DLD open data through 22 October 2026 · updated weeklyIndependent: no developer or broker pays to appear or to rank.
ZoneIQ
Area brief · data through 22 October 2026

1-bedroom homes in Dubai Production City

What 1-bedroom homes in Dubai Production City cost, rent for and earn. From 1,388 DLD sales and 2,589 Ejari rent contracts in the last 12 months.

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

#5 of 55 areas for 1-bedroom homes by net yield
The opportunity

#5 of 55 areas for 1-bedroom homes by net yield

The trade-off

The service charge here is AED 15.39 per sqft. At AED 20.39, the net yield falls to 5.35%. Check the building's Mollak invoice.

Net yieldEstimated5.91%After an estimated service charge of AED 15.39 per sqft (area median, DLD index) and costs
Evidence
Source
DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
Sample
1,388 sales, 2,589 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 yieldDerived8.55%Dubai median for this type 5.55%
Evidence
Source
DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
Sample
1,388 sales, 2,589 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 655,000AED 1,308 per sqft
Median rent / yrObservedAED 56,000Dubai median AED 58,314
Evidence
Source
Ejari rent contracts
Sample
2,589 rent contracts
Period
12 months to 22 October 2026
How
Median of the registered records, so half were above it.
Typical sizeObserved789sqft, median of sales
Sales, 12 monthsObserved1,3882,589 Ejari contracts
Evidence
Source
DLD registered sales
Sample
1,388 sales
Period
12 months to 22 October 2026
How
A count of registered records.

How the net yield is built

Median rent a yearAED 56,000
Service charge (AED 15.39 × 789 sqft)−AED 12,143
Vacancy and management (5% of rent)−AED 2,800
Net rent a yearAED 41,057
Median ready priceAED 655,000
Buying costs (DLD 4% + agency 2%)+AED 39,300
Total costAED 694,300
Net yield5.91%
Try another service charge (AED per sqft)

Service charge: an estimate, the median of 3 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

Show prices in
Cash buyerMortgage, 25% down
Price or down paymentAED 655,000AED 163,750
DLD, agency, trustee and bank feesAED 44,735AED 54,411
Total cash neededAED 699,735AED 218,161

Month by month with a mortgage

Net rent, after service charge and 5% allowanceAED 3,421
Mortgage payment (4.5%, 25 years)−AED 2,731
Cash flow per monthAED 691

Example with 25% down at the median price and rent. Rates change and banks decide; ask yours. Not a forecast.

Other unit types in Dubai Production City

UnitNet yieldReady priceRent / yrSize, sqft
Studios6.68%AED 415KAED 38K423
2-bedroom homes4.54%AED 1.15MAED 78K1,220

Areas ranked near this one for 1-bedroom homes

All 55 areas for 1-bedroom homes
#AreaNet yieldGrossReady priceRent / yr
1Jumeirah Golf Estates7.96%10.42%AED 840KAED 88K
2Al Barari7.01%8.83%AED 1.81MAED 160K
3Down Town Jabal Ali6.77%9.28%AED 625KAED 58K
4Rukan5.99%6.98%AED 960KAED 67K
6Motor City5.81%7.76%AED 928KAED 72K
7Remraam5.80%8.06%AED 682KAED 55K
8International City Phase 15.78%8.89%AED 450KAED 40K
9Living Legends5.77%7.98%AED 877KAED 70K

Questions investors ask

What rental yield do 1-bedroom homes in Dubai Production City earn?

1-bedroom homes in Dubai Production City earn a median gross rental yield of 8.55%: a median rent of AED 56,000 a year against a median ready price of AED 655,000. 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 1-bedroom home in Dubai Production City?

At the median ready price of AED 655,000, a cash buyer needs about AED 699,735 including the 4% DLD fee, agency and trustee fees. With 25% down and a mortgage, the cash needed up front is about AED 218,161.

Can a 1-bedroom home in Dubai Production City qualify for a Golden Visa?

The median ready price is AED 655,000, 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 Dubai Production City compare with other areas for 1-bedroom homes?

Dubai Production City ranks 5 of 55 Dubai areas by estimated net yield for this unit type. The highest is Jumeirah Golf Estates at 7.96%.

Talk to a specialist

Get help with Dubai Production City from a RERA-licensed specialist.

Email or WhatsApp, at least one.

How we choose partners: one RERA-licensed broker or mortgage advisor per request, under a signed agreement. We never sell your details.

Free. One specialist contacts you. We never sell your data.

Sources: DLD sales (1,388 for this unit type in the last 12 months) and Ejari rent contracts (2,589), 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.