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2-bedroom homes in Dubai Water Canal

What 2-bedroom homes in Dubai Water Canal cost, rent for and earn. From 178 DLD sales and 218 Ejari rent contracts in the last 12 months.

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

#49 of 60 areas for 2-bedroom homes by net yieldGolden Visa level
The opportunity

Net yield of 3.67%, 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 3.51%. Check the building's Mollak invoice.

Net yieldEstimated3.67%After a standard service charge of AED 15.00 per sqft and costs
Evidence
Source
DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
Sample
178 sales, 218 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 yieldDerived4.60%Dubai median for this type 3.86%
Evidence
Source
DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
Sample
178 sales, 218 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 4.67MAED 2,981 per sqft
Median rent / yrObservedAED 215,000Dubai median AED 77,175
Evidence
Source
Ejari rent contracts
Sample
218 rent contracts
Period
12 months to 22 October 2026
How
Median of the registered records, so half were above it.
Typical sizeObserved1,508sqft, median of sales
Sales, 12 monthsObserved178218 Ejari contracts
Evidence
Source
DLD registered sales
Sample
178 sales
Period
12 months to 22 October 2026
How
A count of registered records.

How the net yield is built

Median rent a yearAED 215,000
Service charge (AED 15.00 × 1,508 sqft)−AED 22,620
Vacancy and management (5% of rent)−AED 10,750
Net rent a yearAED 181,630
Median ready priceAED 4.67M
Buying costs (DLD 4% + agency 2%)+AED 280,440
Total costAED 4.95M
Net yield3.67%
Try another service charge (AED per sqft)

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 buyerMortgage, 25% down
Price or down paymentAED 4.67MAED 1.17M
DLD, agency, trustee and bank feesAED 289,894AED 338,756
Total cash neededAED 4.96MAED 1.51M

Month by month with a mortgage

Net rent, after service charge and 5% allowanceAED 15,136
Mortgage payment (4.5%, 25 years)−AED 19,485
Cash flow per month−AED 4,349

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

UnitNet yieldReady priceRent / yrSize, sqft
3-bedroom homes4.18%AED 6.48MAED 340K2,408
1-bedroom homes4.58%AED 2.77MAED 154K772

Areas ranked near this one for 2-bedroom homes

All 60 areas for 2-bedroom homes
#AreaNet yieldGrossReady priceRent / yr
45Meydan One3.84%5.29%AED 1.89MAED 100K
46Downtown Dubai3.80%4.89%AED 3.68MAED 180K
47Palm Jumeirah3.73%4.66%AED 4.40MAED 205K
48Dubai Harbour3.70%4.89%AED 4.40MAED 215K
50Meydan Racecourse3.65%4.79%AED 2.52MAED 121K
51JVT3.59%5.15%AED 1.65MAED 85K
52Liwan 13.41%5.36%AED 1.34MAED 72K
53Sufouh Gardens3.37%4.64%AED 2.26MAED 105K

Questions investors ask

What rental yield do 2-bedroom homes in Dubai Water Canal earn?

2-bedroom homes in Dubai Water Canal earn a median gross rental yield of 4.60%: a median rent of AED 215,000 a year against a median ready price of AED 4.67M. After service charges, a 5% allowance and buying costs, the estimated net yield is 3.67%.

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

At the median ready price of AED 4.67M, a cash buyer needs about AED 4.96M including the 4% DLD fee, agency and trustee fees. With 25% down and a mortgage, the cash needed up front is about AED 1.51M.

Can a 2-bedroom home in Dubai Water Canal qualify for a Golden Visa?

The median ready price is AED 4.67M, 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 2-bedroom homes?

Dubai Water Canal ranks 49 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 (178 for this unit type in the last 12 months) and Ejari rent contracts (218), 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.