Area brief · data through 22 October 2026

1-bedroom homes in JLT

What 1-bedroom homes in JLT cost, rent for and earn. From 258 DLD sales and 1,165 Ejari rent contracts in the last 12 months.

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

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

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The opportunity

Net yield of 5.29%, 0.69 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 4.98%. Check the building's Mollak invoice.

Net yieldEstimated5.29%After a standard service charge of AED 15.00 per sqft and costs

Evidence

Source: DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
Sample: 258 sales, 1,165 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 yieldDerived6.97%Dubai median for this type 5.55%

Evidence

Source: DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
Sample: 258 sales, 1,165 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 1.22MAED 1,785 per sqft

Median rent / yrObservedAED 85,000Dubai median AED 58,314

Evidence

Source: Ejari rent contracts
Sample: 1,165 rent contracts
Period: 12 months to 22 October 2026
How: Median of the registered records, so half were above it.

Typical sizeObserved819sqft, median of sales

Sales, 12 monthsObserved2581,165 Ejari contracts

Evidence

Source: DLD registered sales
Sample: 258 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 85,000
Service charge (AED 15.00 × 819 sqft)	−AED 12,285
Vacancy and management (5% of rent)	−AED 4,250
Net rent a year	AED 68,465
Median ready price	AED 1.22M
Buying costs (DLD 4% + agency 2%)	+AED 73,200
Total cost	AED 1.29M
Net yield	5.29%

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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 1.22M	AED 305,000
DLD, agency, trustee and bank fees	AED 79,200	AED 94,386
Total cash needed	AED 1.30M	AED 399,386

Month by month with a mortgage

Net rent, after service charge and 5% allowance	AED 5,705
Mortgage payment (4.5%, 25 years)	−AED 5,086
Cash flow per month	AED 620

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

Other unit types in JLT

Unit	Net yield	Ready price	Rent / yr	Size, sqft
3-bedroom homes	4.19%	AED 2.55M	AED 150K	1,951
Studios	6.08%	AED 794K	AED 61K	448
2-bedroom homes	4.74%	AED 1.88M	AED 120K	1,320

Areas ranked near this one for 1-bedroom homes

All 55 areas for 1-bedroom homes

#	Area	Net yield	Gross	Ready price	Rent / yr
16	DAMAC Hills 2	5.34%	7.27%	AED 660K	AED 48K
17	Town Square	5.33%	7.14%	AED 840K	AED 60K
18	DMCC Master Community, JLT	5.32%	7.11%	AED 1.13M	AED 80K
19	Dubai Land Residence Complex	5.29%	7.85%	AED 650K	AED 51K
21	Meydan Racecourse	5.27%	6.73%	AED 1.19M	AED 80K
22	Discovery Gardens	5.19%	7.66%	AED 781K	AED 60K
23	MBR City District One	5.18%	6.58%	AED 1.52M	AED 100K
24	Majan	5.09%	7.25%	AED 800K	AED 58K

Questions investors ask

What rental yield do 1-bedroom homes in JLT earn?

1-bedroom homes in JLT earn a median gross rental yield of 6.97%: a median rent of AED 85,000 a year against a median ready price of AED 1.22M. After service charges, a 5% allowance and buying costs, the estimated net yield is 5.29%.

How much cash do I need to buy a 1-bedroom home in JLT?

At the median ready price of AED 1.22M, a cash buyer needs about AED 1.30M including the 4% DLD fee, agency and trustee fees. With 25% down and a mortgage, the cash needed up front is about AED 399,386.

Can a 1-bedroom home in JLT qualify for a Golden Visa?

The median ready price is AED 1.22M, 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 JLT compare with other areas for 1-bedroom homes?

JLT ranks 20 of 55 Dubai areas by estimated net yield for this unit type. The highest is Jumeirah Golf Estates at 7.96%.

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Sources: DLD sales (258 for this unit type in the last 12 months) and Ejari rent contracts (1,165), 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.