Area brief · data through 22 October 2026

Studios in Discovery Gardens

What studios in Discovery Gardens cost, rent for and earn. From 528 DLD sales and 6,256 Ejari rent contracts in the last 12 months.

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

#22 of 40 areas for studios by net yield

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The opportunity

Net yield of 5.85%, 1.25 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 5.42%. Check the building's Mollak invoice.

Net yieldEstimated5.85%After a standard service charge of AED 15.00 per sqft and costs

Evidence

Source: DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
Sample: 528 sales, 6,256 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 yieldDerived7.97%Dubai median for this type 7.10%

Evidence

Source: DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
Sample: 528 sales, 6,256 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 520,000AED 1,085 per sqft

Median rent / yrObservedAED 41,440Dubai median AED 40,000

Evidence

Source: Ejari rent contracts
Sample: 6,256 rent contracts
Period: 12 months to 22 October 2026
How: Median of the registered records, so half were above it.

Typical sizeObserved474sqft, median of sales

Sales, 12 monthsObserved5286,256 Ejari contracts

Evidence

Source: DLD registered sales
Sample: 528 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 41,440
Service charge (AED 15.00 × 474 sqft)	−AED 7,110
Vacancy and management (5% of rent)	−AED 2,072
Net rent a year	AED 32,258
Median ready price	AED 520,000
Buying costs (DLD 4% + agency 2%)	+AED 31,200
Total cost	AED 551,200
Net yield	5.85%

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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 520,000	AED 130,000
DLD, agency, trustee and bank fees	AED 36,500	AED 44,860
Total cash needed	AED 556,500	AED 174,860

Month by month with a mortgage

Net rent, after service charge and 5% allowance	AED 2,688
Mortgage payment (4.5%, 25 years)	−AED 2,168
Cash flow per month	AED 520

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	Size, sqft
1-bedroom homes	5.19%	AED 781K	AED 60K	921
2-bedroom homes	3.88%	AED 1.25M	AED 76K	1,405

Areas ranked near this one for studios

All 40 areas for studios

#	Area	Net yield	Gross	Ready price	Rent / yr
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
23	Town Square	5.85%	7.50%	AED 560K	AED 42K
24	Liwan 1	5.84%	7.77%	AED 525K	AED 41K
25	Barsha Heights	5.83%	7.23%	AED 830K	AED 60K
26	Dubai Science Park	5.83%	7.62%	AED 604K	AED 46K

Questions investors ask

What rental yield do studios in Discovery Gardens earn?

Studios in Discovery Gardens earn a median gross rental yield of 7.97%: a median rent of AED 41,440 a year against a median ready price of AED 520,000. After service charges, a 5% allowance and buying costs, the estimated net yield is 5.85%.

How much cash do I need to buy a studio in Discovery Gardens?

At the median ready price of AED 520,000, a cash buyer needs about AED 556,500 including the 4% DLD fee, agency and trustee fees. With 25% down and a mortgage, the cash needed up front is about AED 174,860.

Can a studio in Discovery Gardens qualify for a Golden Visa?

The median ready price is AED 520,000, 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 studios?

Discovery Gardens ranks 22 of 40 Dubai areas by estimated net yield for this unit type. The highest is Dubai Studio City at 7.05%.

Talk to a specialist

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Sources: DLD sales (528 for this unit type in the last 12 months) and Ejari rent contracts (6,256), 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.