Area brief · data through 22 October 2026

1-bedroom homes in DAMAC Hills

What 1-bedroom homes in DAMAC Hills cost, rent for and earn. From 848 DLD sales and 1,278 Ejari rent contracts in the last 12 months.

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

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

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The opportunity

Net yield of 4.73%, against a Dubai median of 4.60%.

The trade-off

The service charge here is AED 23.76 per sqft. At AED 28.76, the net yield falls to 4.41%. Check the building's Mollak invoice.

Net yieldEstimated4.73%After an estimated service charge of AED 23.76 per sqft (area median, DLD index) and costs

Evidence

Source: DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
Sample: 848 sales, 1,278 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 yieldDerived7.00%Dubai median for this type 5.55%

Evidence

Source: DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
Sample: 848 sales, 1,278 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 1.00MAED 1,773 per sqft

Median rent / yrObservedAED 70,000Dubai median AED 58,314

Evidence

Source: Ejari rent contracts
Sample: 1,278 rent contracts
Period: 12 months to 22 October 2026
How: Median of the registered records, so half were above it.

Typical sizeObserved688sqft, median of sales

Sales, 12 monthsObserved8481,278 Ejari contracts

Evidence

Source: DLD registered sales
Sample: 848 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 70,000
Service charge (AED 23.76 × 688 sqft)	−AED 16,347
Vacancy and management (5% of rent)	−AED 3,500
Net rent a year	AED 50,153
Median ready price	AED 1.00M
Buying costs (DLD 4% + agency 2%)	+AED 60,000
Total cost	AED 1.06M
Net yield	4.73%

Try another service charge (AED per sqft)

Service charge: an estimate, the median of 3 buildings' rates in the DLD Service Charge Index, 2026. 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 1.00M	AED 250,000
DLD, agency, trustee and bank fees	AED 65,780	AED 78,820
Total cash needed	AED 1.07M	AED 328,820

Month by month with a mortgage

Net rent, after service charge and 5% allowance	AED 4,179
Mortgage payment (4.5%, 25 years)	−AED 4,169
Cash flow per month	AED 11

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

Unit	Net yield	Ready price	Rent / yr	Size, sqft
3-bedroom homes	3.13%	AED 2.90M	AED 170K	2,745
Studios	5.33%	AED 578K	AED 45K	426
2-bedroom homes	4.44%	AED 1.79M	AED 120K	1,260

Areas ranked near this one for 1-bedroom homes

All 55 areas for 1-bedroom homes

#	Area	Net yield	Gross	Ready price	Rent / yr
31	Sobha Hartland	4.88%	6.23%	AED 1.38M	AED 86K
32	Sufouh Gardens	4.81%	6.28%	AED 1.35M	AED 85K
33	City Walk	4.80%	5.86%	AED 2.50M	AED 147K
34	Dubai Science Park	4.80%	6.80%	AED 1.03M	AED 70K
36	The Greens	4.68%	6.04%	AED 1.49M	AED 90K
37	Hadaeq MBR District 7	4.60%	6.07%	AED 1.35M	AED 82K
38	Dubai Water Canal	4.58%	5.55%	AED 2.77M	AED 154K
39	Warsan First Development	4.51%	6.41%	AED 780K	AED 50K

Questions investors ask

What rental yield do 1-bedroom homes in DAMAC Hills earn?

1-bedroom homes in DAMAC Hills earn a median gross rental yield of 7.00%: a median rent of AED 70,000 a year against a median ready price of AED 1.00M. After service charges, a 5% allowance and buying costs, the estimated net yield is 4.73%.

How much cash do I need to buy a 1-bedroom home in DAMAC Hills?

At the median ready price of AED 1.00M, a cash buyer needs about AED 1.07M including the 4% DLD fee, agency and trustee fees. With 25% down and a mortgage, the cash needed up front is about AED 328,820.

Can a 1-bedroom home in DAMAC Hills qualify for a Golden Visa?

The median ready price is AED 1.00M, 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 compare with other areas for 1-bedroom homes?

DAMAC Hills ranks 35 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 (848 for this unit type in the last 12 months) and Ejari rent contracts (1,278), 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.