Studios in Down Town Jabal Ali
What studios in Down Town Jabal Ali cost, rent for and earn. From 1,767 DLD sales and 438 Ejari rent contracts in the last 12 months.
Source: DLD open data · Information, not financial advice. Not an official DLD product.
#7 of 40 areas for studios by net yield
The service charge here is AED 15.00 per sqft. At AED 20.00, the net yield falls to 6.21%. Check the building's Mollak invoice.
Evidence
- Source
- DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
- Sample
- 1,767 sales, 438 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
- 1,767 sales, 438 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
- 438 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
- 1,767 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 15.00 × 361 sqft) | −AED 5,415 |
| Vacancy and management (5% of rent) | −AED 2,250 |
| Net rent a year | AED 37,335 |
| Median ready price | AED 540,000 |
| Buying costs (DLD 4% + agency 2%) | +AED 32,400 |
| Total cost | AED 572,400 |
| Net yield | 6.52% |
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 540,000 | AED 135,000 |
| DLD, agency, trustee and bank fees | AED 37,720 | AED 46,276 |
| Total cash needed | AED 577,720 | AED 181,276 |
Month by month with a mortgage
| Net rent, after service charge and 5% allowance | AED 3,111 |
|---|---|
| Mortgage payment (4.5%, 25 years) | −AED 2,251 |
| Cash flow per month | AED 860 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom homes | 6.77% | AED 625K | AED 58K |
Areas ranked near this one for studios
All 40 areas for studios| # | Area | Net yield | Ready price | Rent / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Silicon Oasis | 6.71% | AED 470K | AED 41K |
| 4 | Dubai Production City | 6.68% | AED 415K | AED 38K |
| 5 | Rukan | 6.68% | AED 508K | AED 40K |
| 6 | Dubai Land Residence Complex | 6.59% | AED 425K | AED 38K |
| 8 | Motor City | 6.51% | AED 626K | AED 52K |
| 9 | Dubai Investment Park 2 | 6.45% | AED 401K | AED 36K |
| 10 | Dubai South | 6.27% | AED 480K | AED 40K |
| 11 | Sports City | 6.16% | AED 475K | AED 40K |
Questions investors ask
What rental yield do studios in Down Town Jabal Ali earn?
Studios in Down Town Jabal Ali earn a median gross rental yield of 8.33%: a median rent of AED 45,000 a year against a median ready price of AED 540,000. After service charges, a 5% allowance and buying costs, the estimated net yield is 6.52%.
How much cash do I need to buy a studio in Down Town Jabal Ali?
At the median ready price of AED 540,000, a cash buyer needs about AED 577,720 including the 4% DLD fee, agency and trustee fees. With 25% down and a mortgage, the cash needed up front is about AED 181,276.
Can a studio in Down Town Jabal Ali qualify for a Golden Visa?
The median ready price is AED 540,000, 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 studios?
Down Town Jabal Ali ranks 7 of 40 Dubai areas by estimated net yield for this unit type. The highest is Dubai Studio City at 7.05%.
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Sources: DLD sales (1,767 for this unit type in the last 12 months) and Ejari rent contracts (438), 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.