Studios in Downtown Dubai
What studios in Downtown Dubai cost, rent for and earn. From 504 DLD sales and 581 Ejari rent contracts in the last 12 months.
Source: DLD open data · Information, not financial advice. Not an official DLD product.
Net yield of 4.67%, 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 4.49%. Check the building's Mollak invoice.
Evidence
- Source
- DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
- Sample
- 504 sales, 581 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
- 504 sales, 581 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
- 581 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
- 504 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 72,000 |
|---|---|
| Service charge (AED 16.99 × 462 sqft) | −AED 7,849 |
| Vacancy and management (5% of rent) | −AED 3,600 |
| Net rent a year | AED 60,551 |
| Median ready price | AED 1.22M |
| Buying costs (DLD 4% + agency 2%) | +AED 73,440 |
| Total cost | AED 1.30M |
| Net yield | 4.67% |
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 1.22M | AED 306,000 |
| DLD, agency, trustee and bank fees | AED 79,444 | AED 94,668 |
| Total cash needed | AED 1.30M | AED 400,668 |
Month by month with a mortgage
| Net rent, after service charge and 5% allowance | AED 5,046 |
|---|---|
| Mortgage payment (4.5%, 25 years) | −AED 5,103 |
| Cash flow per month | −AED 57 |
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 |
| 1-bedroom homes | 4.05% | AED 2.20M | AED 115K |
| 2-bedroom homes | 3.80% | AED 3.68M | AED 180K |
Areas ranked near this one for studios
All 40 areas for studios| # | Area | Net yield | Ready price | Rent / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | DAMAC Hills | 5.33% | AED 578K | AED 45K |
| 33 | The Greens | 5.29% | AED 900K | AED 60K |
| 34 | Sobha Hartland | 5.24% | AED 990K | AED 66K |
| 35 | Dubai Health Care City Phase 2 | 5.19% | AED 831K | AED 55K |
| 36 | Business Bay | 5.08% | AED 1.02M | AED 65K |
| 37 | Palm Jumeirah | 4.98% | AED 1.50M | AED 90K |
| 39 | Al Jaddaf | 4.43% | AED 990K | AED 58K |
| 40 | Dubai Marina | 4.36% | AED 1.07M | AED 60K |
Questions investors ask
What rental yield do studios in Downtown Dubai earn?
Studios in Downtown Dubai earn a median gross rental yield of 5.88%: a median rent of AED 72,000 a year against a median ready price of AED 1.22M. After service charges, a 5% allowance and buying costs, the estimated net yield is 4.67%.
How much cash do I need to buy a studio in Downtown Dubai?
At the median ready price of AED 1.22M, a cash buyer needs about AED 1.30M including the 4% DLD fee, agency and trustee fees. With 25% down and a mortgage, the cash needed up front is about AED 400,668.
Can a studio in Downtown Dubai qualify for a Golden Visa?
The median ready price is AED 1.22M, 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 Downtown Dubai compare with other areas for studios?
Downtown Dubai ranks 38 of 40 Dubai areas by estimated net yield for this unit type. The highest is Dubai Studio City at 7.05%.
Get help with Downtown Dubai from a RERA-licensed specialist.
Sources: DLD sales (504 for this unit type in the last 12 months) and Ejari rent contracts (581), 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.