Area brief · data through 22 October 2026

2-bedroom homes in Dubai World Central

What 2-bedroom homes in Dubai World Central cost, rent for and earn. From 1,413 DLD sales and 774 Ejari rent contracts in the last 12 months.

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

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

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The opportunity

Net yield of 3.84%, 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 3.49%. Check the building's Mollak invoice.

Net yieldEstimated3.84%After a standard service charge of AED 15.00 per sqft and costs

Evidence

Source: DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
Sample: 1,413 sales, 774 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 yieldDerived5.46%Dubai median for this type 3.86%

Evidence

Source: DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
Sample: 1,413 sales, 774 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 1.56MAED 1,712 per sqft

Median rent / yrObservedAED 85,000Dubai median AED 77,175

Evidence

Source: Ejari rent contracts
Sample: 774 rent contracts
Period: 12 months to 22 October 2026
How: Median of the registered records, so half were above it.

Typical sizeObserved1,154sqft, median of sales

Sales, 12 monthsObserved1,413774 Ejari contracts

Evidence

Source: DLD registered sales
Sample: 1,413 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 85,000
Service charge (AED 15.00 × 1,154 sqft)	−AED 17,310
Vacancy and management (5% of rent)	−AED 4,250
Net rent a year	AED 63,440
Median ready price	AED 1.56M
Buying costs (DLD 4% + agency 2%)	+AED 93,420
Total cost	AED 1.65M
Net yield	3.84%

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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 1.56M	AED 389,250
DLD, agency, trustee and bank fees	AED 99,757	AED 118,227
Total cash needed	AED 1.66M	AED 507,477

Month by month with a mortgage

Net rent, after service charge and 5% allowance	AED 5,287
Mortgage payment (4.5%, 25 years)	−AED 6,491
Cash flow per month	−AED 1,204

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 World Central

Unit	Net yield	Ready price	Rent / yr	Size, sqft
3-bedroom homes	3.18%	AED 2.26M	AED 109K	1,799
4-bedroom homes	2.51%	AED 3.24M	AED 145K	3,422

Areas ranked near this one for 2-bedroom homes

All 60 areas for 2-bedroom homes

#	Area	Net yield	Gross	Ready price	Rent / yr
40	JBR	4.07%	5.47%	AED 2.38M	AED 130K
41	Madinat Badr	4.07%	5.62%	AED 2.10M	AED 118K
42	Dubai Marina	4.06%	5.49%	AED 2.55M	AED 140K
43	Discovery Gardens	3.88%	6.11%	AED 1.25M	AED 76K
45	Meydan One	3.84%	5.29%	AED 1.89M	AED 100K
46	Downtown Dubai	3.80%	4.89%	AED 3.68M	AED 180K
47	Palm Jumeirah	3.73%	4.66%	AED 4.40M	AED 205K
48	Dubai Harbour	3.70%	4.89%	AED 4.40M	AED 215K

Questions investors ask

What rental yield do 2-bedroom homes in Dubai World Central earn?

2-bedroom homes in Dubai World Central earn a median gross rental yield of 5.46%: a median rent of AED 85,000 a year against a median ready price of AED 1.56M. After service charges, a 5% allowance and buying costs, the estimated net yield is 3.84%.

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

At the median ready price of AED 1.56M, a cash buyer needs about AED 1.66M including the 4% DLD fee, agency and trustee fees. With 25% down and a mortgage, the cash needed up front is about AED 507,477.

Can a 2-bedroom home in Dubai World Central qualify for a Golden Visa?

The median ready price is AED 1.56M, 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 World Central compare with other areas for 2-bedroom homes?

Dubai World Central ranks 44 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 (1,413 for this unit type in the last 12 months) and Ejari rent contracts (774), 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.