3-bedroom homes in International City Phase 1
What 3-bedroom homes in International City Phase 1 cost, rent for and earn. From 53 DLD sales and 254 Ejari rent contracts in the last 12 months.
Source: DLD open data · Information, not financial advice. Not an official DLD product.
Net yield of 3.92%, 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 3.19%. Check the building's Mollak invoice.
Evidence
- Source
- DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
- Sample
- 53 sales, 254 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
- 53 sales, 254 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
- 254 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
- 53 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 103,000 |
|---|---|
| Service charge (AED 14.07 × 2,384 sqft) | −AED 33,543 |
| Vacancy and management (5% of rent) | −AED 5,150 |
| Net rent a year | AED 64,307 |
| Median ready price | AED 1.55M |
| Buying costs (DLD 4% + agency 2%) | +AED 92,940 |
| Total cost | AED 1.64M |
| Net yield | 3.92% |
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 1.55M | AED 387,250 |
| DLD, agency, trustee and bank fees | AED 99,269 | AED 117,661 |
| Total cash needed | AED 1.65M | AED 504,911 |
Month by month with a mortgage
| Net rent, after service charge and 5% allowance | AED 5,359 |
|---|---|
| Mortgage payment (4.5%, 25 years) | −AED 6,457 |
| Cash flow per month | −AED 1,098 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom homes | 5.78% | AED 450K | AED 40K |
| Studios | 6.15% | AED 335K | AED 30K |
| 2-bedroom homes | 4.71% | AED 725K | AED 55K |
Areas ranked near this one for 3-bedroom homes
All 42 areas for 3-bedroom homes| # | Area | Net yield | Ready price | Rent / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | Dubai Marina | 3.99% | AED 4.00M | AED 215K |
| 23 | Mudon | 3.99% | AED 3.40M | AED 180K |
| 24 | The Greens | 3.98% | AED 3.60M | AED 190K |
| 25 | Dubai Harbour | 3.97% | AED 7.10M | AED 360K |
| 27 | Tilal Al Ghaf | 3.90% | AED 4.05M | AED 200K |
| 28 | Dubai Creek Harbour | 3.87% | AED 4.02M | AED 213K |
| 29 | Arabian Ranches 3 | 3.79% | AED 3.08M | AED 155K |
| 30 | City Walk | 3.79% | AED 6.50M | AED 311K |
Questions investors ask
What rental yield do 3-bedroom homes in International City Phase 1 earn?
3-bedroom homes in International City Phase 1 earn a median gross rental yield of 6.65%: a median rent of AED 103,000 a year against a median ready price of AED 1.55M. After service charges, a 5% allowance and buying costs, the estimated net yield is 3.92%.
How much cash do I need to buy a 3-bedroom home in International City Phase 1?
At the median ready price of AED 1.55M, a cash buyer needs about AED 1.65M including the 4% DLD fee, agency and trustee fees. With 25% down and a mortgage, the cash needed up front is about AED 504,911.
Can a 3-bedroom home in International City Phase 1 qualify for a Golden Visa?
The median ready price is AED 1.55M, 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 3-bedroom homes?
International City Phase 1 ranks 26 of 42 Dubai areas by estimated net yield for this unit type. The highest is Living Legends at 5.43%.
Get help with International City Phase 1 from a RERA-licensed specialist.
Sources: DLD sales (53 for this unit type in the last 12 months) and Ejari rent contracts (254), 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.