Area brief · data through 22 October 2026

2-bedroom homes in Dubai South

What 2-bedroom homes in Dubai South cost, rent for and earn. From 1,119 DLD sales and 983 Ejari rent contracts in the last 12 months.

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

#8 of 60 areas for 2-bedroom homes by net yield

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The opportunity

#8 of 60 areas for 2-bedroom homes by net yield

The trade-off

The service charge here is AED 15.04 per sqft. At AED 20.04, the net yield falls to 4.49%. Check the building's Mollak invoice.

Net yieldEstimated4.96%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: 1,119 sales, 983 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 yieldDerived7.14%Dubai median for this type 3.86%

Evidence

Source: DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
Sample: 1,119 sales, 983 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 1.12MAED 1,347 per sqft

Median rent / yrObservedAED 80,000Dubai median AED 77,175

Evidence

Source: Ejari rent contracts
Sample: 983 rent contracts
Period: 12 months to 22 October 2026
How: Median of the registered records, so half were above it.

Typical sizeObserved1,135sqft, median of sales

Sales, 12 monthsObserved1,119983 Ejari contracts

Evidence

Source: DLD registered sales
Sample: 1,119 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 80,000
Service charge (AED 15.04 × 1,135 sqft)	−AED 17,070
Vacancy and management (5% of rent)	−AED 4,000
Net rent a year	AED 58,930
Median ready price	AED 1.12M
Buying costs (DLD 4% + agency 2%)	+AED 67,200
Total cost	AED 1.19M
Net yield	4.96%

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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 1.12M	AED 280,000
DLD, agency, trustee and bank fees	AED 73,100	AED 87,310
Total cash needed	AED 1.19M	AED 367,310

Month by month with a mortgage

Net rent, after service charge and 5% allowance	AED 4,911
Mortgage payment (4.5%, 25 years)	−AED 4,669
Cash flow per month	AED 242

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
1-bedroom homes	4.93%	AED 737K	AED 53K	780
4-bedroom homes	2.88%	AED 4.20M	AED 190K	3,483
Studios	6.27%	AED 480K	AED 40K	406
5-bedroom homes	3.01%	AED 5.45M	AED 250K	4,219

Areas ranked near this one for 2-bedroom homes

All 60 areas for 2-bedroom homes

#	Area	Net yield	Gross	Ready price	Rent / yr
4	Bluewaters Island	5.30%	6.28%	AED 6.85M	AED 430K
5	Living Legends	5.23%	7.53%	AED 1.33M	AED 100K
6	Dubai Investment Park 2	5.15%	8.25%	AED 970K	AED 80K
7	MBR City District One	5.06%	6.44%	AED 2.56M	AED 165K
9	Remraam	4.93%	7.07%	AED 1.10M	AED 78K
10	Sports City	4.92%	7.41%	AED 1.08M	AED 80K
11	DAMAC Hills 2	4.89%	7.08%	AED 960K	AED 68K
12	Wasl Gate	4.80%	7.17%	AED 1.07M	AED 77K

Questions investors ask

What rental yield do 2-bedroom homes in Dubai South earn?

2-bedroom homes in Dubai South earn a median gross rental yield of 7.14%: a median rent of AED 80,000 a year against a median ready price of AED 1.12M. After service charges, a 5% allowance and buying costs, the estimated net yield is 4.96%.

How much cash do I need to buy a 2-bedroom home in Dubai South?

At the median ready price of AED 1.12M, a cash buyer needs about AED 1.19M including the 4% DLD fee, agency and trustee fees. With 25% down and a mortgage, the cash needed up front is about AED 367,310.

Can a 2-bedroom home in Dubai South qualify for a Golden Visa?

The median ready price is AED 1.12M, 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 2-bedroom homes?

Dubai South ranks 8 of 60 Dubai areas by estimated net yield for this unit type. The highest is Motor City at 5.93%.

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Sources: DLD sales (1,119 for this unit type in the last 12 months) and Ejari rent contracts (983), 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.