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3-bedroom homes in Dubai Marina

What 3-bedroom homes in Dubai Marina cost, rent for and earn. From 274 DLD sales and 1,375 Ejari rent contracts in the last 12 months.

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

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

Net yield of 3.99%, 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 3.75%. Check the building's Mollak invoice.

Net yieldEstimated3.99%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
274 sales, 1,375 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 yieldDerived5.38%Dubai median for this type 4.03%
Evidence
Source
DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
Sample
274 sales, 1,375 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 4.00MAED 1,871 per sqft
Median rent / yrObservedAED 215,000Dubai median AED 132,825
Evidence
Source
Ejari rent contracts
Sample
1,375 rent contracts
Period
12 months to 22 October 2026
How
Median of the registered records, so half were above it.
Typical sizeObserved2,007sqft, median of sales
Sales, 12 monthsObserved2741,375 Ejari contracts
Evidence
Source
DLD registered sales
Sample
274 sales
Period
12 months to 22 October 2026
How
A count of registered records.

How the net yield is built

Median rent a yearAED 215,000
Service charge (AED 17.56 × 2,007 sqft)−AED 35,243
Vacancy and management (5% of rent)−AED 10,750
Net rent a yearAED 169,007
Median ready priceAED 4.00M
Buying costs (DLD 4% + agency 2%)+AED 239,760
Total costAED 4.24M
Net yield3.99%
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 4.00MAED 999,000
DLD, agency, trustee and bank feesAED 248,536AED 290,788
Total cash neededAED 4.24MAED 1.29M

Month by month with a mortgage

Net rent, after service charge and 5% allowanceAED 14,084
Mortgage payment (4.5%, 25 years)−AED 16,658
Cash flow per month−AED 2,574

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

UnitNet yieldReady priceRent / yrSize, sqft
1-bedroom homes4.21%AED 1.59MAED 90K826
4-bedroom homes5.30%AED 3.88MAED 290K3,274
Studios4.36%AED 1.07MAED 60K466
2-bedroom homes4.06%AED 2.55MAED 140K1,332

Areas ranked near this one for 3-bedroom homes

All 42 areas for 3-bedroom homes
#AreaNet yieldGrossReady priceRent / yr
18JVC4.18%5.77%AED 2.60MAED 150K
19Palm Jumeirah4.17%5.18%AED 5.60MAED 290K
20Downtown Dubai4.14%5.26%AED 5.70MAED 300K
21The Valley4.09%4.91%AED 2.75MAED 135K
23Mudon3.99%5.29%AED 3.40MAED 180K
24The Greens3.98%5.28%AED 3.60MAED 190K
25Dubai Harbour3.97%5.07%AED 7.10MAED 360K
26International City Phase 13.92%6.65%AED 1.55MAED 103K

Questions investors ask

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

3-bedroom homes in Dubai Marina earn a median gross rental yield of 5.38%: a median rent of AED 215,000 a year against a median ready price of AED 4.00M. After service charges, a 5% allowance and buying costs, the estimated net yield is 3.99%.

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

At the median ready price of AED 4.00M, a cash buyer needs about AED 4.24M including the 4% DLD fee, agency and trustee fees. With 25% down and a mortgage, the cash needed up front is about AED 1.29M.

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

The median ready price is AED 4.00M, 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 3-bedroom homes?

Dubai Marina ranks 22 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 (274 for this unit type in the last 12 months) and Ejari rent contracts (1,375), 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.