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3-bedroom homes in Dubai Harbour

What 3-bedroom homes in Dubai Harbour cost, rent for and earn. From 165 DLD sales and 173 Ejari rent contracts in the last 12 months.

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

#25 of 42 areas for 3-bedroom homes by net yieldGolden Visa level
The opportunity

Net yield of 3.97%, 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 3.83%. Check the building's Mollak invoice.

Net yieldEstimated3.97%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
165 sales, 173 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 yieldDerived5.07%Dubai median for this type 4.03%
Evidence
Source
DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
Sample
165 sales, 173 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 7.10MAED 3,766 per sqft
Median rent / yrObservedAED 360,000Dubai median AED 132,825
Evidence
Source
Ejari rent contracts
Sample
173 rent contracts
Period
12 months to 22 October 2026
How
Median of the registered records, so half were above it.
Typical sizeObserved2,131sqft, median of sales
Sales, 12 monthsObserved165173 Ejari contracts
Evidence
Source
DLD registered sales
Sample
165 sales
Period
12 months to 22 October 2026
How
A count of registered records.

How the net yield is built

Median rent a yearAED 360,000
Service charge (AED 20.24 × 2,131 sqft)−AED 43,131
Vacancy and management (5% of rent)−AED 18,000
Net rent a yearAED 298,869
Median ready priceAED 7.10M
Buying costs (DLD 4% + agency 2%)+AED 426,060
Total costAED 7.53M
Net yield3.97%
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

Show prices in
Cash buyerMortgage, 25% down
Price or down paymentAED 7.10MAED 1.78M
DLD, agency, trustee and bank feesAED 437,941AED 510,465
Total cash neededAED 7.54MAED 2.29M

Month by month with a mortgage

Net rent, after service charge and 5% allowanceAED 24,906
Mortgage payment (4.5%, 25 years)−AED 29,602
Cash flow per month−AED 4,697

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

UnitNet yieldReady priceRent / yrSize, sqft
1-bedroom homes4.02%AED 2.50MAED 130K835
2-bedroom homes3.70%AED 4.40MAED 215K1,576

Areas ranked near this one for 3-bedroom homes

All 42 areas for 3-bedroom homes
#AreaNet yieldGrossReady priceRent / yr
21The Valley4.09%4.91%AED 2.75MAED 135K
22Dubai Marina3.99%5.38%AED 4.00MAED 215K
23Mudon3.99%5.29%AED 3.40MAED 180K
24The Greens3.98%5.28%AED 3.60MAED 190K
26International City Phase 13.92%6.65%AED 1.55MAED 103K
27Tilal Al Ghaf3.90%4.94%AED 4.05MAED 200K
28Dubai Creek Harbour3.87%5.30%AED 4.02MAED 213K
29Arabian Ranches 33.79%5.03%AED 3.08MAED 155K

Questions investors ask

What rental yield do 3-bedroom homes in Dubai Harbour earn?

3-bedroom homes in Dubai Harbour earn a median gross rental yield of 5.07%: a median rent of AED 360,000 a year against a median ready price of AED 7.10M. After service charges, a 5% allowance and buying costs, the estimated net yield is 3.97%.

How much cash do I need to buy a 3-bedroom home in Dubai Harbour?

At the median ready price of AED 7.10M, a cash buyer needs about AED 7.54M including the 4% DLD fee, agency and trustee fees. With 25% down and a mortgage, the cash needed up front is about AED 2.29M.

Can a 3-bedroom home in Dubai Harbour qualify for a Golden Visa?

The median ready price is AED 7.10M, 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 3-bedroom homes?

Dubai Harbour ranks 25 of 42 Dubai areas by estimated net yield for this unit type. The highest is Living Legends at 5.43%.

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Sources: DLD sales (165 for this unit type in the last 12 months) and Ejari rent contracts (173), 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.