Area brief · data through 22 October 2026

1-bedroom homes in Dubai South

What 1-bedroom homes in Dubai South cost, rent for and earn. From 1,196 DLD sales and 1,688 Ejari rent contracts in the last 12 months.

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

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

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The opportunity

Net yield of 4.93%, against a Dubai median of 4.60%.

The trade-off

The service charge here is AED 15.04 per sqft. At AED 20.04, the net yield falls to 4.43%. Check the building's Mollak invoice.

Net yieldEstimated4.93%After an estimated service charge of AED 15.04 per sqft (area median, DLD index) and costs

Evidence

Source: DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
Sample: 1,196 sales, 1,688 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 yieldDerived7.18%Dubai median for this type 5.55%

Evidence

Source: DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
Sample: 1,196 sales, 1,688 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 737,000AED 1,405 per sqft

Median rent / yrObservedAED 52,900Dubai median AED 58,314

Evidence

Source: Ejari rent contracts
Sample: 1,688 rent contracts
Period: 12 months to 22 October 2026
How: Median of the registered records, so half were above it.

Typical sizeObserved780sqft, median of sales

Sales, 12 monthsObserved1,1961,688 Ejari contracts

Evidence

Source: DLD registered sales
Sample: 1,196 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 52,900
Service charge (AED 15.04 × 780 sqft)	−AED 11,731
Vacancy and management (5% of rent)	−AED 2,645
Net rent a year	AED 38,524
Median ready price	AED 737,000
Buying costs (DLD 4% + agency 2%)	+AED 44,220
Total cost	AED 781,220
Net yield	4.93%

Try another service charge (AED per sqft)

Service charge: an estimate, the median of 3 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 737,000	AED 184,250
DLD, agency, trustee and bank fees	AED 49,737	AED 60,213
Total cash needed	AED 786,737	AED 244,463

Month by month with a mortgage

Net rent, after service charge and 5% allowance	AED 3,210
Mortgage payment (4.5%, 25 years)	−AED 3,072
Cash flow per month	AED 138

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 South

Unit	Net yield	Ready price	Rent / yr	Size, sqft
3-bedroom homes	3.61%	AED 3.00M	AED 145K	1,530
4-bedroom homes	2.88%	AED 4.20M	AED 190K	3,483
Studios	6.27%	AED 480K	AED 40K	406
2-bedroom homes	4.96%	AED 1.12M	AED 80K	1,135
5-bedroom homes	3.01%	AED 5.45M	AED 250K	4,219

Areas ranked near this one for 1-bedroom homes

All 55 areas for 1-bedroom homes

#	Area	Net yield	Gross	Ready price	Rent / yr
24	Majan	5.09%	7.25%	AED 800K	AED 58K
25	JVC	4.98%	7.00%	AED 1.00M	AED 70K
26	Al Furjan	4.97%	6.83%	AED 1.00M	AED 68K
27	International City Phase 3	4.94%	7.26%	AED 675K	AED 49K
29	Arjan	4.90%	7.00%	AED 971K	AED 68K
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

Questions investors ask

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

1-bedroom homes in Dubai South earn a median gross rental yield of 7.18%: a median rent of AED 52,900 a year against a median ready price of AED 737,000. After service charges, a 5% allowance and buying costs, the estimated net yield is 4.93%.

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

At the median ready price of AED 737,000, a cash buyer needs about AED 786,737 including the 4% DLD fee, agency and trustee fees. With 25% down and a mortgage, the cash needed up front is about AED 244,463.

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

The median ready price is AED 737,000, 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 South compare with other areas for 1-bedroom homes?

Dubai South ranks 28 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 (1,196 for this unit type in the last 12 months) and Ejari rent contracts (1,688), 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.