Area brief · data through 22 October 2026

1-bedroom homes in Dubai Marina

What 1-bedroom homes in Dubai Marina cost, rent for and earn. From 929 DLD sales and 6,426 Ejari rent contracts in the last 12 months.

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

#47 of 55 areas for 1-bedroom homes by net yield

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The opportunity

Net yield of 4.21%, against a Dubai median of 4.60%.

The trade-off

The service charge here is AED 17.56 per sqft. At AED 22.56, the net yield falls to 3.97%. Check the building's Mollak invoice.

Net yieldEstimated4.21%After an estimated service charge of AED 17.56 per sqft (area median, DLD index) and costs

Evidence

Source: DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
Sample: 929 sales, 6,426 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 5.55%

Evidence

Source: DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
Sample: 929 sales, 6,426 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 1.59MAED 2,021 per sqft

Median rent / yrObservedAED 90,000Dubai median AED 58,314

Evidence

Source: Ejari rent contracts
Sample: 6,426 rent contracts
Period: 12 months to 22 October 2026
How: Median of the registered records, so half were above it.

Typical sizeObserved826sqft, median of sales

Sales, 12 monthsObserved9296,426 Ejari contracts

Evidence

Source: DLD registered sales
Sample: 929 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 90,000
Service charge (AED 17.56 × 826 sqft)	−AED 14,505
Vacancy and management (5% of rent)	−AED 4,500
Net rent a year	AED 70,995
Median ready price	AED 1.59M
Buying costs (DLD 4% + agency 2%)	+AED 95,400
Total cost	AED 1.69M
Net yield	4.21%

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 1.59M	AED 397,500
DLD, agency, trustee and bank fees	AED 101,770	AED 120,562
Total cash needed	AED 1.69M	AED 518,062

Month by month with a mortgage

Net rent, after service charge and 5% allowance	AED 5,916
Mortgage payment (4.5%, 25 years)	−AED 6,628
Cash flow per month	−AED 712

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 Marina

Unit	Net yield	Ready price	Rent / yr	Size, sqft
3-bedroom homes	3.99%	AED 4.00M	AED 215K	2,007
4-bedroom homes	5.30%	AED 3.88M	AED 290K	3,274
Studios	4.36%	AED 1.07M	AED 60K	466
2-bedroom homes	4.06%	AED 2.55M	AED 140K	1,332

Areas ranked near this one for 1-bedroom homes

All 55 areas for 1-bedroom homes

#	Area	Net yield	Gross	Ready price	Rent / yr
43	Dubai Hills	4.44%	5.88%	AED 1.53M	AED 90K
44	Barsha Heights	4.34%	5.87%	AED 1.13M	AED 66K
45	Palm Jumeirah	4.31%	5.30%	AED 2.77M	AED 147K
46	Dubai Creek Harbour	4.23%	5.65%	AED 1.74M	AED 98K
48	La Mer	4.18%	5.22%	AED 2.30M	AED 120K
49	Al Jaddaf	4.15%	5.65%	AED 1.24M	AED 70K
50	Dubai Investment Park 1	4.14%	5.66%	AED 1.06M	AED 60K
51	JBR	4.14%	5.56%	AED 1.80M	AED 100K

Questions investors ask

What rental yield do 1-bedroom homes in Dubai Marina earn?

1-bedroom homes in Dubai Marina earn a median gross rental yield of 5.66%: a median rent of AED 90,000 a year against a median ready price of AED 1.59M. After service charges, a 5% allowance and buying costs, the estimated net yield is 4.21%.

How much cash do I need to buy a 1-bedroom home in Dubai Marina?

At the median ready price of AED 1.59M, a cash buyer needs about AED 1.69M including the 4% DLD fee, agency and trustee fees. With 25% down and a mortgage, the cash needed up front is about AED 518,062.

Can a 1-bedroom home in Dubai Marina qualify for a Golden Visa?

The median ready price is AED 1.59M, 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 Marina compare with other areas for 1-bedroom homes?

Dubai Marina ranks 47 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 (929 for this unit type in the last 12 months) and Ejari rent contracts (6,426), 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.