1-bedroom homes in International City Phase 3
What 1-bedroom homes in International City Phase 3 cost, rent for and earn. From 759 DLD sales and 5,390 Ejari rent contracts in the last 12 months.
Source: DLD open data · Information, not financial advice. Not an official DLD product.
Net yield of 4.94%, 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 4.42%. Check the building's Mollak invoice.
Evidence
- Source
- DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
- Sample
- 759 sales, 5,390 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
- 759 sales, 5,390 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
- 5,390 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
- 759 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 49,000 |
|---|---|
| Service charge (AED 15.00 × 747 sqft) | −AED 11,205 |
| Vacancy and management (5% of rent) | −AED 2,450 |
| Net rent a year | AED 35,345 |
| Median ready price | AED 675,000 |
| Buying costs (DLD 4% + agency 2%) | +AED 40,500 |
| Total cost | AED 715,500 |
| Net yield | 4.94% |
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 675,000 | AED 168,750 |
| DLD, agency, trustee and bank fees | AED 45,955 | AED 55,827 |
| Total cash needed | AED 720,955 | AED 224,577 |
Month by month with a mortgage
| Net rent, after service charge and 5% allowance | AED 2,945 |
|---|---|
| Mortgage payment (4.5%, 25 years) | −AED 2,814 |
| Cash flow per month | AED 132 |
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 3
| Unit | Net yield | Ready price | Rent / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studios | 5.91% | AED 479K | AED 38K |
| 2-bedroom homes | 4.38% | AED 885K | AED 62K |
Areas ranked near this one for 1-bedroom homes
All 55 areas for 1-bedroom homes| # | Area | Net yield | Ready price | Rent / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | MBR City District One | 5.18% | AED 1.52M | AED 100K |
| 24 | Majan | 5.09% | AED 800K | AED 58K |
| 25 | JVC | 4.98% | AED 1.00M | AED 70K |
| 26 | Al Furjan | 4.97% | AED 1.00M | AED 68K |
| 28 | Dubai South | 4.93% | AED 737K | AED 53K |
| 29 | Arjan | 4.90% | AED 971K | AED 68K |
| 30 | Meydan One | 4.90% | AED 1.17M | AED 75K |
| 31 | Sobha Hartland | 4.88% | AED 1.38M | AED 86K |
Questions investors ask
What rental yield do 1-bedroom homes in International City Phase 3 earn?
1-bedroom homes in International City Phase 3 earn a median gross rental yield of 7.26%: a median rent of AED 49,000 a year against a median ready price of AED 675,000. After service charges, a 5% allowance and buying costs, the estimated net yield is 4.94%.
How much cash do I need to buy a 1-bedroom home in International City Phase 3?
At the median ready price of AED 675,000, a cash buyer needs about AED 720,955 including the 4% DLD fee, agency and trustee fees. With 25% down and a mortgage, the cash needed up front is about AED 224,577.
Can a 1-bedroom home in International City Phase 3 qualify for a Golden Visa?
The median ready price is AED 675,000, 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 3 compare with other areas for 1-bedroom homes?
International City Phase 3 ranks 27 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 3 from a RERA-licensed specialist.
Sources: DLD sales (759 for this unit type in the last 12 months) and Ejari rent contracts (5,390), 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.