3-bedroom homes in Liwan 1
What 3-bedroom homes in Liwan 1 cost, rent for and earn. From 29 DLD sales and 65 Ejari rent contracts in the last 12 months.
Source: DLD open data · Information, not financial advice. Not an official DLD product.
Net yield of 4.57%, 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 3.90%. Check the building's Mollak invoice.
Evidence
- Source
- DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
- Sample
- 29 sales, 65 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
- 29 sales, 65 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
- 65 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
- 29 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 92,000 |
|---|---|
| Service charge (AED 15.00 × 1,787 sqft) | −AED 26,805 |
| Vacancy and management (5% of rent) | −AED 4,600 |
| Net rent a year | AED 60,595 |
| Median ready price | AED 1.25M |
| Buying costs (DLD 4% + agency 2%) | +AED 75,000 |
| Total cost | AED 1.33M |
| Net yield | 4.57% |
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 1.25M | AED 312,500 |
| DLD, agency, trustee and bank fees | AED 81,030 | AED 96,508 |
| Total cash needed | AED 1.33M | AED 409,008 |
Month by month with a mortgage
| Net rent, after service charge and 5% allowance | AED 5,050 |
|---|---|
| Mortgage payment (4.5%, 25 years) | −AED 5,211 |
| Cash flow per month | −AED 161 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom homes | 5.41% | AED 620K | AED 50K |
| Studios | 5.84% | AED 525K | AED 41K |
| 2-bedroom homes | 3.41% | AED 1.34M | AED 72K |
Areas ranked near this one for 3-bedroom homes
All 42 areas for 3-bedroom homes| # | Area | Net yield | Ready price | Rent / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | MBR City District One | 5.09% | AED 4.08M | AED 260K |
| 9 | Arjan | 4.93% | AED 2.10M | AED 150K |
| 10 | Dubai Health Care City Phase 2 | 4.82% | AED 2.10M | AED 140K |
| 11 | Dubai Hills | 4.75% | AED 4.00M | AED 246K |
| 13 | JBR | 4.48% | AED 2.90M | AED 175K |
| 14 | Sobha Hartland | 4.47% | AED 3.30M | AED 190K |
| 15 | Business Bay | 4.22% | AED 3.32M | AED 188K |
| 16 | JLT | 4.19% | AED 2.55M | AED 150K |
Questions investors ask
What rental yield do 3-bedroom homes in Liwan 1 earn?
3-bedroom homes in Liwan 1 earn a median gross rental yield of 7.36%: a median rent of AED 92,000 a year against a median ready price of AED 1.25M. After service charges, a 5% allowance and buying costs, the estimated net yield is 4.57%.
How much cash do I need to buy a 3-bedroom home in Liwan 1?
At the median ready price of AED 1.25M, a cash buyer needs about AED 1.33M including the 4% DLD fee, agency and trustee fees. With 25% down and a mortgage, the cash needed up front is about AED 409,008.
Can a 3-bedroom home in Liwan 1 qualify for a Golden Visa?
The median ready price is AED 1.25M, 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 3-bedroom homes?
Liwan 1 ranks 12 of 42 Dubai areas by estimated net yield for this unit type. The highest is Living Legends at 5.43%.
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Sources: DLD sales (29 for this unit type in the last 12 months) and Ejari rent contracts (65), 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.