Area brief · data through 22 October 2026

2-bedroom homes in Dubai Studio City

What 2-bedroom homes in Dubai Studio City cost, rent for and earn. From 93 DLD sales and 258 Ejari rent contracts in the last 12 months.

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

#2 of 60 areas for 2-bedroom homes by net yield

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The opportunity

#2 of 60 areas for 2-bedroom homes by net yield

The trade-off

The service charge here is AED 17.40 per sqft. At AED 22.40, the net yield falls to 5.07%. Check the building's Mollak invoice.

Net yieldEstimated5.56%After an estimated service charge of AED 17.40 per sqft (area median, DLD index) and costs

Evidence

Source: DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
Sample: 93 sales, 258 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 yieldDerived8.11%Dubai median for this type 3.86%

Evidence

Source: DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
Sample: 93 sales, 258 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 1.11MAED 1,260 per sqft

Median rent / yrObservedAED 90,000Dubai median AED 77,175

Evidence

Source: Ejari rent contracts
Sample: 258 rent contracts
Period: 12 months to 22 October 2026
How: Median of the registered records, so half were above it.

Typical sizeObserved1,152sqft, median of sales

Sales, 12 monthsObserved93258 Ejari contracts

Evidence

Source: DLD registered sales
Sample: 93 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 90,000
Service charge (AED 17.40 × 1,152 sqft)	−AED 20,045
Vacancy and management (5% of rent)	−AED 4,500
Net rent a year	AED 65,455
Median ready price	AED 1.11M
Buying costs (DLD 4% + agency 2%)	+AED 66,600
Total cost	AED 1.18M
Net yield	5.56%

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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 1.11M	AED 277,500
DLD, agency, trustee and bank fees	AED 72,490	AED 86,602
Total cash needed	AED 1.18M	AED 364,102

Month by month with a mortgage

Net rent, after service charge and 5% allowance	AED 5,455
Mortgage payment (4.5%, 25 years)	−AED 4,627
Cash flow per month	AED 827

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	Size, sqft
1-bedroom homes	5.52%	AED 852K	AED 65K	684
Studios	7.05%	AED 508K	AED 47K	356

Areas ranked near this one for 2-bedroom homes

All 60 areas for 2-bedroom homes

#	Area	Net yield	Gross	Ready price	Rent / yr
1	Motor City	5.93%	7.90%	AED 1.46M	AED 115K
3	Rukan	5.36%	6.29%	AED 1.67M	AED 105K
4	Bluewaters Island	5.30%	6.28%	AED 6.85M	AED 430K
5	Living Legends	5.23%	7.53%	AED 1.33M	AED 100K
6	Dubai Investment Park 2	5.15%	8.25%	AED 970K	AED 80K
7	MBR City District One	5.06%	6.44%	AED 2.56M	AED 165K
8	Dubai South	4.96%	7.14%	AED 1.12M	AED 80K
9	Remraam	4.93%	7.07%	AED 1.10M	AED 78K

Questions investors ask

What rental yield do 2-bedroom homes in Dubai Studio City earn?

2-bedroom homes in Dubai Studio City earn a median gross rental yield of 8.11%: a median rent of AED 90,000 a year against a median ready price of AED 1.11M. After service charges, a 5% allowance and buying costs, the estimated net yield is 5.56%.

How much cash do I need to buy a 2-bedroom home in Dubai Studio City?

At the median ready price of AED 1.11M, a cash buyer needs about AED 1.18M including the 4% DLD fee, agency and trustee fees. With 25% down and a mortgage, the cash needed up front is about AED 364,102.

Can a 2-bedroom home in Dubai Studio City qualify for a Golden Visa?

The median ready price is AED 1.11M, 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 2-bedroom homes?

Dubai Studio City ranks 2 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 (93 for this unit type in the last 12 months) and Ejari rent contracts (258), 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.