1-bedroom homes in Living Legends
What 1-bedroom homes in Living Legends cost, rent for and earn. From 125 DLD sales and 130 Ejari rent contracts in the last 12 months.
Source: DLD open data · Information, not financial advice. Not an official DLD product.
#9 of 55 areas for 1-bedroom homes by net yield
The service charge here is AED 15.00 per sqft. At AED 20.00, the net yield falls to 5.31%. Check the building's Mollak invoice.
Evidence
- Source
- DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
- Sample
- 125 sales, 130 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
- 125 sales, 130 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
- 130 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
- 125 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 × 856 sqft) | −AED 12,840 |
| Vacancy and management (5% of rent) | −AED 3,500 |
| Net rent a year | AED 53,660 |
| Median ready price | AED 877,000 |
| Buying costs (DLD 4% + agency 2%) | +AED 52,620 |
| Total cost | AED 929,620 |
| Net yield | 5.77% |
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 877,000 | AED 219,250 |
| DLD, agency, trustee and bank fees | AED 58,277 | AED 70,117 |
| Total cash needed | AED 935,277 | AED 289,367 |
Month by month with a mortgage
| Net rent, after service charge and 5% allowance | AED 4,472 |
|---|---|
| Mortgage payment (4.5%, 25 years) | −AED 3,656 |
| Cash flow per month | AED 816 |
Example with 25% down at the median price and rent. Rates change and banks decide; ask yours. Not a forecast.
Other unit types in Living Legends
| Unit | Net yield | Ready price | Rent / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-bedroom homes | 5.43% | AED 2.00M | AED 150K |
| Studios | 6.06% | AED 580K | AED 46K |
| 2-bedroom homes | 5.23% | AED 1.33M | AED 100K |
Areas ranked near this one for 1-bedroom homes
All 55 areas for 1-bedroom homes| # | Area | Net yield | Ready price | Rent / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Dubai Production City | 5.91% | AED 655K | AED 56K |
| 6 | Motor City | 5.81% | AED 928K | AED 72K |
| 7 | Remraam | 5.80% | AED 682K | AED 55K |
| 8 | International City Phase 1 | 5.78% | AED 450K | AED 40K |
| 10 | Dubai Investment Park 2 | 5.69% | AED 581K | AED 50K |
| 11 | Dubai Studio City | 5.52% | AED 852K | AED 65K |
| 12 | Sports City | 5.44% | AED 700K | AED 56K |
| 13 | Silicon Oasis | 5.43% | AED 730K | AED 55K |
Questions investors ask
What rental yield do 1-bedroom homes in Living Legends earn?
1-bedroom homes in Living Legends earn a median gross rental yield of 7.98%: a median rent of AED 70,000 a year against a median ready price of AED 877,000. After service charges, a 5% allowance and buying costs, the estimated net yield is 5.77%.
How much cash do I need to buy a 1-bedroom home in Living Legends?
At the median ready price of AED 877,000, a cash buyer needs about AED 935,277 including the 4% DLD fee, agency and trustee fees. With 25% down and a mortgage, the cash needed up front is about AED 289,367.
Can a 1-bedroom home in Living Legends qualify for a Golden Visa?
The median ready price is AED 877,000, 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 Living Legends compare with other areas for 1-bedroom homes?
Living Legends ranks 9 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 (125 for this unit type in the last 12 months) and Ejari rent contracts (130), 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.