platforms, cross-checked against the RERA Rental Index.
Prices average ready (secondary) transactions in the reporting window, not off-plan sales. Rents average new contracts in the same window, not renewals. Net yield typically lands 1.5 to 2.5 percentage points below gross; run your own unit through the yield calculator for the exact number.
The index is refreshed monthly with the same methodology, and every past edition stays online permanently.
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