Area brief · data through 22 October 2026

Studios in International City Phase 1

What studios in International City Phase 1 cost, rent for and earn. From 619 DLD sales and 9,410 Ejari rent contracts in the last 12 months.

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

#12 of 40 areas for studios by net yield

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The opportunity

Net yield of 6.15%, 1.55 points above the Dubai median of 4.60%.

The trade-off

The service charge here is AED 14.07 per sqft. At AED 19.07, the net yield falls to 5.48%. Check the building's Mollak invoice.

Net yieldEstimated6.15%After an estimated service charge of AED 14.07 per sqft (area median, DLD index) and costs

Evidence

Source: DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
Sample: 619 sales, 9,410 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 yieldDerived8.96%Dubai median for this type 7.10%

Evidence

Source: DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
Sample: 619 sales, 9,410 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 335,000AED 712 per sqft

Median rent / yrObservedAED 30,000Dubai median AED 40,000

Evidence

Source: Ejari rent contracts
Sample: 9,410 rent contracts
Period: 12 months to 22 October 2026
How: Median of the registered records, so half were above it.

Typical sizeObserved474sqft, median of sales

Sales, 12 monthsObserved6199,410 Ejari contracts

Evidence

Source: DLD registered sales
Sample: 619 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 30,000
Service charge (AED 14.07 × 474 sqft)	−AED 6,669
Vacancy and management (5% of rent)	−AED 1,500
Net rent a year	AED 21,831
Median ready price	AED 335,000
Buying costs (DLD 4% + agency 2%)	+AED 20,100
Total cost	AED 355,100
Net yield	6.15%

Try another service charge (AED per sqft)

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

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	Cash buyer	Mortgage, 25% down
Price or down payment	AED 335,000	AED 83,750
DLD, agency, trustee and bank fees	AED 25,215	AED 31,771
Total cash needed	AED 360,215	AED 115,521

Month by month with a mortgage

Net rent, after service charge and 5% allowance	AED 1,819
Mortgage payment (4.5%, 25 years)	−AED 1,397
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	Size, sqft
3-bedroom homes	3.92%	AED 1.55M	AED 103K	2,384
1-bedroom homes	5.78%	AED 450K	AED 40K	740
2-bedroom homes	4.71%	AED 725K	AED 55K	1,112

Areas ranked near this one for studios

All 40 areas for studios

#	Area	Net yield	Gross	Ready price	Rent / yr
8	Motor City	6.51%	8.31%	AED 626K	AED 52K
9	Dubai Investment Park 2	6.45%	8.97%	AED 401K	AED 36K
10	Dubai South	6.27%	8.33%	AED 480K	AED 40K
11	Sports City	6.16%	8.42%	AED 475K	AED 40K
13	Remraam	6.15%	8.42%	AED 475K	AED 40K
14	JVT	6.14%	7.90%	AED 582K	AED 46K
15	JLT	6.08%	7.67%	AED 794K	AED 61K
16	Living Legends	6.06%	7.93%	AED 580K	AED 46K

Questions investors ask

What rental yield do studios in International City Phase 1 earn?

Studios in International City Phase 1 earn a median gross rental yield of 8.96%: a median rent of AED 30,000 a year against a median ready price of AED 335,000. After service charges, a 5% allowance and buying costs, the estimated net yield is 6.15%.

How much cash do I need to buy a studio in International City Phase 1?

At the median ready price of AED 335,000, a cash buyer needs about AED 360,215 including the 4% DLD fee, agency and trustee fees. With 25% down and a mortgage, the cash needed up front is about AED 115,521.

Can a studio in International City Phase 1 qualify for a Golden Visa?

The median ready price is AED 335,000, 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 studios?

International City Phase 1 ranks 12 of 40 Dubai areas by estimated net yield for this unit type. The highest is Dubai Studio City at 7.05%.

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Sources: DLD sales (619 for this unit type in the last 12 months) and Ejari rent contracts (9,410), 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.