Area brief · data through 22 October 2026

1-bedroom homes in Dubai Science Park

What 1-bedroom homes in Dubai Science Park cost, rent for and earn. From 1,064 DLD sales and 571 Ejari rent contracts in the last 12 months.

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

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

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The opportunity

Net yield of 4.80%, against a Dubai median of 4.60%.

The trade-off

The service charge here is AED 15.00 per sqft. At AED 20.00, the net yield falls to 4.36%. Check the building's Mollak invoice.

Net yieldEstimated4.80%After a standard service charge of AED 15.00 per sqft and costs

Evidence

Source: DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
Sample: 1,064 sales, 571 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 yieldDerived6.80%Dubai median for this type 5.55%

Evidence

Source: DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
Sample: 1,064 sales, 571 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 1.03MAED 1,568 per sqft

Median rent / yrObservedAED 70,000Dubai median AED 58,314

Evidence

Source: Ejari rent contracts
Sample: 571 rent contracts
Period: 12 months to 22 October 2026
How: Median of the registered records, so half were above it.

Typical sizeObserved945sqft, median of sales

Sales, 12 monthsObserved1,064571 Ejari contracts

Evidence

Source: DLD registered sales
Sample: 1,064 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 70,000
Service charge (AED 15.00 × 945 sqft)	−AED 14,175
Vacancy and management (5% of rent)	−AED 3,500
Net rent a year	AED 52,325
Median ready price	AED 1.03M
Buying costs (DLD 4% + agency 2%)	+AED 61,740
Total cost	AED 1.09M
Net yield	4.80%

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Service charge: Dubai-wide estimate. 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 1.03M	AED 257,250
DLD, agency, trustee and bank fees	AED 67,549	AED 80,871
Total cash needed	AED 1.10M	AED 338,121

Month by month with a mortgage

Net rent, after service charge and 5% allowance	AED 4,360
Mortgage payment (4.5%, 25 years)	−AED 4,290
Cash flow per month	AED 71

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 Science Park

Unit	Net yield	Ready price	Rent / yr	Size, sqft
Studios	5.83%	AED 604K	AED 46K	426
2-bedroom homes	4.50%	AED 1.70M	AED 110K	1,560

Areas ranked near this one for 1-bedroom homes

All 55 areas for 1-bedroom homes

#	Area	Net yield	Gross	Ready price	Rent / yr
30	Meydan One	4.90%	6.44%	AED 1.17M	AED 75K
31	Sobha Hartland	4.88%	6.23%	AED 1.38M	AED 86K
32	Sufouh Gardens	4.81%	6.28%	AED 1.35M	AED 85K
33	City Walk	4.80%	5.86%	AED 2.50M	AED 147K
35	DAMAC Hills	4.73%	7.00%	AED 1.00M	AED 70K
36	The Greens	4.68%	6.04%	AED 1.49M	AED 90K
37	Hadaeq MBR District 7	4.60%	6.07%	AED 1.35M	AED 82K
38	Dubai Water Canal	4.58%	5.55%	AED 2.77M	AED 154K

Questions investors ask

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

1-bedroom homes in Dubai Science Park earn a median gross rental yield of 6.80%: a median rent of AED 70,000 a year against a median ready price of AED 1.03M. After service charges, a 5% allowance and buying costs, the estimated net yield is 4.80%.

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

At the median ready price of AED 1.03M, a cash buyer needs about AED 1.10M including the 4% DLD fee, agency and trustee fees. With 25% down and a mortgage, the cash needed up front is about AED 338,121.

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

The median ready price is AED 1.03M, 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 Science Park compare with other areas for 1-bedroom homes?

Dubai Science Park ranks 34 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 (1,064 for this unit type in the last 12 months) and Ejari rent contracts (571), 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.