2-bedroom homes in International City Phase 1
What 2-bedroom homes in International City Phase 1 cost, rent for and earn. From 119 DLD sales and 2,463 Ejari rent contracts in the last 12 months.
Source: DLD open data · Information, not financial advice. Not an official DLD product.
Net yield of 4.71%, against a Dubai median of 4.60%.
The service charge here is AED 14.07 per sqft. At AED 19.07, the net yield falls to 3.99%. Check the building's Mollak invoice.
Evidence
- Source
- DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
- Sample
- 119 sales, 2,463 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
- 119 sales, 2,463 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
- 2,463 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
- 119 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 54,600 |
|---|---|
| Service charge (AED 14.07 × 1,112 sqft) | −AED 15,646 |
| Vacancy and management (5% of rent) | −AED 2,730 |
| Net rent a year | AED 36,224 |
| Median ready price | AED 725,000 |
| Buying costs (DLD 4% + agency 2%) | +AED 43,500 |
| Total cost | AED 768,500 |
| Net yield | 4.71% |
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 725,000 | AED 181,250 |
| DLD, agency, trustee and bank fees | AED 49,005 | AED 59,363 |
| Total cash needed | AED 774,005 | AED 240,613 |
Month by month with a mortgage
| Net rent, after service charge and 5% allowance | AED 3,019 |
|---|---|
| Mortgage payment (4.5%, 25 years) | −AED 3,022 |
| Cash flow per month | −AED 4 |
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 |
| 1-bedroom homes | 5.78% | AED 450K | AED 40K |
| Studios | 6.15% | AED 335K | AED 30K |
Areas ranked near this one for 2-bedroom homes
All 60 areas for 2-bedroom homes| # | Area | Net yield | Ready price | Rent / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | DAMAC Hills 2 | 4.89% | AED 960K | AED 68K |
| 12 | Wasl Gate | 4.80% | AED 1.07M | AED 77K |
| 13 | Town Square | 4.77% | AED 1.31M | AED 85K |
| 14 | JLT | 4.74% | AED 1.88M | AED 120K |
| 16 | The Greens | 4.69% | AED 2.45M | AED 149K |
| 17 | DMCC Master Community, JLT | 4.65% | AED 1.90M | AED 120K |
| 18 | Majan | 4.65% | AED 1.16M | AED 80K |
| 19 | Jumeirah Golf Estates | 4.62% | AED 2.10M | AED 130K |
Questions investors ask
What rental yield do 2-bedroom homes in International City Phase 1 earn?
2-bedroom homes in International City Phase 1 earn a median gross rental yield of 7.53%: a median rent of AED 54,600 a year against a median ready price of AED 725,000. After service charges, a 5% allowance and buying costs, the estimated net yield is 4.71%.
How much cash do I need to buy a 2-bedroom home in International City Phase 1?
At the median ready price of AED 725,000, a cash buyer needs about AED 774,005 including the 4% DLD fee, agency and trustee fees. With 25% down and a mortgage, the cash needed up front is about AED 240,613.
Can a 2-bedroom home in International City Phase 1 qualify for a Golden Visa?
The median ready price is AED 725,000, 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 2-bedroom homes?
International City Phase 1 ranks 15 of 60 Dubai areas by estimated net yield for this unit type. The highest is Motor City at 5.93%.
Get help with International City Phase 1 from a RERA-licensed specialist.
Sources: DLD sales (119 for this unit type in the last 12 months) and Ejari rent contracts (2,463), 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.