Area brief · data through 22 October 2026

3-bedroom homes in Dubai South

What 3-bedroom homes in Dubai South cost, rent for and earn. From 201 DLD sales and 265 Ejari rent contracts in the last 12 months.

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

#35 of 42 areas for 3-bedroom homes by net yieldGolden Visa level

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The opportunity

Net yield of 3.61%, 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 3.37%. Check the building's Mollak invoice.

Net yieldEstimated3.61%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: 201 sales, 265 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 yieldDerived4.83%Dubai median for this type 4.03%

Evidence

Source: DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
Sample: 201 sales, 265 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 3.00MAED 1,404 per sqft

Median rent / yrObservedAED 145,000Dubai median AED 132,825

Evidence

Source: Ejari rent contracts
Sample: 265 rent contracts
Period: 12 months to 22 October 2026
How: Median of the registered records, so half were above it.

Typical sizeObserved1,530sqft, median of sales

Sales, 12 monthsObserved201265 Ejari contracts

Evidence

Source: DLD registered sales
Sample: 201 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 145,000
Service charge (AED 15.04 × 1,530 sqft)	−AED 23,011
Vacancy and management (5% of rent)	−AED 7,250
Net rent a year	AED 114,739
Median ready price	AED 3.00M
Buying costs (DLD 4% + agency 2%)	+AED 180,120
Total cost	AED 3.18M
Net yield	3.61%

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 3.00M	AED 750,500
DLD, agency, trustee and bank fees	AED 187,902	AED 220,462
Total cash needed	AED 3.19M	AED 970,962

Month by month with a mortgage

Net rent, after service charge and 5% allowance	AED 9,562
Mortgage payment (4.5%, 25 years)	−AED 12,515
Cash flow per month	−AED 2,953

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
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
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 3-bedroom homes

All 42 areas for 3-bedroom homes

#	Area	Net yield	Gross	Ready price	Rent / yr
31	DMCC Master Community, JLT	3.75%	5.38%	AED 2.60M	AED 140K
32	Remraam	3.75%	6.17%	AED 1.75M	AED 108K
33	Sports City	3.70%	5.58%	AED 1.90M	AED 106K
34	Town Square	3.66%	5.16%	AED 2.80M	AED 144K
36	Al Jaddaf	3.40%	4.67%	AED 3.43M	AED 160K
37	Dubai World Central	3.18%	4.81%	AED 2.26M	AED 109K
38	Arabian Ranches 1	3.17%	4.71%	AED 5.00M	AED 235K
39	DAMAC Hills	3.13%	5.86%	AED 2.90M	AED 170K

Questions investors ask

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

3-bedroom homes in Dubai South earn a median gross rental yield of 4.83%: a median rent of AED 145,000 a year against a median ready price of AED 3.00M. After service charges, a 5% allowance and buying costs, the estimated net yield is 3.61%.

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

At the median ready price of AED 3.00M, a cash buyer needs about AED 3.19M including the 4% DLD fee, agency and trustee fees. With 25% down and a mortgage, the cash needed up front is about AED 970,962.

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

The median ready price is AED 3.00M, 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 South compare with other areas for 3-bedroom homes?

Dubai South ranks 35 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 (201 for this unit type in the last 12 months) and Ejari rent contracts (265), 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.