JLT (Jumeirah Lakes Towers)
ZoneIQ Score · Preview · 4 of 6 factorsWeak on today's numbers. In JLT, the median home sold for AED 1.81M (AED 1,707/sqft, −12.3% in 12 months) across 849 sales in the 12 months to Oct 2026. Median rent is AED 88,000 a year: 6.69% gross yield, 5.02% net (estimated). 547 new units are due within 24 months.
Source: DLD open data · Information, not financial advice. Not an official DLD product.
Studios pay best here: 6.08% net.
Prices per sqft fell 12.3% in 12 months.
Evidence
- Source
- DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
- Sample
- 849 sales, 2,345 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
- 849 sales, 2,345 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
- DLD registered sales
- Sample
- 849 sales
- Period
- 12 months to 22 October 2026
- How
- Median of the registered records, so half were above it.
- Leaves out
- Listings and asking prices.
Evidence
- Source
- Ejari rent contracts
- Sample
- 2,345 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
- 849 sales
- Period
- 12 months to 22 October 2026
- How
- A count of registered records.
Price per sqft, 5 years
Why 43
Preview score from 4 of 6 factors. The other factors need data we are still adding.
How the score worksPrices by unit type
Check a deal hereConverted 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.
| Unit | Ready price | Price / sqft | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | AED 794K | 1,773 | 67 |
| 1 bed | AED 1.22M | 1,785 | 258 |
| 2 bed | AED 1.88M | 1,515 | 163 |
| 3 bedGolden Visa level | AED 2.55M | 1,816 | 36 |
Median ready prices and DLD sales in the last 12 months.
Rents and yields by unit type
Yield by unit type| Unit | Rent / yr | Gross | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | AED 61K | 7.67% | 6.08% |
| 1 bed | AED 85K | 6.97% | 5.29% |
| 2 bed | AED 120K | 6.40% | 4.74% |
| 3 bed | AED 150K | 5.88% | 4.19% |
Median annual rent from Ejari contracts in the last 12 months. Net yield is after service charge and buying costs.
Rent increase calculator Net vs gross yield, explainedGolden Visa and property, explained
New supply, next 24 months
547 unitsHandovers peak in 2027 Q2. 381 more units in projects are past their planned date.
Developers with projects here
- Danube Properties Development: 1,225 units in 1 projects
- Ellington Properties Development: 381 units in 1 projects
Who JLT suits, on the numbers
- Lower budgets: a studio has a median ready price of AED 794,000.
- Golden Visa buyers: median ready prices for 3-bedroom homes are at the AED 2M level.
Rules applied to the data above. Not advice.
Off-plan here
Off-planBuildings and projects in JLT
| Project | Developer | Status | Median price | Price / sqft | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diamondz By Danube | Danube Properties Development | 16% | AED 2.07M | 2,442 | 135 |
| Uh West By Ellington | Ellington Properties Development | 71% | AED 2.08M | 1,923 | 60 |
| Saba 4 | Saba 4 | 30% | AED 3.36M | 2,524 | 57 |
Living in JLT
- Metro stations (within 1.5 km)
- DMCC (about 600 m), Sobha Realty (about 1.0 km)
- Tram stops
- Jumeirah Lakes Towers (about 700 m), Dubai Marina Mall (about 700 m), Dubai Marina (about 1.1 km)
- Supermarkets (within 1.0 km)
- 22
- Named parks (within 1.0 km)
- 1
- Beach (within 1.0 km)
- No
Source: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), map data of 15 July 2026. Counts within 1.0 km of the area's centre point; distances are approximate. OSM is volunteer data and can miss places.
Nearby areas compared
Compare with other areas| Area | Net yield | Price / sqft |
|---|---|---|
| JLT | 5.02% | 1,707 |
| DMCC Master Community, JLT | 4.99% | 1,619 |
| DMCC EZ1, JLT | – | 2,737 |
| DMCC EZ2, JLT | – | 2,985 |
| Dubai Marina | 4.21% | 1,980 |
| JBR | 4.18% | 1,614 |
| Emirates Living | 2.80% | 1,667 |
| Bluewaters Island | 5.30% | 3,827 |
| The Springs 2, Emirates Living | 3.23% | 1,730 |
Areas at a similar price compared
Al JaddafExpo CityBarsha HeightsSobha HartlandMadinat BadrThe Greens
Areas searched under the same name come first. Closest areas with enough sales, by distance between area centres. Similar price: areas with the closest median sale price.
What happened to AED 1M
AED 1,000,000 of JLT homes bought at the median price per sqft, valued at today's median. Price change only, before rent and costs.
| JLT | Dubai overall | |
|---|---|---|
| Bought in 2016 → 2026 to date | AED 1.35M | AED 1.66M |
| Bought in 2019 → 2026 to date | AED 1.82M | AED 1.69M |
| Bought in 2021 → 2026 to date | AED 1.75M | AED 1.61M |
Questions investors ask
Is JLT a good investment?
ZoneIQ does not give advice, but the numbers are these. Estimated net yield is 5.02%, against a Dubai median of 4.60%. Price per sqft changed −12.3% in 12 months. There were 849 sales in 12 months, and 547 new units are due within 24 months.
What is the average rent in JLT?
The median rent in JLT is AED 88,000 a year, from 2,345 Ejari contracts in the last 12 months. By unit type: studios AED 60,900, 1-bedroom homes AED 85,000, 2-bedroom homes AED 120,000.
How much is a 1-bedroom home in JLT?
The median ready price is AED 1.22M (AED 1,785 per sqft, about 819 sqft), from 258 DLD sales in the last 12 months.
What is the rental yield in JLT?
The median gross rental yield in JLT is 6.69%, from 2,345 Ejari contracts and DLD sales in the last 12 months. After service charges and buying costs, the estimated net yield is 5.02%.
Which unit type earns the highest yield in JLT?
Studio show the highest estimated net yield at 6.08%, with a median ready price of AED 794,000 and a median rent of AED 60,900 a year.
Have property prices gone up in JLT?
The median price per sqft changed −12.3% in the 12 months to Oct 2026, to AED 1,707. This is past change, not a forecast.
Where is JLT in Dubai?
In the DLD project registry, JLT projects sit in the Al Thanyah Fifth land area. The closest areas covered on ZoneIQ are DMCC Master Community, JLT and Dubai Marina.
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Sources: DLD sales (849 in the last 12 months) and Ejari rent contracts (2,345), DLD project registry, via Dubai Data. Data through 22 October 2026. Service charges: DLD Service Charge Index (Mollak) where shown, otherwise a Dubai-wide estimate. Source · ZoneIQ gives information, not financial or investment advice. Figures are medians and estimates. Check any unit yourself before you commit.