Area brief · data through 22 October 2026

Studios in DAMAC Hills 2

What studios in DAMAC Hills 2 cost, rent for and earn. From 59 DLD sales and 211 Ejari rent contracts in the last 12 months.

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

#17 of 40 areas for studios by net yield

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The opportunity

Net yield of 6.05%, 1.45 points above the 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 5.61%. Check the building's Mollak invoice.

Net yieldEstimated6.05%After a standard service charge of AED 15.00 per sqft and costs

Evidence

Source: DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
Sample: 59 sales, 211 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 yieldDerived8.22%Dubai median for this type 7.10%

Evidence

Source: DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
Sample: 59 sales, 211 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 450,000AED 1,091 per sqft

Median rent / yrObservedAED 37,000Dubai median AED 40,000

Evidence

Source: Ejari rent contracts
Sample: 211 rent contracts
Period: 12 months to 22 October 2026
How: Median of the registered records, so half were above it.

Typical sizeObserved420sqft, median of sales

Sales, 12 monthsObserved59211 Ejari contracts

Evidence

Source: DLD registered sales
Sample: 59 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 37,000
Service charge (AED 15.00 × 420 sqft)	−AED 6,300
Vacancy and management (5% of rent)	−AED 1,850
Net rent a year	AED 28,850
Median ready price	AED 450,000
Buying costs (DLD 4% + agency 2%)	+AED 27,000
Total cost	AED 477,000
Net yield	6.05%

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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 450,000	AED 112,500
DLD, agency, trustee and bank fees	AED 32,230	AED 39,908
Total cash needed	AED 482,230	AED 152,408

Month by month with a mortgage

Net rent, after service charge and 5% allowance	AED 2,404
Mortgage payment (4.5%, 25 years)	−AED 1,876
Cash flow per month	AED 528

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

Other unit types in DAMAC Hills 2

Unit	Net yield	Ready price	Rent / yr	Size, sqft
1-bedroom homes	5.34%	AED 660K	AED 48K	551
2-bedroom homes	4.89%	AED 960K	AED 68K	991

Areas ranked near this one for studios

All 40 areas for studios

#	Area	Net yield	Gross	Ready price	Rent / yr
13	Remraam	6.15%	8.42%	AED 475K	AED 40K
14	JVT	6.14%	7.90%	AED 582K	AED 46K
15	JLT	6.08%	7.67%	AED 794K	AED 61K
16	Living Legends	6.06%	7.93%	AED 580K	AED 46K
18	Warsan First Development	5.97%	7.84%	AED 510K	AED 40K
19	Dubai Hills	5.92%	7.50%	AED 960K	AED 72K
20	International City Phase 3	5.91%	7.93%	AED 479K	AED 38K
21	JVC	5.90%	7.80%	AED 615K	AED 48K

Questions investors ask

What rental yield do studios in DAMAC Hills 2 earn?

Studios in DAMAC Hills 2 earn a median gross rental yield of 8.22%: a median rent of AED 37,000 a year against a median ready price of AED 450,000. After service charges, a 5% allowance and buying costs, the estimated net yield is 6.05%.

How much cash do I need to buy a studio in DAMAC Hills 2?

At the median ready price of AED 450,000, a cash buyer needs about AED 482,230 including the 4% DLD fee, agency and trustee fees. With 25% down and a mortgage, the cash needed up front is about AED 152,408.

Can a studio in DAMAC Hills 2 qualify for a Golden Visa?

The median ready price is AED 450,000, 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 DAMAC Hills 2 compare with other areas for studios?

DAMAC Hills 2 ranks 17 of 40 Dubai areas by estimated net yield for this unit type. The highest is Dubai Studio City at 7.05%.

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Sources: DLD sales (59 for this unit type in the last 12 months) and Ejari rent contracts (211), 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.