1-bedroom homes in Discovery Gardens
What 1-bedroom homes in Discovery Gardens cost, rent for and earn. From 471 DLD sales and 5,671 Ejari rent contracts in the last 12 months.
Source: DLD open data · Information, not financial advice. Not an official DLD product.
Net yield of 5.19%, 0.59 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 4.64%. Check the building's Mollak invoice.
Evidence
- Source
- DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
- Sample
- 471 sales, 5,671 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
- 471 sales, 5,671 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
- 5,671 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
- 471 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 59,799 |
|---|---|
| Service charge (AED 15.00 × 921 sqft) | −AED 13,815 |
| Vacancy and management (5% of rent) | −AED 2,990 |
| Net rent a year | AED 42,994 |
| Median ready price | AED 781,000 |
| Buying costs (DLD 4% + agency 2%) | +AED 46,860 |
| Total cost | AED 827,860 |
| Net yield | 5.19% |
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 781,000 | AED 195,250 |
| DLD, agency, trustee and bank fees | AED 52,421 | AED 63,325 |
| Total cash needed | AED 833,421 | AED 258,575 |
Month by month with a mortgage
| Net rent, after service charge and 5% allowance | AED 3,583 |
|---|---|
| Mortgage payment (4.5%, 25 years) | −AED 3,256 |
| Cash flow per month | AED 327 |
Example with 25% down at the median price and rent. Rates change and banks decide; ask yours. Not a forecast.
Other unit types in Discovery Gardens
| Unit | Net yield | Ready price | Rent / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studios | 5.85% | AED 520K | AED 41K |
| 2-bedroom homes | 3.88% | AED 1.25M | AED 76K |
Areas ranked near this one for 1-bedroom homes
All 55 areas for 1-bedroom homes| # | Area | Net yield | Ready price | Rent / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | DMCC Master Community, JLT | 5.32% | AED 1.13M | AED 80K |
| 19 | Dubai Land Residence Complex | 5.29% | AED 650K | AED 51K |
| 20 | JLT | 5.29% | AED 1.22M | AED 85K |
| 21 | Meydan Racecourse | 5.27% | AED 1.19M | AED 80K |
| 23 | MBR City District One | 5.18% | AED 1.52M | AED 100K |
| 24 | Majan | 5.09% | AED 800K | AED 58K |
| 25 | JVC | 4.98% | AED 1.00M | AED 70K |
| 26 | Al Furjan | 4.97% | AED 1.00M | AED 68K |
Questions investors ask
What rental yield do 1-bedroom homes in Discovery Gardens earn?
1-bedroom homes in Discovery Gardens earn a median gross rental yield of 7.66%: a median rent of AED 59,799 a year against a median ready price of AED 781,000. After service charges, a 5% allowance and buying costs, the estimated net yield is 5.19%.
How much cash do I need to buy a 1-bedroom home in Discovery Gardens?
At the median ready price of AED 781,000, a cash buyer needs about AED 833,421 including the 4% DLD fee, agency and trustee fees. With 25% down and a mortgage, the cash needed up front is about AED 258,575.
Can a 1-bedroom home in Discovery Gardens qualify for a Golden Visa?
The median ready price is AED 781,000, 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 Discovery Gardens compare with other areas for 1-bedroom homes?
Discovery Gardens ranks 22 of 55 Dubai areas by estimated net yield for this unit type. The highest is Jumeirah Golf Estates at 7.96%.
Get help with Discovery Gardens from a RERA-licensed specialist.
Sources: DLD sales (471 for this unit type in the last 12 months) and Ejari rent contracts (5,671), 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.