1-bedroom homes in City Walk
What 1-bedroom homes in City Walk cost, rent for and earn. From 345 DLD sales and 390 Ejari rent contracts in the last 12 months.
Source: DLD open data · Information, not financial advice. Not an official DLD product.
Net yield of 4.80%, against a Dubai median of 4.60%.
The service charge here is AED 15.00 per sqft. At AED 20.00, the net yield falls to 4.64%. Check the building's Mollak invoice.
Evidence
- Source
- DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
- Sample
- 345 sales, 390 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
- 345 sales, 390 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
- 390 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
- 345 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 146,592 |
|---|---|
| Service charge (AED 15.00 × 804 sqft) | −AED 12,060 |
| Vacancy and management (5% of rent) | −AED 7,330 |
| Net rent a year | AED 127,202 |
| Median ready price | AED 2.50M |
| Buying costs (DLD 4% + agency 2%) | +AED 150,120 |
| Total cost | AED 2.65M |
| Net yield | 4.80% |
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 2.50M | AED 625,500 |
| DLD, agency, trustee and bank fees | AED 157,402 | AED 185,086 |
| Total cash needed | AED 2.66M | AED 810,586 |
Month by month with a mortgage
| Net rent, after service charge and 5% allowance | AED 10,600 |
|---|---|
| Mortgage payment (4.5%, 25 years) | −AED 10,430 |
| Cash flow per month | AED 170 |
Example with 25% down at the median price and rent. Rates change and banks decide; ask yours. Not a forecast.
Other unit types in City Walk
| Unit | Net yield | Ready price | Rent / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-bedroom homes | 3.79% | AED 6.50M | AED 311K |
| 2-bedroom homes | 4.23% | AED 4.42M | AED 230K |
Areas ranked near this one for 1-bedroom homes
All 55 areas for 1-bedroom homes| # | Area | Net yield | Ready price | Rent / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | Arjan | 4.90% | AED 971K | AED 68K |
| 30 | Meydan One | 4.90% | AED 1.17M | AED 75K |
| 31 | Sobha Hartland | 4.88% | AED 1.38M | AED 86K |
| 32 | Sufouh Gardens | 4.81% | AED 1.35M | AED 85K |
| 34 | Dubai Science Park | 4.80% | AED 1.03M | AED 70K |
| 35 | DAMAC Hills | 4.73% | AED 1.00M | AED 70K |
| 36 | The Greens | 4.68% | AED 1.49M | AED 90K |
| 37 | Hadaeq MBR District 7 | 4.60% | AED 1.35M | AED 82K |
Questions investors ask
What rental yield do 1-bedroom homes in City Walk earn?
1-bedroom homes in City Walk earn a median gross rental yield of 5.86%: a median rent of AED 146,592 a year against a median ready price of AED 2.50M. After service charges, a 5% allowance and buying costs, the estimated net yield is 4.80%.
How much cash do I need to buy a 1-bedroom home in City Walk?
At the median ready price of AED 2.50M, a cash buyer needs about AED 2.66M including the 4% DLD fee, agency and trustee fees. With 25% down and a mortgage, the cash needed up front is about AED 810,586.
Can a 1-bedroom home in City Walk qualify for a Golden Visa?
The median ready price is AED 2.50M, 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 City Walk compare with other areas for 1-bedroom homes?
City Walk ranks 33 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 (345 for this unit type in the last 12 months) and Ejari rent contracts (390), 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.