Area brief · data through 22 October 2026

4-bedroom homes in Dubai World Central

What 4-bedroom homes in Dubai World Central cost, rent for and earn. From 412 DLD sales and 455 Ejari rent contracts in the last 12 months.

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

#18 of 18 areas for 4-bedroom homes by net yieldGolden Visa level

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The opportunity

Net yield of 2.51%, 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 2.02%. Check the building's Mollak invoice.

Net yieldEstimated2.51%After a standard service charge of AED 15.00 per sqft and costs

Evidence

Source: DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
Sample: 412 sales, 455 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 yieldDerived4.47%Dubai median for this type 5.04%

Evidence

Source: DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
Sample: 412 sales, 455 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 3.24MAED 1,269 per sqft

Median rent / yrObservedAED 145,000Dubai median AED 207,000

Evidence

Source: Ejari rent contracts
Sample: 455 rent contracts
Period: 12 months to 22 October 2026
How: Median of the registered records, so half were above it.

Typical sizeObserved3,422sqft, median of sales

Sales, 12 monthsObserved412455 Ejari contracts

Evidence

Source: DLD registered sales
Sample: 412 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 145,000
Service charge (AED 15.00 × 3,422 sqft)	−AED 51,330
Vacancy and management (5% of rent)	−AED 7,250
Net rent a year	AED 86,420
Median ready price	AED 3.24M
Buying costs (DLD 4% + agency 2%)	+AED 194,640
Total cost	AED 3.44M
Net yield	2.51%

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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 3.24M	AED 811,000
DLD, agency, trustee and bank fees	AED 202,664	AED 237,584
Total cash needed	AED 3.45M	AED 1.05M

Month by month with a mortgage

Net rent, after service charge and 5% allowance	AED 7,202
Mortgage payment (4.5%, 25 years)	−AED 13,523
Cash flow per month	−AED 6,322

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
2-bedroom homes	3.84%	AED 1.56M	AED 85K	1,154

Areas ranked near this one for 4-bedroom homes

All 18 areas for 4-bedroom homes

#	Area	Net yield	Gross	Ready price	Rent / yr
10	Business Bay	3.91%	5.69%	AED 5.27M	AED 300K
11	Dubai Investment Park 1	3.79%	4.45%	AED 7.65M	AED 341K
12	MBR City District 11	3.79%	4.68%	AED 3.85M	AED 180K
13	Mudon	3.78%	5.22%	AED 4.50M	AED 235K
14	Arabian Ranches 3	3.75%	5.17%	AED 4.45M	AED 230K
15	Maple 3, Dubai Hills	3.49%	4.74%	AED 5.80M	AED 275K
16	Town Square	3.31%	5.00%	AED 3.50M	AED 175K
17	Dubai South	2.88%	4.52%	AED 4.20M	AED 190K

Questions investors ask

What rental yield do 4-bedroom homes in Dubai World Central earn?

4-bedroom homes in Dubai World Central earn a median gross rental yield of 4.47%: a median rent of AED 145,000 a year against a median ready price of AED 3.24M. After service charges, a 5% allowance and buying costs, the estimated net yield is 2.51%.

How much cash do I need to buy a 4-bedroom home in Dubai World Central?

At the median ready price of AED 3.24M, a cash buyer needs about AED 3.45M including the 4% DLD fee, agency and trustee fees. With 25% down and a mortgage, the cash needed up front is about AED 1.05M.

Can a 4-bedroom home in Dubai World Central qualify for a Golden Visa?

The median ready price is AED 3.24M, 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 World Central compare with other areas for 4-bedroom homes?

Dubai World Central ranks 18 of 18 Dubai areas by estimated net yield for this unit type. The highest is Dubai Marina at 5.30%.

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Sources: DLD sales (412 for this unit type in the last 12 months) and Ejari rent contracts (455), 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.