Area brief · data through 22 October 2026

Studios in Al Jaddaf

What studios in Al Jaddaf cost, rent for and earn. From 38 DLD sales and 176 Ejari rent contracts in the last 12 months.

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

#39 of 40 areas for studios by net yield

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The opportunity

Net yield of 4.43%, 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 4.16%. Check the building's Mollak invoice.

Net yieldEstimated4.43%After a standard service charge of AED 15.00 per sqft and costs

Evidence

Source: DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
Sample: 38 sales, 176 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 yieldDerived5.84%Dubai median for this type 7.10%

Evidence

Source: DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
Sample: 38 sales, 176 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 990,000AED 1,938 per sqft

Median rent / yrObservedAED 57,795Dubai median AED 40,000

Evidence

Source: Ejari rent contracts
Sample: 176 rent contracts
Period: 12 months to 22 October 2026
How: Median of the registered records, so half were above it.

Typical sizeObserved561sqft, median of sales

Sales, 12 monthsObserved38176 Ejari contracts

Evidence

Source: DLD registered sales
Sample: 38 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 57,795
Service charge (AED 15.00 × 561 sqft)	−AED 8,415
Vacancy and management (5% of rent)	−AED 2,890
Net rent a year	AED 46,490
Median ready price	AED 990,000
Buying costs (DLD 4% + agency 2%)	+AED 59,400
Total cost	AED 1.05M
Net yield	4.43%

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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 990,000	AED 247,500
DLD, agency, trustee and bank fees	AED 65,170	AED 78,112
Total cash needed	AED 1.06M	AED 325,612

Month by month with a mortgage

Net rent, after service charge and 5% allowance	AED 3,874
Mortgage payment (4.5%, 25 years)	−AED 4,127
Cash flow per month	−AED 253

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

Other unit types in Al Jaddaf

Unit	Net yield	Ready price	Rent / yr	Size, sqft
3-bedroom homes	3.40%	AED 3.43M	AED 160K	1,896
1-bedroom homes	4.15%	AED 1.24M	AED 70K	802
2-bedroom homes	3.10%	AED 2.31M	AED 96K	1,018

Areas ranked near this one for studios

All 40 areas for studios

#	Area	Net yield	Gross	Ready price	Rent / yr
32	DAMAC Hills	5.33%	7.78%	AED 578K	AED 45K
33	The Greens	5.29%	6.67%	AED 900K	AED 60K
34	Sobha Hartland	5.24%	6.62%	AED 990K	AED 66K
35	Dubai Health Care City Phase 2	5.19%	6.62%	AED 831K	AED 55K
36	Business Bay	5.08%	6.37%	AED 1.02M	AED 65K
37	Palm Jumeirah	4.98%	6.00%	AED 1.50M	AED 90K
38	Downtown Dubai	4.67%	5.88%	AED 1.22M	AED 72K
40	Dubai Marina	4.36%	5.67%	AED 1.07M	AED 60K

Questions investors ask

What rental yield do studios in Al Jaddaf earn?

Studios in Al Jaddaf earn a median gross rental yield of 5.84%: a median rent of AED 57,795 a year against a median ready price of AED 990,000. After service charges, a 5% allowance and buying costs, the estimated net yield is 4.43%.

How much cash do I need to buy a studio in Al Jaddaf?

At the median ready price of AED 990,000, a cash buyer needs about AED 1.06M including the 4% DLD fee, agency and trustee fees. With 25% down and a mortgage, the cash needed up front is about AED 325,612.

Can a studio in Al Jaddaf qualify for a Golden Visa?

The median ready price is AED 990,000, 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 Al Jaddaf compare with other areas for studios?

Al Jaddaf ranks 39 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 (38 for this unit type in the last 12 months) and Ejari rent contracts (176), 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.