1-bedroom homes in Dubai Studio City
What 1-bedroom homes in Dubai Studio City cost, rent for and earn. From 589 DLD sales and 810 Ejari rent contracts in the last 12 months.
Source: DLD open data · Information, not financial advice. Not an official DLD product.
#11 of 55 areas for 1-bedroom homes by net yield
The service charge here is AED 17.40 per sqft. At AED 22.40, the net yield falls to 5.14%. Check the building's Mollak invoice.
Evidence
- Source
- DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
- Sample
- 589 sales, 810 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
- 589 sales, 810 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
- 810 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
- 589 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 65,000 |
|---|---|
| Service charge (AED 17.40 × 684 sqft) | −AED 11,902 |
| Vacancy and management (5% of rent) | −AED 3,250 |
| Net rent a year | AED 49,848 |
| Median ready price | AED 852,000 |
| Buying costs (DLD 4% + agency 2%) | +AED 51,120 |
| Total cost | AED 903,120 |
| Net yield | 5.52% |
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 852,000 | AED 213,000 |
| DLD, agency, trustee and bank fees | AED 56,752 | AED 68,350 |
| Total cash needed | AED 908,752 | AED 281,350 |
Month by month with a mortgage
| Net rent, after service charge and 5% allowance | AED 4,154 |
|---|---|
| Mortgage payment (4.5%, 25 years) | −AED 3,552 |
| Cash flow per month | AED 602 |
Example with 25% down at the median price and rent. Rates change and banks decide; ask yours. Not a forecast.
Other unit types in Dubai Studio City
| Unit | Net yield | Ready price | Rent / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studios | 7.05% | AED 508K | AED 47K |
| 2-bedroom homes | 5.56% | AED 1.11M | AED 90K |
Areas ranked near this one for 1-bedroom homes
All 55 areas for 1-bedroom homes| # | Area | Net yield | Ready price | Rent / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Remraam | 5.80% | AED 682K | AED 55K |
| 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 |
| 12 | Sports City | 5.44% | AED 700K | AED 56K |
| 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 |
Questions investors ask
What rental yield do 1-bedroom homes in Dubai Studio City earn?
1-bedroom homes in Dubai Studio City earn a median gross rental yield of 7.63%: a median rent of AED 65,000 a year against a median ready price of AED 852,000. After service charges, a 5% allowance and buying costs, the estimated net yield is 5.52%.
How much cash do I need to buy a 1-bedroom home in Dubai Studio City?
At the median ready price of AED 852,000, a cash buyer needs about AED 908,752 including the 4% DLD fee, agency and trustee fees. With 25% down and a mortgage, the cash needed up front is about AED 281,350.
Can a 1-bedroom home in Dubai Studio City qualify for a Golden Visa?
The median ready price is AED 852,000, 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 Dubai Studio City compare with other areas for 1-bedroom homes?
Dubai Studio City ranks 11 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 (589 for this unit type in the last 12 months) and Ejari rent contracts (810), 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.