2-bedroom homes in Sports City
What 2-bedroom homes in Sports City cost, rent for and earn. From 796 DLD sales and 1,378 Ejari rent contracts in the last 12 months.
Source: DLD open data · Information, not financial advice. Not an official DLD product.
#10 of 60 areas for 2-bedroom homes by net yield
The service charge here is AED 16.29 per sqft. At AED 21.29, the net yield falls to 4.39%. Check the building's Mollak invoice.
Evidence
- Source
- DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
- Sample
- 796 sales, 1,378 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
- 796 sales, 1,378 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
- 1,378 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
- 796 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 80,000 |
|---|---|
| Service charge (AED 16.29 × 1,209 sqft) | −AED 19,695 |
| Vacancy and management (5% of rent) | −AED 4,000 |
| Net rent a year | AED 56,305 |
| Median ready price | AED 1.08M |
| Buying costs (DLD 4% + agency 2%) | +AED 64,800 |
| Total cost | AED 1.14M |
| Net yield | 4.92% |
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 1.08M | AED 270,000 |
| DLD, agency, trustee and bank fees | AED 70,660 | AED 84,480 |
| Total cash needed | AED 1.15M | AED 354,480 |
Month by month with a mortgage
| Net rent, after service charge and 5% allowance | AED 4,692 |
|---|---|
| Mortgage payment (4.5%, 25 years) | −AED 4,502 |
| Cash flow per month | AED 190 |
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 |
| 1-bedroom homes | 5.44% | AED 700K | AED 56K |
| Studios | 6.16% | AED 475K | AED 40K |
Areas ranked near this one for 2-bedroom homes
All 60 areas for 2-bedroom homes| # | Area | Net yield | Ready price | Rent / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Dubai Investment Park 2 | 5.15% | AED 970K | AED 80K |
| 7 | MBR City District One | 5.06% | AED 2.56M | AED 165K |
| 8 | Dubai South | 4.96% | AED 1.12M | AED 80K |
| 9 | Remraam | 4.93% | AED 1.10M | AED 78K |
| 11 | DAMAC Hills 2 | 4.89% | AED 960K | AED 68K |
| 12 | Wasl Gate | 4.80% | AED 1.07M | AED 77K |
| 13 | Town Square | 4.77% | AED 1.31M | AED 85K |
| 14 | JLT | 4.74% | AED 1.88M | AED 120K |
Questions investors ask
What rental yield do 2-bedroom homes in Sports City earn?
2-bedroom homes in Sports City earn a median gross rental yield of 7.41%: a median rent of AED 80,000 a year against a median ready price of AED 1.08M. After service charges, a 5% allowance and buying costs, the estimated net yield is 4.92%.
How much cash do I need to buy a 2-bedroom home in Sports City?
At the median ready price of AED 1.08M, a cash buyer needs about AED 1.15M including the 4% DLD fee, agency and trustee fees. With 25% down and a mortgage, the cash needed up front is about AED 354,480.
Can a 2-bedroom home in Sports City qualify for a Golden Visa?
The median ready price is AED 1.08M, 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 2-bedroom homes?
Sports City ranks 10 of 60 Dubai areas by estimated net yield for this unit type. The highest is Motor City at 5.93%.
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Sources: DLD sales (796 for this unit type in the last 12 months) and Ejari rent contracts (1,378), 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.