2-bedroom homes in Dubai Marina
What 2-bedroom homes in Dubai Marina cost, rent for and earn. From 656 DLD sales and 4,827 Ejari rent contracts in the last 12 months.
Source: DLD open data · Information, not financial advice. Not an official DLD product.
Net yield of 4.06%, against a Dubai median of 4.60%.
The service charge here is AED 17.56 per sqft. At AED 22.56, the net yield falls to 3.81%. Check the building's Mollak invoice.
Evidence
- Source
- DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
- Sample
- 656 sales, 4,827 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
- 656 sales, 4,827 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
- 4,827 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
- 656 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 140,000 |
|---|---|
| Service charge (AED 17.56 × 1,332 sqft) | −AED 23,390 |
| Vacancy and management (5% of rent) | −AED 7,000 |
| Net rent a year | AED 109,610 |
| Median ready price | AED 2.55M |
| Buying costs (DLD 4% + agency 2%) | +AED 153,000 |
| Total cost | AED 2.70M |
| Net yield | 4.06% |
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
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 2.55M | AED 637,500 |
| DLD, agency, trustee and bank fees | AED 160,330 | AED 188,482 |
| Total cash needed | AED 2.71M | AED 825,982 |
Month by month with a mortgage
| Net rent, after service charge and 5% allowance | AED 9,134 |
|---|---|
| Mortgage payment (4.5%, 25 years) | −AED 10,630 |
| Cash flow per month | −AED 1,496 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-bedroom homes | 3.99% | AED 4.00M | AED 215K |
| 1-bedroom homes | 4.21% | AED 1.59M | AED 90K |
| 4-bedroom homes | 5.30% | AED 3.88M | AED 290K |
| Studios | 4.36% | AED 1.07M | AED 60K |
Areas ranked near this one for 2-bedroom homes
All 60 areas for 2-bedroom homes| # | Area | Net yield | Ready price | Rent / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | Wasl 1 | 4.10% | AED 2.86M | AED 150K |
| 39 | Silicon Oasis | 4.09% | AED 1.30M | AED 76K |
| 40 | JBR | 4.07% | AED 2.38M | AED 130K |
| 41 | Madinat Badr | 4.07% | AED 2.10M | AED 118K |
| 43 | Discovery Gardens | 3.88% | AED 1.25M | AED 76K |
| 44 | Dubai World Central | 3.84% | AED 1.56M | AED 85K |
| 45 | Meydan One | 3.84% | AED 1.89M | AED 100K |
| 46 | Downtown Dubai | 3.80% | AED 3.68M | AED 180K |
Questions investors ask
What rental yield do 2-bedroom homes in Dubai Marina earn?
2-bedroom homes in Dubai Marina earn a median gross rental yield of 5.49%: a median rent of AED 140,000 a year against a median ready price of AED 2.55M. After service charges, a 5% allowance and buying costs, the estimated net yield is 4.06%.
How much cash do I need to buy a 2-bedroom home in Dubai Marina?
At the median ready price of AED 2.55M, a cash buyer needs about AED 2.71M including the 4% DLD fee, agency and trustee fees. With 25% down and a mortgage, the cash needed up front is about AED 825,982.
Can a 2-bedroom home in Dubai Marina qualify for a Golden Visa?
The median ready price is AED 2.55M, 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 Marina compare with other areas for 2-bedroom homes?
Dubai Marina ranks 42 of 60 Dubai areas by estimated net yield for this unit type. The highest is Motor City at 5.93%.
Get help with Dubai Marina from a RERA-licensed specialist.
Sources: DLD sales (656 for this unit type in the last 12 months) and Ejari rent contracts (4,827), 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.