5-bedroom homes in Dubai South
What 5-bedroom homes in Dubai South cost, rent for and earn. From 60 DLD sales and 33 Ejari rent contracts in the last 12 months.
Source: DLD open data · Information, not financial advice. Not an official DLD product.
Net yield of 3.01%, against a Dubai median of 4.60%.
The service charge here is AED 15.04 per sqft. At AED 20.04, the net yield falls to 2.65%. Check the building's Mollak invoice.
Evidence
- Source
- DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
- Sample
- 60 sales, 33 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.
Evidence
- Source
- DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
- Sample
- 60 sales, 33 rent contracts
- Period
- 12 months to 22 October 2026
- How
- Median rent divided by median price.
- Leaves out
- Every cost of owning and buying.
Evidence
- Source
- Ejari rent contracts
- Sample
- 33 rent contracts
- Period
- 12 months to 22 October 2026
- How
- Median of the registered records, so half were above it.
Evidence
- Source
- DLD registered sales
- Sample
- 60 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 250,000 |
|---|---|
| Service charge (AED 15.04 × 4,219 sqft) | −AED 63,454 |
| Vacancy and management (5% of rent) | −AED 12,500 |
| Net rent a year | AED 174,046 |
| Median ready price | AED 5.45M |
| Buying costs (DLD 4% + agency 2%) | +AED 326,820 |
| Total cost | AED 5.77M |
| Net yield | 3.01% |
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
Converted at European Central Bank reference rates of 26 October 2026, through the dirham's fixed US dollar rate (3.6725). Indicative only: your bank's rate will differ.
| Cash buyer | Mortgage, 25% down | |
|---|---|---|
| Price or down payment | AED 5.45M | AED 1.36M |
| DLD, agency, trustee and bank fees | AED 337,047 | AED 393,445 |
| Total cash needed | AED 5.78M | AED 1.76M |
Month by month with a mortgage
| Net rent, after service charge and 5% allowance | AED 14,504 |
|---|---|
| Mortgage payment (4.5%, 25 years) | −AED 22,707 |
| Cash flow per month | −AED 8,203 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-bedroom homes | 3.61% | AED 3.00M | AED 145K |
| 1-bedroom homes | 4.93% | AED 737K | AED 53K |
| 4-bedroom homes | 2.88% | AED 4.20M | AED 190K |
| Studios | 6.27% | AED 480K | AED 40K |
| 2-bedroom homes | 4.96% | AED 1.12M | AED 80K |
Questions investors ask
What rental yield do 5-bedroom homes in Dubai South earn?
5-bedroom homes in Dubai South earn a median gross rental yield of 4.59%: a median rent of AED 250,000 a year against a median ready price of AED 5.45M. After service charges, a 5% allowance and buying costs, the estimated net yield is 3.01%.
How much cash do I need to buy a 5-bedroom home in Dubai South?
At the median ready price of AED 5.45M, a cash buyer needs about AED 5.78M including the 4% DLD fee, agency and trustee fees. With 25% down and a mortgage, the cash needed up front is about AED 1.76M.
Can a 5-bedroom home in Dubai South qualify for a Golden Visa?
The median ready price is AED 5.45M, 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.
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Sources: DLD sales (60 for this unit type in the last 12 months) and Ejari rent contracts (33), 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.