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2-bedroom homes in International City Phase 3

What 2-bedroom homes in International City Phase 3 cost, rent for and earn. From 177 DLD sales and 1,041 Ejari rent contracts in the last 12 months.

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

#27 of 60 areas for 2-bedroom homes by net yield
The opportunity

Net yield of 4.38%, against a Dubai median of 4.60%.

The trade-off

The service charge here is AED 15.00 per sqft. At AED 20.00, the net yield falls to 3.77%. Check the building's Mollak invoice.

Net yieldEstimated4.38%After a standard service charge of AED 15.00 per sqft and costs
Evidence
Source
DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
Sample
177 sales, 1,041 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 yieldDerived6.95%Dubai median for this type 3.86%
Evidence
Source
DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
Sample
177 sales, 1,041 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 885,000AED 1,079 per sqft
Median rent / yrObservedAED 61,500Dubai median AED 77,175
Evidence
Source
Ejari rent contracts
Sample
1,041 rent contracts
Period
12 months to 22 October 2026
How
Median of the registered records, so half were above it.
Typical sizeObserved1,154sqft, median of sales
Sales, 12 monthsObserved1771,041 Ejari contracts
Evidence
Source
DLD registered sales
Sample
177 sales
Period
12 months to 22 October 2026
How
A count of registered records.

How the net yield is built

Median rent a yearAED 61,500
Service charge (AED 15.00 × 1,154 sqft)−AED 17,310
Vacancy and management (5% of rent)−AED 3,075
Net rent a yearAED 41,115
Median ready priceAED 885,000
Buying costs (DLD 4% + agency 2%)+AED 53,100
Total costAED 938,100
Net yield4.38%
Try another service charge (AED per sqft)

Service charge: Dubai-wide estimate. The real figure for a building is on its Mollak invoice.

Cash needed to buy at the median price

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Cash buyerMortgage, 25% down
Price or down paymentAED 885,000AED 221,250
DLD, agency, trustee and bank feesAED 58,765AED 70,683
Total cash neededAED 943,765AED 291,933

Month by month with a mortgage

Net rent, after service charge and 5% allowanceAED 3,426
Mortgage payment (4.5%, 25 years)−AED 3,689
Cash flow per month−AED 263

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

UnitNet yieldReady priceRent / yrSize, sqft
1-bedroom homes4.94%AED 675KAED 49K747
Studios5.91%AED 479KAED 38K407

Areas ranked near this one for 2-bedroom homes

All 60 areas for 2-bedroom homes
#AreaNet yieldGrossReady priceRent / yr
23Dubai Health Care City Phase 24.46%5.90%AED 2.00MAED 118K
24Al Furjan4.44%6.23%AED 1.60MAED 100K
25DAMAC Hills4.44%6.71%AED 1.79MAED 120K
26Dubai Land Residence Complex4.42%7.07%AED 919KAED 65K
28Festival City4.36%6.03%AED 2.60MAED 157K
29Dubai Hills4.34%5.71%AED 2.45MAED 140K
30Arjan4.32%6.45%AED 1.45MAED 94K
31JVC4.31%6.33%AED 1.50MAED 95K

Questions investors ask

What rental yield do 2-bedroom homes in International City Phase 3 earn?

2-bedroom homes in International City Phase 3 earn a median gross rental yield of 6.95%: a median rent of AED 61,500 a year against a median ready price of AED 885,000. After service charges, a 5% allowance and buying costs, the estimated net yield is 4.38%.

How much cash do I need to buy a 2-bedroom home in International City Phase 3?

At the median ready price of AED 885,000, a cash buyer needs about AED 943,765 including the 4% DLD fee, agency and trustee fees. With 25% down and a mortgage, the cash needed up front is about AED 291,933.

Can a 2-bedroom home in International City Phase 3 qualify for a Golden Visa?

The median ready price is AED 885,000, 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 2-bedroom homes?

International City Phase 3 ranks 27 of 60 Dubai areas by estimated net yield for this unit type. The highest is Motor City at 5.93%.

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Sources: DLD sales (177 for this unit type in the last 12 months) and Ejari rent contracts (1,041), 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.