Area brief · data through 22 October 2026

1-bedroom homes in Down Town Jabal Ali

What 1-bedroom homes in Down Town Jabal Ali cost, rent for and earn. From 844 DLD sales and 381 Ejari rent contracts in the last 12 months.

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

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

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The opportunity

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

The trade-off

The service charge here is AED 15.00 per sqft. At AED 20.00, the net yield falls to 6.26%. Check the building's Mollak invoice.

Net yieldEstimated6.77%After a standard service charge of AED 15.00 per sqft and costs

Evidence

Source: DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
Sample: 844 sales, 381 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 yieldDerived9.28%Dubai median for this type 5.55%

Evidence

Source: DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
Sample: 844 sales, 381 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 625,000AED 1,498 per sqft

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

Evidence

Source: Ejari rent contracts
Sample: 381 rent contracts
Period: 12 months to 22 October 2026
How: Median of the registered records, so half were above it.

Typical sizeObserved681sqft, median of sales

Sales, 12 monthsObserved844381 Ejari contracts

Evidence

Source: DLD registered sales
Sample: 844 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 58,000
Service charge (AED 15.00 × 681 sqft)	−AED 10,215
Vacancy and management (5% of rent)	−AED 2,900
Net rent a year	AED 44,885
Median ready price	AED 625,000
Buying costs (DLD 4% + agency 2%)	+AED 37,500
Total cost	AED 662,500
Net yield	6.77%

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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 625,000	AED 156,250
DLD, agency, trustee and bank fees	AED 42,905	AED 52,289
Total cash needed	AED 667,905	AED 208,539

Month by month with a mortgage

Net rent, after service charge and 5% allowance	AED 3,740
Mortgage payment (4.5%, 25 years)	−AED 2,605
Cash flow per month	AED 1,135

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

Other unit types in Down Town Jabal Ali

Unit	Net yield	Ready price	Rent / yr	Size, sqft
Studios	6.52%	AED 540K	AED 45K	361

Areas ranked near this one for 1-bedroom homes

All 55 areas for 1-bedroom homes

#	Area	Net yield	Gross	Ready price	Rent / yr
1	Jumeirah Golf Estates	7.96%	10.42%	AED 840K	AED 88K
2	Al Barari	7.01%	8.83%	AED 1.81M	AED 160K
4	Rukan	5.99%	6.98%	AED 960K	AED 67K
5	Dubai Production City	5.91%	8.55%	AED 655K	AED 56K
6	Motor City	5.81%	7.76%	AED 928K	AED 72K
7	Remraam	5.80%	8.06%	AED 682K	AED 55K
8	International City Phase 1	5.78%	8.89%	AED 450K	AED 40K
9	Living Legends	5.77%	7.98%	AED 877K	AED 70K

Questions investors ask

What rental yield do 1-bedroom homes in Down Town Jabal Ali earn?

1-bedroom homes in Down Town Jabal Ali earn a median gross rental yield of 9.28%: a median rent of AED 58,000 a year against a median ready price of AED 625,000. After service charges, a 5% allowance and buying costs, the estimated net yield is 6.77%.

How much cash do I need to buy a 1-bedroom home in Down Town Jabal Ali?

At the median ready price of AED 625,000, a cash buyer needs about AED 667,905 including the 4% DLD fee, agency and trustee fees. With 25% down and a mortgage, the cash needed up front is about AED 208,539.

Can a 1-bedroom home in Down Town Jabal Ali qualify for a Golden Visa?

The median ready price is AED 625,000, 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 Down Town Jabal Ali compare with other areas for 1-bedroom homes?

Down Town Jabal Ali ranks 3 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 (844 for this unit type in the last 12 months) and Ejari rent contracts (381), 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.