Dubai Harbour
ZoneIQ Score · Preview · 4 of 6 factorsWeak on today's numbers. In Dubai Harbour, the median home sold for AED 4.80M (AED 3,700/sqft, −7.5% in 12 months) across 833 sales in the 12 months to Oct 2026. Median rent is AED 170,000 a year: 5.07% gross yield, 3.97% net (estimated). No new units are due within 24 months.
Source: DLD open data · Information, not financial advice. Not an official DLD product.
Little new supply: few handovers are due in the next 24 months.
Net yield of 3.97% is below the Dubai median of 4.60%.
Evidence
- Source
- DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
- Sample
- 833 sales, 1,436 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
- 833 sales, 1,436 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
- DLD registered sales
- Sample
- 833 sales
- Period
- 12 months to 22 October 2026
- How
- Median of the registered records, so half were above it.
- Leaves out
- Listings and asking prices.
Evidence
- Source
- Ejari rent contracts
- Sample
- 1,436 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
- 833 sales
- Period
- 12 months to 22 October 2026
- How
- A count of registered records.
Price per sqft, 5 years
Why 33
Preview score from 4 of 6 factors. The other factors need data we are still adding.
How the score worksPrices by unit type
Check a deal hereConverted 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.
| Unit | Ready price | Price / sqft | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedGolden Visa level | AED 2.50M | 3,523 | 288 |
| 2 bedGolden Visa level | AED 4.40M | 3,888 | 334 |
| 3 bedGolden Visa level | AED 7.10M | 3,766 | 165 |
| 4 bed | – | 4,243 | 33 |
Median ready prices and DLD sales in the last 12 months.
Rents and yields by unit type
Yield by unit type| Unit | Rent / yr | Gross | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bed | AED 130K | 5.20% | 4.02% |
| 2 bed | AED 215K | 4.89% | 3.70% |
| 3 bed | AED 360K | 5.07% | 3.97% |
Median annual rent from Ejari contracts in the last 12 months. Net yield is after service charge and buying costs.
Rent increase calculator Net vs gross yield, explainedGolden Visa and property, explained
New supply, next 24 months
0 unitsNo registered handovers in the next 24 months.
Developers with projects here
- Emaar Development: 1,686 units in 3 projects
- Arada Developments L.L.C S.O.C: 494 units in 1 projects
Who Dubai Harbour suits, on the numbers
- Golden Visa buyers: median ready prices for 1-bedroom homes, 2-bedroom homes, 3-bedroom homes are at the AED 2M level.
- Off-plan buyers: 64% of sales are off-plan, across 2 projects under construction.
Rules applied to the data above. Not advice.
Off-plan here
Off-planBuildings and projects in Dubai Harbour
| Project | Developer | Status | Median price | Price / sqft | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W Residences At Dubai Harbour | Arada Developments L.L.C S.O.C | 4% | AED 7.34M | 4,689 | 120 |
| The Residences At The Dubai Beach Edition | Ed Residences | 0% | AED 9.13M | 4,313 | 78 |
| Palace Beach Residence | Emaar Development | Ready | AED 3.00M | 3,515 | 70 |
| Grand Bleu Tower Interiors By Elie Saab | Emaar Development | Ready | AED 4.50M | 3,427 | 66 |
| Beach Mansion | Emaar Development | Ready | AED 3.92M | 3,239 | 64 |
Living in Dubai Harbour
- Metro stations (within 1.5 km)
- None within 1.5 km
- Tram stops
- Mina Seyahi (about 1.0 km), Dubai Media City (about 1.3 km), Marina Towers (about 1.4 km)
- Supermarkets (within 1.0 km)
- 0
- Named parks (within 1.0 km)
- 0
- Beach (within 1.0 km)
- Yes
Source: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), map data of 15 July 2026. Counts within 1.0 km of the area's centre point; distances are approximate. OSM is volunteer data and can miss places.
Nearby areas compared
Compare with other areas| Area | Net yield | Price / sqft |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai Harbour | 3.97% | 3,700 |
| Dubai Marina | 4.21% | 1,980 |
| JBR | 4.18% | 1,614 |
| Bluewaters Island | 5.30% | 3,827 |
| Palm Jumeirah | 4.24% | 2,597 |
| JLT | 5.02% | 1,707 |
Areas at a similar price compared
The Springs 3, Emirates LivingDubai Industrial CityPalm JumeirahThe Sustainable CityNad Al Sheba VillasThe Springs 1, Emirates Living
Closest areas with enough sales, by distance between area centres. Similar price: areas with the closest median sale price.
What happened to AED 1M
AED 1,000,000 of Dubai Harbour homes bought at the median price per sqft, valued at today's median. Price change only, before rent and costs.
| Dubai Harbour | Dubai overall | |
|---|---|---|
| Bought in 2019 → 2026 to date | AED 1.82M | AED 1.69M |
| Bought in 2021 → 2026 to date | AED 1.43M | AED 1.61M |
Questions investors ask
Is Dubai Harbour a good investment?
ZoneIQ does not give advice, but the numbers are these. Estimated net yield is 3.97%, against a Dubai median of 4.60%. Price per sqft changed −7.5% in 12 months. There were 833 sales in 12 months, and 0 new units are due within 24 months.
Is Dubai Harbour freehold?
Yes, on DLD's register: 10,446 of 10,446 registered units in Dubai Harbour are marked freehold. Source: DLD, Registered Freehold Real Estate Units, 13 October 2026. Rules can differ by plot, and in free zones by the zone authority, so check the title deed of a specific unit before you buy.
What is the average rent in Dubai Harbour?
The median rent in Dubai Harbour is AED 170,000 a year, from 1,436 Ejari contracts in the last 12 months. By unit type: 1-bedroom homes AED 130,000, 2-bedroom homes AED 215,000, 3-bedroom homes AED 360,000.
How much is a 2-bedroom home in Dubai Harbour?
The median ready price is AED 4.40M (AED 3,888 per sqft, about 1,576 sqft), from 334 DLD sales in the last 12 months.
What is the rental yield in Dubai Harbour?
The median gross rental yield in Dubai Harbour is 5.07%, from 1,436 Ejari contracts and DLD sales in the last 12 months. After service charges and buying costs, the estimated net yield is 3.97%.
Which unit type earns the highest yield in Dubai Harbour?
1 bed show the highest estimated net yield at 4.02%, with a median ready price of AED 2.50M and a median rent of AED 130,000 a year.
Have property prices gone up in Dubai Harbour?
The median price per sqft changed −7.5% in the 12 months to Oct 2026, to AED 3,700. This is past change, not a forecast.
Where is Dubai Harbour in Dubai?
In the DLD project registry, Dubai Harbour projects sit in the Marsa Dubai land area. The closest areas covered on ZoneIQ are Dubai Marina and JBR.
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Sources: DLD sales (833 in the last 12 months) and Ejari rent contracts (1,436), DLD project registry, via Dubai Data. Data through 22 October 2026. Service charges: DLD Service Charge Index (Mollak) where shown, otherwise a Dubai-wide estimate. Source · Freehold: DLD, Registered Freehold Real Estate Units, 13 October 2026, Data Dubai · ZoneIQ gives information, not financial or investment advice. Figures are medians and estimates. Check any unit yourself before you commit.