Studios in Dubai Studio City
What studios in Dubai Studio City cost, rent for and earn. From 815 DLD sales and 855 Ejari rent contracts in the last 12 months.
Source: DLD open data · Information, not financial advice. Not an official DLD product.
#1 of 40 areas for studios by net yield
The service charge here is AED 17.40 per sqft. At AED 22.40, the net yield falls to 6.72%. Check the building's Mollak invoice.
Evidence
- Source
- DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
- Sample
- 815 sales, 855 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
- 815 sales, 855 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
- 855 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
- 815 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 46,500 |
|---|---|
| Service charge (AED 17.40 × 356 sqft) | −AED 6,194 |
| Vacancy and management (5% of rent) | −AED 2,325 |
| Net rent a year | AED 37,981 |
| Median ready price | AED 508,000 |
| Buying costs (DLD 4% + agency 2%) | +AED 30,480 |
| Total cost | AED 538,480 |
| Net yield | 7.05% |
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 508,000 | AED 127,000 |
| DLD, agency, trustee and bank fees | AED 35,768 | AED 44,012 |
| Total cash needed | AED 543,768 | AED 171,012 |
Month by month with a mortgage
| Net rent, after service charge and 5% allowance | AED 3,165 |
|---|---|
| Mortgage payment (4.5%, 25 years) | −AED 2,118 |
| Cash flow per month | AED 1,047 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom homes | 5.52% | AED 852K | AED 65K |
| 2-bedroom homes | 5.56% | AED 1.11M | AED 90K |
Areas ranked near this one for studios
All 40 areas for studios| # | Area | Net yield | Ready price | Rent / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Al Furjan | 6.80% | AED 530K | AED 46K |
| 3 | Silicon Oasis | 6.71% | AED 470K | AED 41K |
| 4 | Dubai Production City | 6.68% | AED 415K | AED 38K |
| 5 | Rukan | 6.68% | AED 508K | AED 40K |
| 6 | Dubai Land Residence Complex | 6.59% | AED 425K | AED 38K |
| 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 |
Questions investors ask
What rental yield do studios in Dubai Studio City earn?
Studios in Dubai Studio City earn a median gross rental yield of 9.15%: a median rent of AED 46,500 a year against a median ready price of AED 508,000. After service charges, a 5% allowance and buying costs, the estimated net yield is 7.05%.
How much cash do I need to buy a studio in Dubai Studio City?
At the median ready price of AED 508,000, a cash buyer needs about AED 543,768 including the 4% DLD fee, agency and trustee fees. With 25% down and a mortgage, the cash needed up front is about AED 171,012.
Can a studio in Dubai Studio City qualify for a Golden Visa?
The median ready price is AED 508,000, 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 studios?
Dubai Studio City ranks 1 of 40 Dubai areas by estimated net yield for this unit type. The highest is Dubai Studio City at 7.05%.
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Sources: DLD sales (815 for this unit type in the last 12 months) and Ejari rent contracts (855), 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.