3-bedroom homes in Emirates Living
What 3-bedroom homes in Emirates Living cost, rent for and earn. From 103 DLD sales and 780 Ejari rent contracts in the last 12 months.
Source: DLD open data · Information, not financial advice. Not an official DLD product.
Net yield of 2.73%, against a Dubai median of 4.60%.
The service charge here is AED 15.00 per sqft. At AED 20.00, the net yield falls to 2.43%. Check the building's Mollak invoice.
Evidence
- Source
- DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
- Sample
- 103 sales, 780 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
- 103 sales, 780 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
- 780 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
- 103 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 231,000 |
|---|---|
| Service charge (AED 15.00 × 3,616 sqft) | −AED 54,240 |
| Vacancy and management (5% of rent) | −AED 11,550 |
| Net rent a year | AED 165,210 |
| Median ready price | AED 5.70M |
| Buying costs (DLD 4% + agency 2%) | +AED 342,240 |
| Total cost | AED 6.05M |
| Net yield | 2.73% |
Service charge: Dubai-wide estimate. 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 5.70M | AED 1.43M |
| DLD, agency, trustee and bank fees | AED 352,724 | AED 411,628 |
| Total cash needed | AED 6.06M | AED 1.84M |
Month by month with a mortgage
| Net rent, after service charge and 5% allowance | AED 13,768 |
|---|---|
| Mortgage payment (4.5%, 25 years) | −AED 23,779 |
| Cash flow per month | −AED 10,011 |
Example with 25% down at the median price and rent. Rates change and banks decide; ask yours. Not a forecast.
Other unit types in Emirates Living
| Unit | Net yield | Ready price | Rent / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-bedroom homes | 2.87% | AED 3.70M | AED 154K |
Areas ranked near this one for 3-bedroom homes
All 42 areas for 3-bedroom homes| # | Area | Net yield | Ready price | Rent / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | Town Square | 3.66% | AED 2.80M | AED 144K |
| 35 | Dubai South | 3.61% | AED 3.00M | AED 145K |
| 36 | Al Jaddaf | 3.40% | AED 3.43M | AED 160K |
| 37 | Dubai World Central | 3.18% | AED 2.26M | AED 109K |
| 38 | Arabian Ranches 1 | 3.17% | AED 5.00M | AED 235K |
| 39 | DAMAC Hills | 3.13% | AED 2.90M | AED 170K |
| 40 | 800 Villas | 3.11% | AED 3.33M | AED 160K |
| 42 | Dubai Investment Park 1 | 2.40% | AED 5.00M | AED 160K |
Questions investors ask
What rental yield do 3-bedroom homes in Emirates Living earn?
3-bedroom homes in Emirates Living earn a median gross rental yield of 4.05%: a median rent of AED 231,000 a year against a median ready price of AED 5.70M. After service charges, a 5% allowance and buying costs, the estimated net yield is 2.73%.
How much cash do I need to buy a 3-bedroom home in Emirates Living?
At the median ready price of AED 5.70M, a cash buyer needs about AED 6.06M including the 4% DLD fee, agency and trustee fees. With 25% down and a mortgage, the cash needed up front is about AED 1.84M.
Can a 3-bedroom home in Emirates Living qualify for a Golden Visa?
The median ready price is AED 5.70M, 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 Emirates Living compare with other areas for 3-bedroom homes?
Emirates Living ranks 41 of 42 Dubai areas by estimated net yield for this unit type. The highest is Living Legends at 5.43%.
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Sources: DLD sales (103 for this unit type in the last 12 months) and Ejari rent contracts (780), 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.