Studios in DAMAC Hills
What studios in DAMAC Hills cost, rent for and earn. From 304 DLD sales and 1,347 Ejari rent contracts in the last 12 months.
Source: DLD open data · Information, not financial advice. Not an official DLD product.
Net yield of 5.33%, 0.73 points above the Dubai median of 4.60%.
The service charge here is AED 23.76 per sqft. At AED 28.76, the net yield falls to 4.98%. Check the building's Mollak invoice.
Evidence
- Source
- DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
- Sample
- 304 sales, 1,347 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
- 304 sales, 1,347 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
- 1,347 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
- 304 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 45,000 |
|---|---|
| Service charge (AED 23.76 × 426 sqft) | −AED 10,122 |
| Vacancy and management (5% of rent) | −AED 2,250 |
| Net rent a year | AED 32,628 |
| Median ready price | AED 578,000 |
| Buying costs (DLD 4% + agency 2%) | +AED 34,680 |
| Total cost | AED 612,680 |
| Net yield | 5.33% |
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
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 578,000 | AED 144,500 |
| DLD, agency, trustee and bank fees | AED 40,038 | AED 48,964 |
| Total cash needed | AED 618,038 | AED 193,464 |
Month by month with a mortgage
| Net rent, after service charge and 5% allowance | AED 2,719 |
|---|---|
| Mortgage payment (4.5%, 25 years) | −AED 2,410 |
| Cash flow per month | AED 309 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-bedroom homes | 3.13% | AED 2.90M | AED 170K |
| 1-bedroom homes | 4.73% | AED 1.00M | AED 70K |
| 2-bedroom homes | 4.44% | AED 1.79M | AED 120K |
Areas ranked near this one for studios
All 40 areas for studios| # | Area | Net yield | Ready price | Rent / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | Meydan One | 5.79% | AED 685K | AED 50K |
| 29 | Hadaeq MBR District 7 | 5.72% | AED 760K | AED 55K |
| 30 | Majan | 5.72% | AED 512K | AED 39K |
| 31 | Arjan | 5.70% | AED 593K | AED 46K |
| 33 | The Greens | 5.29% | AED 900K | AED 60K |
| 34 | Sobha Hartland | 5.24% | AED 990K | AED 66K |
| 35 | Dubai Health Care City Phase 2 | 5.19% | AED 831K | AED 55K |
| 36 | Business Bay | 5.08% | AED 1.02M | AED 65K |
Questions investors ask
What rental yield do studios in DAMAC Hills earn?
Studios in DAMAC Hills earn a median gross rental yield of 7.78%: a median rent of AED 45,000 a year against a median ready price of AED 578,000. After service charges, a 5% allowance and buying costs, the estimated net yield is 5.33%.
How much cash do I need to buy a studio in DAMAC Hills?
At the median ready price of AED 578,000, a cash buyer needs about AED 618,038 including the 4% DLD fee, agency and trustee fees. With 25% down and a mortgage, the cash needed up front is about AED 193,464.
Can a studio in DAMAC Hills qualify for a Golden Visa?
The median ready price is AED 578,000, 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 compare with other areas for studios?
DAMAC Hills ranks 32 of 40 Dubai areas by estimated net yield for this unit type. The highest is Dubai Studio City at 7.05%.
Get help with DAMAC Hills from a RERA-licensed specialist.
Sources: DLD sales (304 for this unit type in the last 12 months) and Ejari rent contracts (1,347), 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.