1-bedroom homes in Liwan 1
What 1-bedroom homes in Liwan 1 cost, rent for and earn. From 515 DLD sales and 1,841 Ejari rent contracts in the last 12 months.
Source: DLD open data · Information, not financial advice. Not an official DLD product.
Net yield of 5.41%, 0.81 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 4.80%. Check the building's Mollak invoice.
Evidence
- Source
- DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
- Sample
- 515 sales, 1,841 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
- 515 sales, 1,841 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
- 1,841 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
- 515 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 50,000 |
|---|---|
| Service charge (AED 15.00 × 797 sqft) | −AED 11,955 |
| Vacancy and management (5% of rent) | −AED 2,500 |
| Net rent a year | AED 35,545 |
| Median ready price | AED 620,000 |
| Buying costs (DLD 4% + agency 2%) | +AED 37,200 |
| Total cost | AED 657,200 |
| Net yield | 5.41% |
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 620,000 | AED 155,000 |
| DLD, agency, trustee and bank fees | AED 42,600 | AED 51,936 |
| Total cash needed | AED 662,600 | AED 206,936 |
Month by month with a mortgage
| Net rent, after service charge and 5% allowance | AED 2,962 |
|---|---|
| Mortgage payment (4.5%, 25 years) | −AED 2,585 |
| Cash flow per month | AED 377 |
Example with 25% down at the median price and rent. Rates change and banks decide; ask yours. Not a forecast.
Other unit types in Liwan 1
| Unit | Net yield | Ready price | Rent / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-bedroom homes | 4.57% | AED 1.25M | AED 92K |
| Studios | 5.84% | AED 525K | AED 41K |
| 2-bedroom homes | 3.41% | AED 1.34M | AED 72K |
Areas ranked near this one for 1-bedroom homes
All 55 areas for 1-bedroom homes| # | Area | Net yield | Ready price | Rent / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 15 | JVT | 5.36% | AED 970K | AED 70K |
| 16 | DAMAC Hills 2 | 5.34% | AED 660K | AED 48K |
| 17 | Town Square | 5.33% | AED 840K | AED 60K |
| 18 | DMCC Master Community, JLT | 5.32% | AED 1.13M | AED 80K |
Questions investors ask
What rental yield do 1-bedroom homes in Liwan 1 earn?
1-bedroom homes in Liwan 1 earn a median gross rental yield of 8.06%: a median rent of AED 50,000 a year against a median ready price of AED 620,000. After service charges, a 5% allowance and buying costs, the estimated net yield is 5.41%.
How much cash do I need to buy a 1-bedroom home in Liwan 1?
At the median ready price of AED 620,000, a cash buyer needs about AED 662,600 including the 4% DLD fee, agency and trustee fees. With 25% down and a mortgage, the cash needed up front is about AED 206,936.
Can a 1-bedroom home in Liwan 1 qualify for a Golden Visa?
The median ready price is AED 620,000, 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 Liwan 1 compare with other areas for 1-bedroom homes?
Liwan 1 ranks 14 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 (515 for this unit type in the last 12 months) and Ejari rent contracts (1,841), 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.