Area brief · data through 22 October 2026

2-bedroom homes in Dubai Harbour

What 2-bedroom homes in Dubai Harbour cost, rent for and earn. From 334 DLD sales and 590 Ejari rent contracts in the last 12 months.

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

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

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The opportunity

Net yield of 3.70%, against a Dubai median of 4.60%.

The trade-off

The service charge here is AED 20.24 per sqft. At AED 25.24, the net yield falls to 3.53%. Check the building's Mollak invoice.

Net yieldEstimated3.70%After an estimated service charge of AED 20.24 per sqft (area median, DLD index) and costs

Evidence

Source: DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
Sample: 334 sales, 590 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 yieldDerived4.89%Dubai median for this type 3.86%

Evidence

Source: DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
Sample: 334 sales, 590 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 4.40MAED 3,888 per sqft

Median rent / yrObservedAED 215,000Dubai median AED 77,175

Evidence

Source: Ejari rent contracts
Sample: 590 rent contracts
Period: 12 months to 22 October 2026
How: Median of the registered records, so half were above it.

Typical sizeObserved1,576sqft, median of sales

Sales, 12 monthsObserved334590 Ejari contracts

Evidence

Source: DLD registered sales
Sample: 334 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 215,000
Service charge (AED 20.24 × 1,576 sqft)	−AED 31,898
Vacancy and management (5% of rent)	−AED 10,750
Net rent a year	AED 172,352
Median ready price	AED 4.40M
Buying costs (DLD 4% + agency 2%)	+AED 263,820
Total cost	AED 4.66M
Net yield	3.70%

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 4.40M	AED 1.10M
DLD, agency, trustee and bank fees	AED 272,997	AED 319,157
Total cash needed	AED 4.67M	AED 1.42M

Month by month with a mortgage

Net rent, after service charge and 5% allowance	AED 14,363
Mortgage payment (4.5%, 25 years)	−AED 18,330
Cash flow per month	−AED 3,967

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 Harbour

Unit	Net yield	Ready price	Rent / yr	Size, sqft
3-bedroom homes	3.97%	AED 7.10M	AED 360K	2,131
1-bedroom homes	4.02%	AED 2.50M	AED 130K	835

Areas ranked near this one for 2-bedroom homes

All 60 areas for 2-bedroom homes

#	Area	Net yield	Gross	Ready price	Rent / yr
44	Dubai World Central	3.84%	5.46%	AED 1.56M	AED 85K
45	Meydan One	3.84%	5.29%	AED 1.89M	AED 100K
46	Downtown Dubai	3.80%	4.89%	AED 3.68M	AED 180K
47	Palm Jumeirah	3.73%	4.66%	AED 4.40M	AED 205K
49	Dubai Water Canal	3.67%	4.60%	AED 4.67M	AED 215K
50	Meydan Racecourse	3.65%	4.79%	AED 2.52M	AED 121K
51	JVT	3.59%	5.15%	AED 1.65M	AED 85K
52	Liwan 1	3.41%	5.36%	AED 1.34M	AED 72K

Questions investors ask

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

2-bedroom homes in Dubai Harbour earn a median gross rental yield of 4.89%: a median rent of AED 215,000 a year against a median ready price of AED 4.40M. After service charges, a 5% allowance and buying costs, the estimated net yield is 3.70%.

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

At the median ready price of AED 4.40M, a cash buyer needs about AED 4.67M including the 4% DLD fee, agency and trustee fees. With 25% down and a mortgage, the cash needed up front is about AED 1.42M.

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

The median ready price is AED 4.40M, 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 Harbour compare with other areas for 2-bedroom homes?

Dubai Harbour ranks 48 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 (334 for this unit type in the last 12 months) and Ejari rent contracts (590), 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.