1-bedroom homes in International City Phase 1
What 1-bedroom homes in International City Phase 1 cost, rent for and earn. From 721 DLD sales and 9,762 Ejari rent contracts in the last 12 months.
Source: DLD open data · Information, not financial advice. Not an official DLD product.
#8 of 55 areas for 1-bedroom homes by net yield
The service charge here is AED 14.07 per sqft. At AED 19.07, the net yield falls to 5.01%. Check the building's Mollak invoice.
Evidence
- Source
- DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
- Sample
- 721 sales, 9,762 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
- 721 sales, 9,762 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
- 9,762 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
- 721 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 40,000 |
|---|---|
| Service charge (AED 14.07 × 740 sqft) | −AED 10,412 |
| Vacancy and management (5% of rent) | −AED 2,000 |
| Net rent a year | AED 27,588 |
| Median ready price | AED 450,000 |
| Buying costs (DLD 4% + agency 2%) | +AED 27,000 |
| Total cost | AED 477,000 |
| Net yield | 5.78% |
Service charge: an estimate, the median of 2 buildings' rates in the DLD Service Charge Index, 2026. 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 450,000 | AED 112,500 |
| DLD, agency, trustee and bank fees | AED 32,230 | AED 39,908 |
| Total cash needed | AED 482,230 | AED 152,408 |
Month by month with a mortgage
| Net rent, after service charge and 5% allowance | AED 2,299 |
|---|---|
| Mortgage payment (4.5%, 25 years) | −AED 1,876 |
| Cash flow per month | AED 423 |
Example with 25% down at the median price and rent. Rates change and banks decide; ask yours. Not a forecast.
Other unit types in International City Phase 1
| Unit | Net yield | Ready price | Rent / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-bedroom homes | 3.92% | AED 1.55M | AED 103K |
| Studios | 6.15% | AED 335K | AED 30K |
| 2-bedroom homes | 4.71% | AED 725K | AED 55K |
Areas ranked near this one for 1-bedroom homes
All 55 areas for 1-bedroom homes| # | Area | Net yield | Ready price | Rent / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Rukan | 5.99% | AED 960K | AED 67K |
| 5 | Dubai Production City | 5.91% | AED 655K | AED 56K |
| 6 | Motor City | 5.81% | AED 928K | AED 72K |
| 7 | Remraam | 5.80% | AED 682K | AED 55K |
| 9 | Living Legends | 5.77% | AED 877K | AED 70K |
| 10 | Dubai Investment Park 2 | 5.69% | AED 581K | AED 50K |
| 11 | Dubai Studio City | 5.52% | AED 852K | AED 65K |
| 12 | Sports City | 5.44% | AED 700K | AED 56K |
Questions investors ask
What rental yield do 1-bedroom homes in International City Phase 1 earn?
1-bedroom homes in International City Phase 1 earn a median gross rental yield of 8.89%: a median rent of AED 40,000 a year against a median ready price of AED 450,000. After service charges, a 5% allowance and buying costs, the estimated net yield is 5.78%.
How much cash do I need to buy a 1-bedroom home in International City Phase 1?
At the median ready price of AED 450,000, a cash buyer needs about AED 482,230 including the 4% DLD fee, agency and trustee fees. With 25% down and a mortgage, the cash needed up front is about AED 152,408.
Can a 1-bedroom home in International City Phase 1 qualify for a Golden Visa?
The median ready price is AED 450,000, 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 International City Phase 1 compare with other areas for 1-bedroom homes?
International City Phase 1 ranks 8 of 55 Dubai areas by estimated net yield for this unit type. The highest is Jumeirah Golf Estates at 7.96%.
Get help with International City Phase 1 from a RERA-licensed specialist.
Sources: DLD sales (721 for this unit type in the last 12 months) and Ejari rent contracts (9,762), 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.