Area brief · data through 22 October 2026

Studios in International City Phase 3

What studios in International City Phase 3 cost, rent for and earn. From 555 DLD sales and 2,680 Ejari rent contracts in the last 12 months.

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

#20 of 40 areas for studios by net yield

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The opportunity

Net yield of 5.91%, 1.31 points above the 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 5.51%. Check the building's Mollak invoice.

Net yieldEstimated5.91%After a standard service charge of AED 15.00 per sqft and costs

Evidence

Source: DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
Sample: 555 sales, 2,680 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 yieldDerived7.93%Dubai median for this type 7.10%

Evidence

Source: DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
Sample: 555 sales, 2,680 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 479,000AED 1,185 per sqft

Median rent / yrObservedAED 38,000Dubai median AED 40,000

Evidence

Source: Ejari rent contracts
Sample: 2,680 rent contracts
Period: 12 months to 22 October 2026
How: Median of the registered records, so half were above it.

Typical sizeObserved407sqft, median of sales

Sales, 12 monthsObserved5552,680 Ejari contracts

Evidence

Source: DLD registered sales
Sample: 555 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 38,000
Service charge (AED 15.00 × 407 sqft)	−AED 6,105
Vacancy and management (5% of rent)	−AED 1,900
Net rent a year	AED 29,995
Median ready price	AED 479,000
Buying costs (DLD 4% + agency 2%)	+AED 28,740
Total cost	AED 507,740
Net yield	5.91%

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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 buyer	Mortgage, 25% down
Price or down payment	AED 479,000	AED 119,750
DLD, agency, trustee and bank fees	AED 33,999	AED 41,959
Total cash needed	AED 512,999	AED 161,709

Month by month with a mortgage

Net rent, after service charge and 5% allowance	AED 2,500
Mortgage payment (4.5%, 25 years)	−AED 1,997
Cash flow per month	AED 503

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	Size, sqft
1-bedroom homes	4.94%	AED 675K	AED 49K	747
2-bedroom homes	4.38%	AED 885K	AED 62K	1,154

Areas ranked near this one for studios

All 40 areas for studios

#	Area	Net yield	Gross	Ready price	Rent / yr
16	Living Legends	6.06%	7.93%	AED 580K	AED 46K
17	DAMAC Hills 2	6.05%	8.22%	AED 450K	AED 37K
18	Warsan First Development	5.97%	7.84%	AED 510K	AED 40K
19	Dubai Hills	5.92%	7.50%	AED 960K	AED 72K
21	JVC	5.90%	7.80%	AED 615K	AED 48K
22	Discovery Gardens	5.85%	7.97%	AED 520K	AED 41K
23	Town Square	5.85%	7.50%	AED 560K	AED 42K
24	Liwan 1	5.84%	7.77%	AED 525K	AED 41K

Questions investors ask

What rental yield do studios in International City Phase 3 earn?

Studios in International City Phase 3 earn a median gross rental yield of 7.93%: a median rent of AED 38,000 a year against a median ready price of AED 479,000. After service charges, a 5% allowance and buying costs, the estimated net yield is 5.91%.

How much cash do I need to buy a studio in International City Phase 3?

At the median ready price of AED 479,000, a cash buyer needs about AED 512,999 including the 4% DLD fee, agency and trustee fees. With 25% down and a mortgage, the cash needed up front is about AED 161,709.

Can a studio in International City Phase 3 qualify for a Golden Visa?

The median ready price is AED 479,000, 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 studios?

International City Phase 3 ranks 20 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 (555 for this unit type in the last 12 months) and Ejari rent contracts (2,680), 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.