Area brief · data through 22 October 2026

2-bedroom homes in Dubai Creek Harbour

What 2-bedroom homes in Dubai Creek Harbour cost, rent for and earn. From 1,672 DLD sales and 2,546 Ejari rent contracts in the last 12 months.

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

#35 of 60 areas for 2-bedroom homes by net yieldGolden Visa level

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The opportunity

Net yield of 4.20%, against a Dubai median of 4.60%.

The trade-off

The service charge here is AED 20.33 per sqft. At AED 25.33, the net yield falls to 3.99%. Check the building's Mollak invoice.

Net yieldEstimated4.20%After an estimated service charge of AED 20.33 per sqft (area median, DLD index) and costs

Evidence

Source: DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
Sample: 1,672 sales, 2,546 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 yieldDerived5.66%Dubai median for this type 3.86%

Evidence

Source: DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
Sample: 1,672 sales, 2,546 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 2.65MAED 2,508 per sqft

Median rent / yrObservedAED 150,000Dubai median AED 77,175

Evidence

Source: Ejari rent contracts
Sample: 2,546 rent contracts
Period: 12 months to 22 October 2026
How: Median of the registered records, so half were above it.

Typical sizeObserved1,206sqft, median of sales

Sales, 12 monthsObserved1,6722,546 Ejari contracts

Evidence

Source: DLD registered sales
Sample: 1,672 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 150,000
Service charge (AED 20.33 × 1,206 sqft)	−AED 24,518
Vacancy and management (5% of rent)	−AED 7,500
Net rent a year	AED 117,982
Median ready price	AED 2.65M
Buying costs (DLD 4% + agency 2%)	+AED 159,000
Total cost	AED 2.81M
Net yield	4.20%

Try another service charge (AED per sqft)

Service charge: an estimate, the median of 2 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

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	Cash buyer	Mortgage, 25% down
Price or down payment	AED 2.65M	AED 662,500
DLD, agency, trustee and bank fees	AED 166,430	AED 195,558
Total cash needed	AED 2.82M	AED 858,058

Month by month with a mortgage

Net rent, after service charge and 5% allowance	AED 9,832
Mortgage payment (4.5%, 25 years)	−AED 11,047
Cash flow per month	−AED 1,215

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

Other unit types in Dubai Creek Harbour

Unit	Net yield	Ready price	Rent / yr	Size, sqft
3-bedroom homes	3.87%	AED 4.02M	AED 213K	1,835
1-bedroom homes	4.23%	AED 1.74M	AED 98K	756

Areas ranked near this one for 2-bedroom homes

All 60 areas for 2-bedroom homes

#	Area	Net yield	Gross	Ready price	Rent / yr
31	JVC	4.31%	6.33%	AED 1.50M	AED 95K
32	Business Bay	4.27%	5.73%	AED 2.27M	AED 130K
33	City Walk	4.23%	5.20%	AED 4.42M	AED 230K
34	Barsha Heights	4.22%	6.16%	AED 1.42M	AED 87K
36	Hadaeq MBR District 7	4.20%	5.45%	AED 2.94M	AED 160K
37	La Mer	4.15%	5.16%	AED 3.88M	AED 200K
38	Wasl 1	4.10%	5.24%	AED 2.86M	AED 150K
39	Silicon Oasis	4.09%	5.82%	AED 1.30M	AED 76K

Questions investors ask

What rental yield do 2-bedroom homes in Dubai Creek Harbour earn?

2-bedroom homes in Dubai Creek Harbour earn a median gross rental yield of 5.66%: a median rent of AED 150,000 a year against a median ready price of AED 2.65M. After service charges, a 5% allowance and buying costs, the estimated net yield is 4.20%.

How much cash do I need to buy a 2-bedroom home in Dubai Creek Harbour?

At the median ready price of AED 2.65M, a cash buyer needs about AED 2.82M including the 4% DLD fee, agency and trustee fees. With 25% down and a mortgage, the cash needed up front is about AED 858,058.

Can a 2-bedroom home in Dubai Creek Harbour qualify for a Golden Visa?

The median ready price is AED 2.65M, 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 Dubai Creek Harbour compare with other areas for 2-bedroom homes?

Dubai Creek Harbour ranks 35 of 60 Dubai areas by estimated net yield for this unit type. The highest is Motor City at 5.93%.

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Sources: DLD sales (1,672 for this unit type in the last 12 months) and Ejari rent contracts (2,546), 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.