Area brief · data through 22 October 2026

Studios in Dubai South

What studios in Dubai South cost, rent for and earn. From 510 DLD sales and 1,216 Ejari rent contracts in the last 12 months.

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

#10 of 40 areas for studios by net yield

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The opportunity

Net yield of 6.27%, 1.67 points above the 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 5.87%. Check the building's Mollak invoice.

Net yieldEstimated6.27%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: 510 sales, 1,216 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 yieldDerived8.33%Dubai median for this type 7.10%

Evidence

Source: DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
Sample: 510 sales, 1,216 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 480,000AED 1,326 per sqft

Median rent / yrObservedAED 40,000Dubai median AED 40,000

Evidence

Source: Ejari rent contracts
Sample: 1,216 rent contracts
Period: 12 months to 22 October 2026
How: Median of the registered records, so half were above it.

Typical sizeObserved406sqft, median of sales

Sales, 12 monthsObserved5101,216 Ejari contracts

Evidence

Source: DLD registered sales
Sample: 510 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 40,000
Service charge (AED 15.04 × 406 sqft)	−AED 6,106
Vacancy and management (5% of rent)	−AED 2,000
Net rent a year	AED 31,894
Median ready price	AED 480,000
Buying costs (DLD 4% + agency 2%)	+AED 28,800
Total cost	AED 508,800
Net yield	6.27%

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 480,000	AED 120,000
DLD, agency, trustee and bank fees	AED 34,060	AED 42,030
Total cash needed	AED 514,060	AED 162,030

Month by month with a mortgage

Net rent, after service charge and 5% allowance	AED 2,658
Mortgage payment (4.5%, 25 years)	−AED 2,001
Cash flow per month	AED 657

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
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 studios

All 40 areas for studios

#	Area	Net yield	Gross	Ready price	Rent / yr
6	Dubai Land Residence Complex	6.59%	8.94%	AED 425K	AED 38K
7	Down Town Jabal Ali	6.52%	8.33%	AED 540K	AED 45K
8	Motor City	6.51%	8.31%	AED 626K	AED 52K
9	Dubai Investment Park 2	6.45%	8.97%	AED 401K	AED 36K
11	Sports City	6.16%	8.42%	AED 475K	AED 40K
12	International City Phase 1	6.15%	8.96%	AED 335K	AED 30K
13	Remraam	6.15%	8.42%	AED 475K	AED 40K
14	JVT	6.14%	7.90%	AED 582K	AED 46K

Questions investors ask

What rental yield do studios in Dubai South earn?

Studios in Dubai South earn a median gross rental yield of 8.33%: a median rent of AED 40,000 a year against a median ready price of AED 480,000. After service charges, a 5% allowance and buying costs, the estimated net yield is 6.27%.

How much cash do I need to buy a studio in Dubai South?

At the median ready price of AED 480,000, a cash buyer needs about AED 514,060 including the 4% DLD fee, agency and trustee fees. With 25% down and a mortgage, the cash needed up front is about AED 162,030.

Can a studio in Dubai South qualify for a Golden Visa?

The median ready price is AED 480,000, 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 studios?

Dubai South ranks 10 of 40 Dubai areas by estimated net yield for this unit type. The highest is Dubai Studio City at 7.05%.

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Sources: DLD sales (510 for this unit type in the last 12 months) and Ejari rent contracts (1,216), 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.