Area brief · data through 22 October 2026

3-bedroom homes in Sports City

What 3-bedroom homes in Sports City cost, rent for and earn. From 82 DLD sales and 92 Ejari rent contracts in the last 12 months.

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

#33 of 42 areas for 3-bedroom homes by net yield

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The opportunity

Net yield of 3.70%, against a Dubai median of 4.60%.

The trade-off

The service charge here is AED 16.29 per sqft. At AED 21.29, the net yield falls to 3.31%. Check the building's Mollak invoice.

Net yieldEstimated3.70%After an estimated service charge of AED 16.29 per sqft (area median, DLD index) and costs

Evidence

Source: DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
Sample: 82 sales, 92 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 yieldDerived5.58%Dubai median for this type 4.03%

Evidence

Source: DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
Sample: 82 sales, 92 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 1.90MAED 1,316 per sqft

Median rent / yrObservedAED 105,982Dubai median AED 132,825

Evidence

Source: Ejari rent contracts
Sample: 92 rent contracts
Period: 12 months to 22 October 2026
How: Median of the registered records, so half were above it.

Typical sizeObserved1,603sqft, median of sales

Sales, 12 monthsObserved8292 Ejari contracts

Evidence

Source: DLD registered sales
Sample: 82 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 105,982
Service charge (AED 16.29 × 1,603 sqft)	−AED 26,113
Vacancy and management (5% of rent)	−AED 5,299
Net rent a year	AED 74,570
Median ready price	AED 1.90M
Buying costs (DLD 4% + agency 2%)	+AED 113,940
Total cost	AED 2.01M
Net yield	3.70%

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 1.90M	AED 474,750
DLD, agency, trustee and bank fees	AED 120,619	AED 142,425
Total cash needed	AED 2.02M	AED 617,175

Month by month with a mortgage

Net rent, after service charge and 5% allowance	AED 6,214
Mortgage payment (4.5%, 25 years)	−AED 7,916
Cash flow per month	−AED 1,702

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	Size, sqft
1-bedroom homes	5.44%	AED 700K	AED 56K	788
Studios	6.16%	AED 475K	AED 40K	430
2-bedroom homes	4.92%	AED 1.08M	AED 80K	1,209

Areas ranked near this one for 3-bedroom homes

All 42 areas for 3-bedroom homes

#	Area	Net yield	Gross	Ready price	Rent / yr
29	Arabian Ranches 3	3.79%	5.03%	AED 3.08M	AED 155K
30	City Walk	3.79%	4.78%	AED 6.50M	AED 311K
31	DMCC Master Community, JLT	3.75%	5.38%	AED 2.60M	AED 140K
32	Remraam	3.75%	6.17%	AED 1.75M	AED 108K
34	Town Square	3.66%	5.16%	AED 2.80M	AED 144K
35	Dubai South	3.61%	4.83%	AED 3.00M	AED 145K
36	Al Jaddaf	3.40%	4.67%	AED 3.43M	AED 160K
37	Dubai World Central	3.18%	4.81%	AED 2.26M	AED 109K

Questions investors ask

What rental yield do 3-bedroom homes in Sports City earn?

3-bedroom homes in Sports City earn a median gross rental yield of 5.58%: a median rent of AED 105,982 a year against a median ready price of AED 1.90M. After service charges, a 5% allowance and buying costs, the estimated net yield is 3.70%.

How much cash do I need to buy a 3-bedroom home in Sports City?

At the median ready price of AED 1.90M, a cash buyer needs about AED 2.02M including the 4% DLD fee, agency and trustee fees. With 25% down and a mortgage, the cash needed up front is about AED 617,175.

Can a 3-bedroom home in Sports City qualify for a Golden Visa?

The median ready price is AED 1.90M, 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 3-bedroom homes?

Sports City ranks 33 of 42 Dubai areas by estimated net yield for this unit type. The highest is Living Legends at 5.43%.

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Sources: DLD sales (82 for this unit type in the last 12 months) and Ejari rent contracts (92), 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.