Studios in Sports City
What studios in Sports City cost, rent for and earn. From 997 DLD sales and 3,462 Ejari rent contracts in the last 12 months.
Source: DLD open data · Information, not financial advice. Not an official DLD product.
Net yield of 6.16%, 1.56 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 5.73%. Check the building's Mollak invoice.
Evidence
- Source
- DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
- Sample
- 997 sales, 3,462 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
- 997 sales, 3,462 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
- 3,462 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
- 997 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 16.29 × 430 sqft) | −AED 7,005 |
| Vacancy and management (5% of rent) | −AED 2,000 |
| Net rent a year | AED 30,995 |
| Median ready price | AED 475,000 |
| Buying costs (DLD 4% + agency 2%) | +AED 28,500 |
| Total cost | AED 503,500 |
| Net yield | 6.16% |
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 475,000 | AED 118,750 |
| DLD, agency, trustee and bank fees | AED 33,755 | AED 41,677 |
| Total cash needed | AED 508,755 | AED 160,427 |
Month by month with a mortgage
| Net rent, after service charge and 5% allowance | AED 2,583 |
|---|---|
| Mortgage payment (4.5%, 25 years) | −AED 1,980 |
| Cash flow per month | AED 603 |
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 |
| 2-bedroom homes | 4.92% | AED 1.08M | AED 80K |
Areas ranked near this one for studios
All 40 areas for studios| # | Area | Net yield | Ready price | Rent / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Down Town Jabal Ali | 6.52% | AED 540K | AED 45K |
| 8 | Motor City | 6.51% | AED 626K | AED 52K |
| 9 | Dubai Investment Park 2 | 6.45% | AED 401K | AED 36K |
| 10 | Dubai South | 6.27% | AED 480K | AED 40K |
| 12 | International City Phase 1 | 6.15% | AED 335K | AED 30K |
| 13 | Remraam | 6.15% | AED 475K | AED 40K |
| 14 | JVT | 6.14% | AED 582K | AED 46K |
| 15 | JLT | 6.08% | AED 794K | AED 61K |
Questions investors ask
What rental yield do studios in Sports City earn?
Studios in Sports City earn a median gross rental yield of 8.42%: a median rent of AED 40,000 a year against a median ready price of AED 475,000. After service charges, a 5% allowance and buying costs, the estimated net yield is 6.16%.
How much cash do I need to buy a studio in Sports City?
At the median ready price of AED 475,000, a cash buyer needs about AED 508,755 including the 4% DLD fee, agency and trustee fees. With 25% down and a mortgage, the cash needed up front is about AED 160,427.
Can a studio in Sports City qualify for a Golden Visa?
The median ready price is AED 475,000, 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 studios?
Sports City ranks 11 of 40 Dubai areas by estimated net yield for this unit type. The highest is Dubai Studio City at 7.05%.
Get help with Sports City from a RERA-licensed specialist.
Sources: DLD sales (997 for this unit type in the last 12 months) and Ejari rent contracts (3,462), 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.