1-bedroom homes in Dubai Land Residence Complex
What 1-bedroom homes in Dubai Land Residence Complex cost, rent for and earn. From 2,547 DLD sales and 3,497 Ejari rent contracts in the last 12 months.
Source: DLD open data · Information, not financial advice. Not an official DLD product.
Net yield of 5.29%, 0.69 points above the Dubai median of 4.60%.
The service charge here is AED 15.00 per sqft. At AED 20.00, the net yield falls to 4.71%. Check the building's Mollak invoice.
Evidence
- Source
- DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
- Sample
- 2,547 sales, 3,497 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
- 2,547 sales, 3,497 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
- 3,497 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
- 2,547 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 51,000 |
|---|---|
| Service charge (AED 15.00 × 800 sqft) | −AED 12,000 |
| Vacancy and management (5% of rent) | −AED 2,550 |
| Net rent a year | AED 36,450 |
| Median ready price | AED 650,000 |
| Buying costs (DLD 4% + agency 2%) | +AED 39,000 |
| Total cost | AED 689,000 |
| Net yield | 5.29% |
Service charge: Dubai-wide estimate. 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 650,000 | AED 162,500 |
| DLD, agency, trustee and bank fees | AED 44,430 | AED 54,058 |
| Total cash needed | AED 694,430 | AED 216,558 |
Month by month with a mortgage
| Net rent, after service charge and 5% allowance | AED 3,038 |
|---|---|
| Mortgage payment (4.5%, 25 years) | −AED 2,710 |
| Cash flow per month | AED 328 |
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 Land Residence Complex
| Unit | Net yield | Ready price | Rent / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studios | 6.59% | AED 425K | AED 38K |
| 2-bedroom homes | 4.42% | AED 919K | AED 65K |
Areas ranked near this one for 1-bedroom homes
All 55 areas for 1-bedroom homes| # | Area | Net yield | Ready price | Rent / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | JVT | 5.36% | AED 970K | AED 70K |
| 16 | DAMAC Hills 2 | 5.34% | AED 660K | AED 48K |
| 17 | Town Square | 5.33% | AED 840K | AED 60K |
| 18 | DMCC Master Community, JLT | 5.32% | AED 1.13M | AED 80K |
| 20 | JLT | 5.29% | AED 1.22M | AED 85K |
| 21 | Meydan Racecourse | 5.27% | AED 1.19M | AED 80K |
| 22 | Discovery Gardens | 5.19% | AED 781K | AED 60K |
| 23 | MBR City District One | 5.18% | AED 1.52M | AED 100K |
Questions investors ask
What rental yield do 1-bedroom homes in Dubai Land Residence Complex earn?
1-bedroom homes in Dubai Land Residence Complex earn a median gross rental yield of 7.85%: a median rent of AED 51,000 a year against a median ready price of AED 650,000. After service charges, a 5% allowance and buying costs, the estimated net yield is 5.29%.
How much cash do I need to buy a 1-bedroom home in Dubai Land Residence Complex?
At the median ready price of AED 650,000, a cash buyer needs about AED 694,430 including the 4% DLD fee, agency and trustee fees. With 25% down and a mortgage, the cash needed up front is about AED 216,558.
Can a 1-bedroom home in Dubai Land Residence Complex qualify for a Golden Visa?
The median ready price is AED 650,000, 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 Dubai Land Residence Complex compare with other areas for 1-bedroom homes?
Dubai Land Residence Complex ranks 19 of 55 Dubai areas by estimated net yield for this unit type. The highest is Jumeirah Golf Estates at 7.96%.
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Sources: DLD sales (2,547 for this unit type in the last 12 months) and Ejari rent contracts (3,497), 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.