Studios in JLT
What studios in JLT cost, rent for and earn. From 67 DLD sales and 423 Ejari rent contracts in the last 12 months.
Source: DLD open data · Information, not financial advice. Not an official DLD product.
Net yield of 6.08%, 1.48 points above the Dubai median of 4.60%.
The service charge here is AED 15.00 per sqft. At AED 20.00, the net yield falls to 5.81%. Check the building's Mollak invoice.
Evidence
- Source
- DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
- Sample
- 67 sales, 423 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
- 67 sales, 423 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
- 423 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
- 67 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 60,900 |
|---|---|
| Service charge (AED 15.00 × 448 sqft) | −AED 6,720 |
| Vacancy and management (5% of rent) | −AED 3,045 |
| Net rent a year | AED 51,135 |
| Median ready price | AED 794,000 |
| Buying costs (DLD 4% + agency 2%) | +AED 47,640 |
| Total cost | AED 841,640 |
| Net yield | 6.08% |
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 794,000 | AED 198,500 |
| DLD, agency, trustee and bank fees | AED 53,214 | AED 64,246 |
| Total cash needed | AED 847,214 | AED 262,746 |
Month by month with a mortgage
| Net rent, after service charge and 5% allowance | AED 4,261 |
|---|---|
| Mortgage payment (4.5%, 25 years) | −AED 3,310 |
| Cash flow per month | AED 951 |
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 |
| 2-bedroom homes | 4.74% | AED 1.88M | AED 120K |
Areas ranked near this one for studios
All 40 areas for studios| # | Area | Net yield | Ready price | Rent / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Sports City | 6.16% | AED 475K | AED 40K |
| 12 | International City Phase 1 | 6.15% | AED 335K | AED 30K |
| 13 | Remraam | 6.15% | AED 475K | AED 40K |
| 14 | JVT | 6.14% | AED 582K | AED 46K |
| 16 | Living Legends | 6.06% | AED 580K | AED 46K |
| 17 | DAMAC Hills 2 | 6.05% | AED 450K | AED 37K |
| 18 | Warsan First Development | 5.97% | AED 510K | AED 40K |
| 19 | Dubai Hills | 5.92% | AED 960K | AED 72K |
Questions investors ask
What rental yield do studios in JLT earn?
Studios in JLT earn a median gross rental yield of 7.67%: a median rent of AED 60,900 a year against a median ready price of AED 794,000. After service charges, a 5% allowance and buying costs, the estimated net yield is 6.08%.
How much cash do I need to buy a studio in JLT?
At the median ready price of AED 794,000, a cash buyer needs about AED 847,214 including the 4% DLD fee, agency and trustee fees. With 25% down and a mortgage, the cash needed up front is about AED 262,746.
Can a studio in JLT qualify for a Golden Visa?
The median ready price is AED 794,000, 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 JLT compare with other areas for studios?
JLT ranks 15 of 40 Dubai areas by estimated net yield for this unit type. The highest is Dubai Studio City at 7.05%.
Get help with JLT from a RERA-licensed specialist.
Sources: DLD sales (67 for this unit type in the last 12 months) and Ejari rent contracts (423), 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.