Area brief · data through 22 October 2026

4-bedroom homes in Dubai South

What 4-bedroom homes in Dubai South cost, rent for and earn. From 124 DLD sales and 239 Ejari rent contracts in the last 12 months.

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

#17 of 18 areas for 4-bedroom homes by net yieldGolden Visa level

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The opportunity

Net yield of 2.88%, 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 2.48%. Check the building's Mollak invoice.

Net yieldEstimated2.88%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: 124 sales, 239 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 yieldDerived4.52%Dubai median for this type 5.04%

Evidence

Source: DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
Sample: 124 sales, 239 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 4.20MAED 1,206 per sqft

Median rent / yrObservedAED 190,000Dubai median AED 207,000

Evidence

Source: Ejari rent contracts
Sample: 239 rent contracts
Period: 12 months to 22 October 2026
How: Median of the registered records, so half were above it.

Typical sizeObserved3,483sqft, median of sales

Sales, 12 monthsObserved124239 Ejari contracts

Evidence

Source: DLD registered sales
Sample: 124 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 190,000
Service charge (AED 15.04 × 3,483 sqft)	−AED 52,384
Vacancy and management (5% of rent)	−AED 9,500
Net rent a year	AED 128,116
Median ready price	AED 4.20M
Buying costs (DLD 4% + agency 2%)	+AED 252,240
Total cost	AED 4.46M
Net yield	2.88%

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 4.20M	AED 1.05M
DLD, agency, trustee and bank fees	AED 261,224	AED 305,504
Total cash needed	AED 4.47M	AED 1.36M

Month by month with a mortgage

Net rent, after service charge and 5% allowance	AED 10,676
Mortgage payment (4.5%, 25 years)	−AED 17,525
Cash flow per month	−AED 6,849

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
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 4-bedroom homes

All 18 areas for 4-bedroom homes

#	Area	Net yield	Gross	Ready price	Rent / yr
10	Business Bay	3.91%	5.69%	AED 5.27M	AED 300K
11	Dubai Investment Park 1	3.79%	4.45%	AED 7.65M	AED 341K
12	MBR City District 11	3.79%	4.68%	AED 3.85M	AED 180K
13	Mudon	3.78%	5.22%	AED 4.50M	AED 235K
14	Arabian Ranches 3	3.75%	5.17%	AED 4.45M	AED 230K
15	Maple 3, Dubai Hills	3.49%	4.74%	AED 5.80M	AED 275K
16	Town Square	3.31%	5.00%	AED 3.50M	AED 175K
18	Dubai World Central	2.51%	4.47%	AED 3.24M	AED 145K

Questions investors ask

What rental yield do 4-bedroom homes in Dubai South earn?

4-bedroom homes in Dubai South earn a median gross rental yield of 4.52%: a median rent of AED 190,000 a year against a median ready price of AED 4.20M. After service charges, a 5% allowance and buying costs, the estimated net yield is 2.88%.

How much cash do I need to buy a 4-bedroom home in Dubai South?

At the median ready price of AED 4.20M, a cash buyer needs about AED 4.47M including the 4% DLD fee, agency and trustee fees. With 25% down and a mortgage, the cash needed up front is about AED 1.36M.

Can a 4-bedroom home in Dubai South qualify for a Golden Visa?

The median ready price is AED 4.20M, 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 4-bedroom homes?

Dubai South ranks 17 of 18 Dubai areas by estimated net yield for this unit type. The highest is Dubai Marina at 5.30%.

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Sources: DLD sales (124 for this unit type in the last 12 months) and Ejari rent contracts (239), 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.