Area brief · data through 22 October 2026

2-bedroom homes in Arabian Ranches 1

What 2-bedroom homes in Arabian Ranches 1 cost, rent for and earn. From 43 DLD sales and 232 Ejari rent contracts in the last 12 months.

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

#58 of 60 areas for 2-bedroom homes by net yieldGolden Visa level

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The opportunity

Net yield of 2.88%, against a Dubai median of 4.60%.

The trade-off

The service charge here is AED 15.00 per sqft. At AED 20.00, the net yield falls to 2.56%. Check the building's Mollak invoice.

Net yieldEstimated2.88%After a standard service charge of AED 15.00 per sqft and costs

Evidence

Source: DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
Sample: 43 sales, 232 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 yieldDerived4.29%Dubai median for this type 3.86%

Evidence

Source: DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
Sample: 43 sales, 232 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 3.85MAED 1,420 per sqft

Median rent / yrObservedAED 165,000Dubai median AED 77,175

Evidence

Source: Ejari rent contracts
Sample: 232 rent contracts
Period: 12 months to 22 October 2026
How: Median of the registered records, so half were above it.

Typical sizeObserved2,611sqft, median of sales

Sales, 12 monthsObserved43232 Ejari contracts

Evidence

Source: DLD registered sales
Sample: 43 sales
Period: 12 months to 22 October 2026
How: A count of registered records.

How the net yield is built

Median rent a year	AED 165,000
Service charge (AED 15.00 × 2,611 sqft)	−AED 39,165
Vacancy and management (5% of rent)	−AED 8,250
Net rent a year	AED 117,585
Median ready price	AED 3.85M
Buying costs (DLD 4% + agency 2%)	+AED 230,760
Total cost	AED 4.08M
Net yield	2.88%

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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 buyer	Mortgage, 25% down
Price or down payment	AED 3.85M	AED 961,500
DLD, agency, trustee and bank fees	AED 239,386	AED 280,174
Total cash needed	AED 4.09M	AED 1.24M

Month by month with a mortgage

Net rent, after service charge and 5% allowance	AED 9,799
Mortgage payment (4.5%, 25 years)	−AED 16,033
Cash flow per month	−AED 6,234

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

Other unit types in Arabian Ranches 1

Unit	Net yield	Ready price	Rent / yr	Size, sqft
3-bedroom homes	3.17%	AED 5.00M	AED 235K	3,729

Areas ranked near this one for 2-bedroom homes

All 60 areas for 2-bedroom homes

#	Area	Net yield	Gross	Ready price	Rent / yr
52	Liwan 1	3.41%	5.36%	AED 1.34M	AED 72K
53	Sufouh Gardens	3.37%	4.64%	AED 2.26M	AED 105K
54	The Springs 2, Emirates Living	3.23%	4.55%	AED 3.52M	AED 160K
55	Mina Rashid	3.17%	4.31%	AED 2.55M	AED 110K
56	Al Jaddaf	3.10%	4.16%	AED 2.31M	AED 96K
57	Jumeirah Garden City	3.10%	4.23%	AED 2.25M	AED 95K
59	Emirates Living	2.87%	4.15%	AED 3.70M	AED 154K
60	Dubai Investment Park 1	2.62%	3.78%	AED 2.00M	AED 76K

Questions investors ask

What rental yield do 2-bedroom homes in Arabian Ranches 1 earn?

2-bedroom homes in Arabian Ranches 1 earn a median gross rental yield of 4.29%: a median rent of AED 165,000 a year against a median ready price of AED 3.85M. After service charges, a 5% allowance and buying costs, the estimated net yield is 2.88%.

How much cash do I need to buy a 2-bedroom home in Arabian Ranches 1?

At the median ready price of AED 3.85M, a cash buyer needs about AED 4.09M including the 4% DLD fee, agency and trustee fees. With 25% down and a mortgage, the cash needed up front is about AED 1.24M.

Can a 2-bedroom home in Arabian Ranches 1 qualify for a Golden Visa?

The median ready price is AED 3.85M, at or above the AED 2M property level for the 10-year Golden Visa. Each owner's share must reach AED 2M. Confirm the current rules with the GDRFA before you buy.

How does Arabian Ranches 1 compare with other areas for 2-bedroom homes?

Arabian Ranches 1 ranks 58 of 60 Dubai areas by estimated net yield for this unit type. The highest is Motor City at 5.93%.

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Sources: DLD sales (43 for this unit type in the last 12 months) and Ejari rent contracts (232), 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.