Studios in Barsha Heights
What studios in Barsha Heights cost, rent for and earn. From 33 DLD sales and 439 Ejari rent contracts in the last 12 months.
Source: DLD open data · Information, not financial advice. Not an official DLD product.
Net yield of 5.83%, 1.23 points above the Dubai median of 4.60%.
The service charge here is AED 15.00 per sqft. At AED 20.00, the net yield falls to 5.61%. Check the building's Mollak invoice.
Evidence
- Source
- DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
- Sample
- 33 sales, 439 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.
Evidence
- Source
- DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
- Sample
- 33 sales, 439 rent contracts
- Period
- 12 months to 22 October 2026
- How
- Median rent divided by median price.
- Leaves out
- Every cost of owning and buying.
Evidence
- Source
- Ejari rent contracts
- Sample
- 439 rent contracts
- Period
- 12 months to 22 October 2026
- How
- Median of the registered records, so half were above it.
Evidence
- Source
- DLD registered sales
- Sample
- 33 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 60,000 |
|---|---|
| Service charge (AED 15.00 × 382 sqft) | −AED 5,730 |
| Vacancy and management (5% of rent) | −AED 3,000 |
| Net rent a year | AED 51,270 |
| Median ready price | AED 830,000 |
| Buying costs (DLD 4% + agency 2%) | +AED 49,800 |
| Total cost | AED 879,800 |
| Net yield | 5.83% |
Service charge: Dubai-wide estimate. The real figure for a building is on its Mollak invoice.
Cash needed to buy at the median price
Converted at European Central Bank reference rates of 26 October 2026, through the dirham's fixed US dollar rate (3.6725). Indicative only: your bank's rate will differ.
| Cash buyer | Mortgage, 25% down | |
|---|---|---|
| Price or down payment | AED 830,000 | AED 207,500 |
| DLD, agency, trustee and bank fees | AED 55,410 | AED 66,792 |
| Total cash needed | AED 885,410 | AED 274,292 |
Month by month with a mortgage
| Net rent, after service charge and 5% allowance | AED 4,273 |
|---|---|
| Mortgage payment (4.5%, 25 years) | −AED 3,460 |
| Cash flow per month | AED 812 |
Example with 25% down at the median price and rent. Rates change and banks decide; ask yours. Not a forecast.
Other unit types in Barsha Heights
| Unit | Net yield | Ready price | Rent / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom homes | 4.34% | AED 1.13M | AED 66K |
| 2-bedroom homes | 4.22% | AED 1.42M | AED 87K |
Areas ranked near this one for studios
All 40 areas for studios| # | Area | Net yield | Ready price | Rent / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | JVC | 5.90% | AED 615K | AED 48K |
| 22 | Discovery Gardens | 5.85% | AED 520K | AED 41K |
| 23 | Town Square | 5.85% | AED 560K | AED 42K |
| 24 | Liwan 1 | 5.84% | AED 525K | AED 41K |
| 26 | Dubai Science Park | 5.83% | AED 604K | AED 46K |
| 27 | DMCC Master Community, JLT | 5.81% | AED 763K | AED 56K |
| 28 | Meydan One | 5.79% | AED 685K | AED 50K |
| 29 | Hadaeq MBR District 7 | 5.72% | AED 760K | AED 55K |
Questions investors ask
What rental yield do studios in Barsha Heights earn?
Studios in Barsha Heights earn a median gross rental yield of 7.23%: a median rent of AED 60,000 a year against a median ready price of AED 830,000. After service charges, a 5% allowance and buying costs, the estimated net yield is 5.83%.
How much cash do I need to buy a studio in Barsha Heights?
At the median ready price of AED 830,000, a cash buyer needs about AED 885,410 including the 4% DLD fee, agency and trustee fees. With 25% down and a mortgage, the cash needed up front is about AED 274,292.
Can a studio in Barsha Heights qualify for a Golden Visa?
The median ready price is AED 830,000, 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 Barsha Heights compare with other areas for studios?
Barsha Heights ranks 25 of 40 Dubai areas by estimated net yield for this unit type. The highest is Dubai Studio City at 7.05%.
Get help with Barsha Heights from a RERA-licensed specialist.
Sources: DLD sales (33 for this unit type in the last 12 months) and Ejari rent contracts (439), 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.