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1-bedroom homes in Al Barari

What 1-bedroom homes in Al Barari cost, rent for and earn. From 87 DLD sales and 43 Ejari rent contracts in the last 12 months.

Source: DLD open data · Information, not financial advice. Not an official DLD product.

#2 of 55 areas for 1-bedroom homes by net yield
The opportunity

#2 of 55 areas for 1-bedroom homes by net yield

The trade-off

The service charge here is AED 15.00 per sqft. At AED 20.00, the net yield falls to 6.71%. Check the building's Mollak invoice.

Net yieldEstimated7.01%After a standard service charge of AED 15.00 per sqft and costs
Evidence
Source
DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
Sample
87 sales, 43 rent contracts
Period
12 months to 22 October 2026
How
Rent minus service charge and 5% for vacancy and management, divided by price plus 6% buying costs.
Leaves out
Mortgage interest and tax in your home country.
Gross yieldDerived8.83%Dubai median for this type 5.55%
Evidence
Source
DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
Sample
87 sales, 43 rent contracts
Period
12 months to 22 October 2026
How
Median rent divided by median price.
Leaves out
Every cost of owning and buying.
Median ready priceDerivedAED 1.81MAED 1,738 per sqft
Median rent / yrObservedAED 160,000Dubai median AED 58,314
Evidence
Source
Ejari rent contracts
Sample
43 rent contracts
Period
12 months to 22 October 2026
How
Median of the registered records, so half were above it.
Typical sizeObserved1,154sqft, median of sales
Sales, 12 monthsObserved8743 Ejari contracts
Evidence
Source
DLD registered sales
Sample
87 sales
Period
12 months to 22 October 2026
How
A count of registered records.

How the net yield is built

Median rent a yearAED 160,000
Service charge (AED 15.00 × 1,154 sqft)−AED 17,310
Vacancy and management (5% of rent)−AED 8,000
Net rent a yearAED 134,690
Median ready priceAED 1.81M
Buying costs (DLD 4% + agency 2%)+AED 108,720
Total costAED 1.92M
Net yield7.01%
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Service charge: Dubai-wide estimate. The real figure for a building is on its Mollak invoice.

Cash needed to buy at the median price

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Cash buyerMortgage, 25% down
Price or down paymentAED 1.81MAED 453,000
DLD, agency, trustee and bank feesAED 115,312AED 136,270
Total cash neededAED 1.93MAED 589,270

Month by month with a mortgage

Net rent, after service charge and 5% allowanceAED 11,224
Mortgage payment (4.5%, 25 years)−AED 7,554
Cash flow per monthAED 3,670

Example with 25% down at the median price and rent. Rates change and banks decide; ask yours. Not a forecast.

Other unit types in Al Barari

UnitNet yieldReady priceRent / yrSize, sqft
4-bedroom homes5.13%AED 8.16MAED 498K1,935

Areas ranked near this one for 1-bedroom homes

All 55 areas for 1-bedroom homes
#AreaNet yieldGrossReady priceRent / yr
1Jumeirah Golf Estates7.96%10.42%AED 840KAED 88K
3Down Town Jabal Ali6.77%9.28%AED 625KAED 58K
4Rukan5.99%6.98%AED 960KAED 67K
5Dubai Production City5.91%8.55%AED 655KAED 56K
6Motor City5.81%7.76%AED 928KAED 72K
7Remraam5.80%8.06%AED 682KAED 55K
8International City Phase 15.78%8.89%AED 450KAED 40K
9Living Legends5.77%7.98%AED 877KAED 70K

Questions investors ask

What rental yield do 1-bedroom homes in Al Barari earn?

1-bedroom homes in Al Barari earn a median gross rental yield of 8.83%: a median rent of AED 160,000 a year against a median ready price of AED 1.81M. After service charges, a 5% allowance and buying costs, the estimated net yield is 7.01%.

How much cash do I need to buy a 1-bedroom home in Al Barari?

At the median ready price of AED 1.81M, a cash buyer needs about AED 1.93M including the 4% DLD fee, agency and trustee fees. With 25% down and a mortgage, the cash needed up front is about AED 589,270.

Can a 1-bedroom home in Al Barari qualify for a Golden Visa?

The median ready price is AED 1.81M, below the AED 2M property level for the 10-year Golden Visa. Several properties can be combined to reach the level. Confirm the current rules with the GDRFA.

How does Al Barari compare with other areas for 1-bedroom homes?

Al Barari ranks 2 of 55 Dubai areas by estimated net yield for this unit type. The highest is Jumeirah Golf Estates at 7.96%.

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Sources: DLD sales (87 for this unit type in the last 12 months) and Ejari rent contracts (43), via Dubai Data. Data through 22 October 2026. Fees are typical figures. Source · ZoneIQ gives information, not financial or investment advice. Figures are medians and estimates. Check any unit yourself before you commit.