2-bedroom homes in JLT
What 2-bedroom homes in JLT cost, rent for and earn. From 163 DLD sales and 625 Ejari rent contracts in the last 12 months.
Source: DLD open data · Information, not financial advice. Not an official DLD product.
Net yield of 4.74%, against a Dubai median of 4.60%.
The service charge here is AED 15.00 per sqft. At AED 20.00, the net yield falls to 4.41%. Check the building's Mollak invoice.
Evidence
- Source
- DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
- Sample
- 163 sales, 625 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
- 163 sales, 625 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
- Ejari rent contracts
- Sample
- 625 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
- 163 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 120,000 |
|---|---|
| Service charge (AED 15.00 × 1,320 sqft) | −AED 19,800 |
| Vacancy and management (5% of rent) | −AED 6,000 |
| Net rent a year | AED 94,200 |
| Median ready price | AED 1.88M |
| Buying costs (DLD 4% + agency 2%) | +AED 112,500 |
| Total cost | AED 1.99M |
| Net yield | 4.74% |
Service charge: Dubai-wide estimate. The real figure for a building is on its Mollak invoice.
Cash needed to buy at the median price
Converted 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.
| Cash buyer | Mortgage, 25% down | |
|---|---|---|
| Price or down payment | AED 1.88M | AED 468,750 |
| DLD, agency, trustee and bank fees | AED 119,155 | AED 140,727 |
| Total cash needed | AED 1.99M | AED 609,477 |
Month by month with a mortgage
| Net rent, after service charge and 5% allowance | AED 7,850 |
|---|---|
| Mortgage payment (4.5%, 25 years) | −AED 7,816 |
| Cash flow per month | AED 34 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-bedroom homes | 4.19% | AED 2.55M | AED 150K |
| 1-bedroom homes | 5.29% | AED 1.22M | AED 85K |
| Studios | 6.08% | AED 794K | AED 61K |
Areas ranked near this one for 2-bedroom homes
All 60 areas for 2-bedroom homes| # | Area | Net yield | Ready price | Rent / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Sports City | 4.92% | AED 1.08M | AED 80K |
| 11 | DAMAC Hills 2 | 4.89% | AED 960K | AED 68K |
| 12 | Wasl Gate | 4.80% | AED 1.07M | AED 77K |
| 13 | Town Square | 4.77% | AED 1.31M | AED 85K |
| 15 | International City Phase 1 | 4.71% | AED 725K | AED 55K |
| 16 | The Greens | 4.69% | AED 2.45M | AED 149K |
| 17 | DMCC Master Community, JLT | 4.65% | AED 1.90M | AED 120K |
| 18 | Majan | 4.65% | AED 1.16M | AED 80K |
Questions investors ask
What rental yield do 2-bedroom homes in JLT earn?
2-bedroom homes in JLT earn a median gross rental yield of 6.40%: a median rent of AED 120,000 a year against a median ready price of AED 1.88M. After service charges, a 5% allowance and buying costs, the estimated net yield is 4.74%.
How much cash do I need to buy a 2-bedroom home in JLT?
At the median ready price of AED 1.88M, a cash buyer needs about AED 1.99M including the 4% DLD fee, agency and trustee fees. With 25% down and a mortgage, the cash needed up front is about AED 609,477.
Can a 2-bedroom home in JLT qualify for a Golden Visa?
The median ready price is AED 1.88M, 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 2-bedroom homes?
JLT ranks 14 of 60 Dubai areas by estimated net yield for this unit type. The highest is Motor City at 5.93%.
Get help with JLT from a RERA-licensed specialist.
Sources: DLD sales (163 for this unit type in the last 12 months) and Ejari rent contracts (625), 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.