Area brief · data through 22 October 2026

1-bedroom homes in Dubai Water Canal

What 1-bedroom homes in Dubai Water Canal cost, rent for and earn. From 233 DLD sales and 64 Ejari rent contracts in the last 12 months.

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

#38 of 55 areas for 1-bedroom homes by net yieldGolden Visa level

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The opportunity

Net yield of 4.58%, against a Dubai median of 4.60%.

The trade-off

The service charge here is AED 15.00 per sqft. At AED 20.00, the net yield falls to 4.45%. Check the building's Mollak invoice.

Net yieldEstimated4.58%After a standard service charge of AED 15.00 per sqft and costs

Evidence

Source: DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
Sample: 233 sales, 64 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 yieldDerived5.55%Dubai median for this type 5.55%

Evidence

Source: DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
Sample: 233 sales, 64 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 2.77MAED 2,957 per sqft

Median rent / yrObservedAED 153,500Dubai median AED 58,314

Evidence

Source: Ejari rent contracts
Sample: 64 rent contracts
Period: 12 months to 22 October 2026
How: Median of the registered records, so half were above it.

Typical sizeObserved772sqft, median of sales

Sales, 12 monthsObserved23364 Ejari contracts

Evidence

Source: DLD registered sales
Sample: 233 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 153,500
Service charge (AED 15.00 × 772 sqft)	−AED 11,580
Vacancy and management (5% of rent)	−AED 7,675
Net rent a year	AED 134,245
Median ready price	AED 2.77M
Buying costs (DLD 4% + agency 2%)	+AED 165,960
Total cost	AED 2.93M
Net yield	4.58%

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Service charge: Dubai-wide estimate. 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 2.77M	AED 691,500
DLD, agency, trustee and bank fees	AED 173,506	AED 203,764
Total cash needed	AED 2.94M	AED 895,264

Month by month with a mortgage

Net rent, after service charge and 5% allowance	AED 11,187
Mortgage payment (4.5%, 25 years)	−AED 11,531
Cash flow per month	−AED 344

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 Water Canal

Unit	Net yield	Ready price	Rent / yr	Size, sqft
3-bedroom homes	4.18%	AED 6.48M	AED 340K	2,408
2-bedroom homes	3.67%	AED 4.67M	AED 215K	1,508

Areas ranked near this one for 1-bedroom homes

All 55 areas for 1-bedroom homes

#	Area	Net yield	Gross	Ready price	Rent / yr
34	Dubai Science Park	4.80%	6.80%	AED 1.03M	AED 70K
35	DAMAC Hills	4.73%	7.00%	AED 1.00M	AED 70K
36	The Greens	4.68%	6.04%	AED 1.49M	AED 90K
37	Hadaeq MBR District 7	4.60%	6.07%	AED 1.35M	AED 82K
39	Warsan First Development	4.51%	6.41%	AED 780K	AED 50K
40	Wasl 1	4.51%	5.83%	AED 1.80M	AED 105K
41	Dubai Health Care City Phase 2	4.48%	5.92%	AED 1.27M	AED 75K
42	Business Bay	4.44%	5.86%	AED 1.45M	AED 85K

Questions investors ask

What rental yield do 1-bedroom homes in Dubai Water Canal earn?

1-bedroom homes in Dubai Water Canal earn a median gross rental yield of 5.55%: a median rent of AED 153,500 a year against a median ready price of AED 2.77M. After service charges, a 5% allowance and buying costs, the estimated net yield is 4.58%.

How much cash do I need to buy a 1-bedroom home in Dubai Water Canal?

At the median ready price of AED 2.77M, a cash buyer needs about AED 2.94M including the 4% DLD fee, agency and trustee fees. With 25% down and a mortgage, the cash needed up front is about AED 895,264.

Can a 1-bedroom home in Dubai Water Canal qualify for a Golden Visa?

The median ready price is AED 2.77M, at or above the AED 2M property level for the 10-year Golden Visa. Each owner's share must reach AED 2M. Confirm the current rules with the GDRFA before you buy.

How does Dubai Water Canal compare with other areas for 1-bedroom homes?

Dubai Water Canal ranks 38 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 (233 for this unit type in the last 12 months) and Ejari rent contracts (64), 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.