1-bedroom homes in Sports City
What 1-bedroom homes in Sports City cost, rent for and earn. From 1,016 DLD sales and 3,329 Ejari rent contracts in the last 12 months.
Source: DLD open data · Information, not financial advice. Not an official DLD product.
Net yield of 5.44%, 0.84 points above the Dubai median of 4.60%.
The service charge here is AED 16.29 per sqft. At AED 21.29, the net yield falls to 4.91%. Check the building's Mollak invoice.
Evidence
- Source
- DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
- Sample
- 1,016 sales, 3,329 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
- 1,016 sales, 3,329 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
- 3,329 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
- 1,016 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 56,000 |
|---|---|
| Service charge (AED 16.29 × 788 sqft) | −AED 12,837 |
| Vacancy and management (5% of rent) | −AED 2,800 |
| Net rent a year | AED 40,363 |
| Median ready price | AED 700,000 |
| Buying costs (DLD 4% + agency 2%) | +AED 42,000 |
| Total cost | AED 742,000 |
| Net yield | 5.44% |
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 700,000 | AED 175,000 |
| DLD, agency, trustee and bank fees | AED 47,480 | AED 57,596 |
| Total cash needed | AED 747,480 | AED 232,596 |
Month by month with a mortgage
| Net rent, after service charge and 5% allowance | AED 3,364 |
|---|---|
| Mortgage payment (4.5%, 25 years) | −AED 2,918 |
| Cash flow per month | AED 446 |
Example with 25% down at the median price and rent. Rates change and banks decide; ask yours. Not a forecast.
Other unit types in Sports City
| Unit | Net yield | Ready price | Rent / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-bedroom homes | 3.70% | AED 1.90M | AED 106K |
| Studios | 6.16% | AED 475K | AED 40K |
| 2-bedroom homes | 4.92% | AED 1.08M | AED 80K |
Areas ranked near this one for 1-bedroom homes
All 55 areas for 1-bedroom homes| # | Area | Net yield | Ready price | Rent / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | International City Phase 1 | 5.78% | AED 450K | AED 40K |
| 9 | Living Legends | 5.77% | AED 877K | AED 70K |
| 10 | Dubai Investment Park 2 | 5.69% | AED 581K | AED 50K |
| 11 | Dubai Studio City | 5.52% | AED 852K | AED 65K |
| 13 | Silicon Oasis | 5.43% | AED 730K | AED 55K |
| 14 | Liwan 1 | 5.41% | AED 620K | AED 50K |
| 15 | JVT | 5.36% | AED 970K | AED 70K |
| 16 | DAMAC Hills 2 | 5.34% | AED 660K | AED 48K |
Questions investors ask
What rental yield do 1-bedroom homes in Sports City earn?
1-bedroom homes in Sports City earn a median gross rental yield of 8.00%: a median rent of AED 56,000 a year against a median ready price of AED 700,000. After service charges, a 5% allowance and buying costs, the estimated net yield is 5.44%.
How much cash do I need to buy a 1-bedroom home in Sports City?
At the median ready price of AED 700,000, a cash buyer needs about AED 747,480 including the 4% DLD fee, agency and trustee fees. With 25% down and a mortgage, the cash needed up front is about AED 232,596.
Can a 1-bedroom home in Sports City qualify for a Golden Visa?
The median ready price is AED 700,000, 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 Sports City compare with other areas for 1-bedroom homes?
Sports City ranks 12 of 55 Dubai areas by estimated net yield for this unit type. The highest is Jumeirah Golf Estates at 7.96%.
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Sources: DLD sales (1,016 for this unit type in the last 12 months) and Ejari rent contracts (3,329), 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.