1-bedroom homes in Downtown Dubai
What 1-bedroom homes in Downtown Dubai cost, rent for and earn. From 946 DLD sales and 4,118 Ejari rent contracts in the last 12 months.
Source: DLD open data · Information, not financial advice. Not an official DLD product.
Net yield of 4.05%, against a Dubai median of 4.60%.
The service charge here is AED 16.99 per sqft. At AED 21.99, the net yield falls to 3.86%. Check the building's Mollak invoice.
Evidence
- Source
- DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
- Sample
- 946 sales, 4,118 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
- 946 sales, 4,118 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
- 4,118 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
- 946 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 115,000 |
|---|---|
| Service charge (AED 16.99 × 880 sqft) | −AED 14,951 |
| Vacancy and management (5% of rent) | −AED 5,750 |
| Net rent a year | AED 94,299 |
| Median ready price | AED 2.20M |
| Buying costs (DLD 4% + agency 2%) | +AED 131,940 |
| Total cost | AED 2.33M |
| Net yield | 4.05% |
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 2.20M | AED 549,750 |
| DLD, agency, trustee and bank fees | AED 138,919 | AED 163,649 |
| Total cash needed | AED 2.34M | AED 713,399 |
Month by month with a mortgage
| Net rent, after service charge and 5% allowance | AED 7,858 |
|---|---|
| Mortgage payment (4.5%, 25 years) | −AED 9,167 |
| Cash flow per month | −AED 1,309 |
Example with 25% down at the median price and rent. Rates change and banks decide; ask yours. Not a forecast.
Other unit types in Downtown Dubai
| Unit | Net yield | Ready price | Rent / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-bedroom homes | 4.14% | AED 5.70M | AED 300K |
| Studios | 4.67% | AED 1.22M | AED 72K |
| 2-bedroom homes | 3.80% | AED 3.68M | AED 180K |
Areas ranked near this one for 1-bedroom homes
All 55 areas for 1-bedroom homes| # | Area | Net yield | Ready price | Rent / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47 | Dubai Marina | 4.21% | AED 1.59M | AED 90K |
| 48 | La Mer | 4.18% | AED 2.30M | AED 120K |
| 49 | Al Jaddaf | 4.15% | AED 1.24M | AED 70K |
| 50 | Dubai Investment Park 1 | 4.14% | AED 1.06M | AED 60K |
| 51 | JBR | 4.14% | AED 1.80M | AED 100K |
| 53 | Jumeirah Garden City | 4.03% | AED 1.36M | AED 73K |
| 54 | Dubai Harbour | 4.02% | AED 2.50M | AED 130K |
| 55 | Site A | 3.05% | AED 2.34M | AED 94K |
Questions investors ask
What rental yield do 1-bedroom homes in Downtown Dubai earn?
1-bedroom homes in Downtown Dubai earn a median gross rental yield of 5.23%: a median rent of AED 115,000 a year against a median ready price of AED 2.20M. After service charges, a 5% allowance and buying costs, the estimated net yield is 4.05%.
How much cash do I need to buy a 1-bedroom home in Downtown Dubai?
At the median ready price of AED 2.20M, a cash buyer needs about AED 2.34M including the 4% DLD fee, agency and trustee fees. With 25% down and a mortgage, the cash needed up front is about AED 713,399.
Can a 1-bedroom home in Downtown Dubai qualify for a Golden Visa?
The median ready price is AED 2.20M, at or above the AED 2M property level for the 10-year Golden Visa. Each owner's share must reach AED 2M. Confirm the current rules with the GDRFA before you buy.
How does Downtown Dubai compare with other areas for 1-bedroom homes?
Downtown Dubai ranks 52 of 55 Dubai areas by estimated net yield for this unit type. The highest is Jumeirah Golf Estates at 7.96%.
Get help with Downtown Dubai from a RERA-licensed specialist.
Sources: DLD sales (946 for this unit type in the last 12 months) and Ejari rent contracts (4,118), 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.