Area brief · data through 22 October 2026

1-bedroom homes in JVT

What 1-bedroom homes in JVT cost, rent for and earn. From 2,136 DLD sales and 1,242 Ejari rent contracts in the last 12 months.

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

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

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The opportunity

Net yield of 5.36%, 0.76 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 4.99%. Check the building's Mollak invoice.

Net yieldEstimated5.36%After a standard service charge of AED 15.00 per sqft and costs

Evidence

Source: DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
Sample: 2,136 sales, 1,242 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 yieldDerived7.22%Dubai median for this type 5.55%

Evidence

Source: DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
Sample: 2,136 sales, 1,242 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 970,000AED 1,620 per sqft

Median rent / yrObservedAED 70,000Dubai median AED 58,314

Evidence

Source: Ejari rent contracts
Sample: 1,242 rent contracts
Period: 12 months to 22 October 2026
How: Median of the registered records, so half were above it.

Typical sizeObserved760sqft, median of sales

Sales, 12 monthsObserved2,1361,242 Ejari contracts

Evidence

Source: DLD registered sales
Sample: 2,136 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 70,000
Service charge (AED 15.00 × 760 sqft)	−AED 11,400
Vacancy and management (5% of rent)	−AED 3,500
Net rent a year	AED 55,100
Median ready price	AED 970,000
Buying costs (DLD 4% + agency 2%)	+AED 58,200
Total cost	AED 1.03M
Net yield	5.36%

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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 970,000	AED 242,500
DLD, agency, trustee and bank fees	AED 63,950	AED 76,698
Total cash needed	AED 1.03M	AED 319,198

Month by month with a mortgage

Net rent, after service charge and 5% allowance	AED 4,592
Mortgage payment (4.5%, 25 years)	−AED 4,044
Cash flow per month	AED 548

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

Other unit types in JVT

Unit	Net yield	Ready price	Rent / yr	Size, sqft
3-bedroom homes	5.21%	AED 2.60M	AED 180K	1,818
Studios	6.14%	AED 582K	AED 46K	389
2-bedroom homes	3.59%	AED 1.65M	AED 85K	1,201

Areas ranked near this one for 1-bedroom homes

All 55 areas for 1-bedroom homes

#	Area	Net yield	Gross	Ready price	Rent / yr
11	Dubai Studio City	5.52%	7.63%	AED 852K	AED 65K
12	Sports City	5.44%	8.00%	AED 700K	AED 56K
13	Silicon Oasis	5.43%	7.51%	AED 730K	AED 55K
14	Liwan 1	5.41%	8.06%	AED 620K	AED 50K
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

Questions investors ask

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

1-bedroom homes in JVT earn a median gross rental yield of 7.22%: a median rent of AED 70,000 a year against a median ready price of AED 970,000. After service charges, a 5% allowance and buying costs, the estimated net yield is 5.36%.

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

At the median ready price of AED 970,000, a cash buyer needs about AED 1.03M including the 4% DLD fee, agency and trustee fees. With 25% down and a mortgage, the cash needed up front is about AED 319,198.

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

The median ready price is AED 970,000, 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 JVT compare with other areas for 1-bedroom homes?

JVT ranks 15 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 (2,136 for this unit type in the last 12 months) and Ejari rent contracts (1,242), 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.