Dubai Studio City
ZoneIQ Score · Preview · 4 of 6 factorsMixed signals. In Dubai Studio City, the median home sold for AED 717,600 (AED 1,465/sqft, +2.9% in 12 months) across 1,740 sales in the 12 months to Oct 2026. Median rent is AED 60,000 a year: 8.11% gross yield, 5.56% net (estimated). 1,270 new units are due within 24 months.
Source: DLD open data · Information, not financial advice. Not an official DLD product.
Net yield of 5.56%, 0.96 points above the Dubai median of 4.60%.
The service charge is an estimate of AED 17.40 per sqft, the median of 3 buildings in the DLD index. Your building's rate can differ, so ask for its Mollak invoice before relying on the net yield.
Evidence
- Source
- DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
- Sample
- 1,740 sales, 2,026 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
- 1,740 sales, 2,026 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
- DLD registered sales
- Sample
- 1,740 sales
- Period
- 12 months to 22 October 2026
- How
- Median of the registered records, so half were above it.
- Leaves out
- Listings and asking prices.
Evidence
- Source
- Ejari rent contracts
- Sample
- 2,026 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
- 1,740 sales
- Period
- 12 months to 22 October 2026
- How
- A count of registered records.
Price per sqft, 5 years
Why 61
Preview score from 4 of 6 factors. The other factors need data we are still adding.
How the score worksPrices by unit type
Check a deal hereConverted 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.
Median ready prices and DLD sales in the last 12 months.
Rents and yields by unit type
Yield by unit type| Unit | Rent / yr | Gross | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | AED 47K | 9.15% | 7.05% |
| 1 bed | AED 65K | 7.63% | 5.52% |
| 2 bed | AED 90K | 8.11% | 5.56% |
Median annual rent from Ejari contracts in the last 12 months. Net yield is after service charge and buying costs.
New supply, next 24 months
1,270 unitsHandovers peak in 2028 Q1. 1,000 more units in projects are past their planned date.
Developers with projects here
- Azizi Developments: 1,629 units in 3 projects
- Laya Developers: 685 units in 2 projects
- Qube Development: 420 units in 1 projects
- Alyakka Developers: 128 units in 1 projects
Who Dubai Studio City suits, on the numbers
- Income investors: estimated net yield 5.56%, against a Dubai median of 4.60%.
- Lower budgets: a studio has a median ready price of AED 508,000.
- Off-plan buyers: 70% of sales are off-plan, across 6 projects under construction.
Rules applied to the data above. Not advice.
Off-plan here
Off-planBuildings and projects in Dubai Studio City
| Project | Developer | Status | Median price | Price / sqft | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azizi Mirage 1 | Azizi Developments | Ready | AED 530K | 1,393 | 457 |
| Beach Oasis 2 | Azizi Developments | 53% | AED 563K | 1,551 | 341 |
| The First Collection At Dubai Studio City | Tfg S C Development | 32% | AED 467K | – | 224 |
| Arisha Terraces | Qube Development | 34% | AED 1.12M | 1,584 | 179 |
| Laya Courtyard | Laya Developers | 51% | AED 1.06M | 1,499 | 115 |
| Ryah Living By Alyakka | Alyakka Developers | 54% | AED 676K | 1,624 | 97 |
| Ghaff Land Residence | Ghaff Land Real Estate Development | 66% | AED 805K | 1,256 | 69 |
| Azizi Vista | Azizi Developments | Ready | AED 1.13M | 1,344 | 55 |
| Laya Heights | Laya Developers | Ready | AED 683K | 1,550 | 53 |
Living in Dubai Studio City
- Metro stations (within 1.5 km)
- None within 1.5 km
- Supermarkets (within 1.0 km)
- 1
- Named parks (within 1.0 km)
- 2
- Beach (within 1.0 km)
- No
Source: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), map data of 15 July 2026. Counts within 1.0 km of the area's centre point; distances are approximate. OSM is volunteer data and can miss places.
Nearby areas compared
Compare with other areas| Area | Net yield | Price / sqft |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai Studio City | 5.56% | 1,465 |
| Motor City | 5.81% | 1,758 |
| DAMAC Hills | 4.59% | 1,700 |
| Arabian Ranches 1 | 3.03% | 1,427 |
| Tilal Al Ghaf | 4.43% | 2,443 |
| Mudon | 3.89% | 1,701 |
Areas at a similar price compared
City Of ArabiaJabal Ali VillageGarden ViewMajanDown Town Jabal AliDiscovery Gardens
Closest areas with enough sales, by distance between area centres. Similar price: areas with the closest median sale price.
What happened to AED 1M
AED 1,000,000 of Dubai Studio City homes bought at the median price per sqft, valued at today's median. Price change only, before rent and costs.
| Dubai Studio City | Dubai overall | |
|---|---|---|
| Bought in 2016 → 2026 to date | AED 1.46M | AED 1.66M |
| Bought in 2019 → 2026 to date | AED 1.87M | AED 1.69M |
| Bought in 2021 → 2026 to date | AED 1.39M | AED 1.61M |
Questions investors ask
Is Dubai Studio City a good investment?
ZoneIQ does not give advice, but the numbers are these. Estimated net yield is 5.56%, against a Dubai median of 4.60%. Price per sqft changed +2.9% in 12 months. There were 1,740 sales in 12 months, and 1,270 new units are due within 24 months.
Is Dubai Studio City freehold?
Yes, on DLD's register: 6,495 of 6,495 registered units in Dubai Studio City are marked freehold. Source: DLD, Registered Freehold Real Estate Units, 13 October 2026. Rules can differ by plot, and in free zones by the zone authority, so check the title deed of a specific unit before you buy.
What is the average rent in Dubai Studio City?
The median rent in Dubai Studio City is AED 60,000 a year, from 2,026 Ejari contracts in the last 12 months. By unit type: studios AED 46,500, 1-bedroom homes AED 65,000, 2-bedroom homes AED 90,000.
How much is a studio in Dubai Studio City?
The median ready price is AED 508,000 (AED 1,524 per sqft, about 356 sqft), from 815 DLD sales in the last 12 months.
What is the rental yield in Dubai Studio City?
The median gross rental yield in Dubai Studio City is 8.11%, from 2,026 Ejari contracts and DLD sales in the last 12 months. After service charges and buying costs, the estimated net yield is 5.56%.
Which unit type earns the highest yield in Dubai Studio City?
Studio show the highest estimated net yield at 7.05%, with a median ready price of AED 508,000 and a median rent of AED 46,500 a year.
Have property prices gone up in Dubai Studio City?
The median price per sqft changed +2.9% in the 12 months to Oct 2026, to AED 1,465. This is past change, not a forecast.
Where is Dubai Studio City in Dubai?
In the DLD project registry, Dubai Studio City projects sit in the Al Hebiah Second land area. The closest areas covered on ZoneIQ are Motor City and DAMAC Hills.
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Sources: DLD sales (1,740 in the last 12 months) and Ejari rent contracts (2,026), DLD project registry, via Dubai Data. Data through 22 October 2026. Service charges: DLD Service Charge Index (Mollak) where shown, otherwise a Dubai-wide estimate. Source · Freehold: DLD, Registered Freehold Real Estate Units, 13 October 2026, Data Dubai · ZoneIQ gives information, not financial or investment advice. Figures are medians and estimates. Check any unit yourself before you commit.