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1-bedroom homes in Majan

What 1-bedroom homes in Majan cost, rent for and earn. From 1,747 DLD sales and 1,423 Ejari rent contracts in the last 12 months.

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

#24 of 55 areas for 1-bedroom homes by net yield
The opportunity

Net yield of 5.09%, against a Dubai median of 4.60%.

The trade-off

The service charge here is AED 15.01 per sqft. At AED 20.01, the net yield falls to 4.62%. Check the building's Mollak invoice.

Net yieldEstimated5.09%After an estimated service charge of AED 15.01 per sqft (area median, DLD index) and costs
Evidence
Source
DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
Sample
1,747 sales, 1,423 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.
Gross yieldDerived7.25%Dubai median for this type 5.55%
Evidence
Source
DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
Sample
1,747 sales, 1,423 rent contracts
Period
12 months to 22 October 2026
How
Median rent divided by median price.
Leaves out
Every cost of owning and buying.
Median ready priceDerivedAED 800,000AED 1,369 per sqft
Median rent / yrObservedAED 58,000Dubai median AED 58,314
Evidence
Source
Ejari rent contracts
Sample
1,423 rent contracts
Period
12 months to 22 October 2026
How
Median of the registered records, so half were above it.
Typical sizeObserved795sqft, median of sales
Sales, 12 monthsObserved1,7471,423 Ejari contracts
Evidence
Source
DLD registered sales
Sample
1,747 sales
Period
12 months to 22 October 2026
How
A count of registered records.

How the net yield is built

Median rent a yearAED 58,000
Service charge (AED 15.01 × 795 sqft)−AED 11,933
Vacancy and management (5% of rent)−AED 2,900
Net rent a yearAED 43,167
Median ready priceAED 800,000
Buying costs (DLD 4% + agency 2%)+AED 48,000
Total costAED 848,000
Net yield5.09%
Try another service charge (AED per sqft)

Service charge: an estimate, the median of 3 buildings' rates in the DLD Service Charge Index, 2026. The real figure for a building is on its Mollak invoice.

Cash needed to buy at the median price

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Cash buyerMortgage, 25% down
Price or down paymentAED 800,000AED 200,000
DLD, agency, trustee and bank feesAED 53,580AED 64,670
Total cash neededAED 853,580AED 264,670

Month by month with a mortgage

Net rent, after service charge and 5% allowanceAED 3,597
Mortgage payment (4.5%, 25 years)−AED 3,335
Cash flow per monthAED 262

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

Other unit types in Majan

UnitNet yieldReady priceRent / yrSize, sqft
Studios5.72%AED 512KAED 39K401
2-bedroom homes4.65%AED 1.16MAED 80K1,267

Areas ranked near this one for 1-bedroom homes

All 55 areas for 1-bedroom homes
#AreaNet yieldGrossReady priceRent / yr
20JLT5.29%6.97%AED 1.22MAED 85K
21Meydan Racecourse5.27%6.73%AED 1.19MAED 80K
22Discovery Gardens5.19%7.66%AED 781KAED 60K
23MBR City District One5.18%6.58%AED 1.52MAED 100K
25JVC4.98%7.00%AED 1.00MAED 70K
26Al Furjan4.97%6.83%AED 1.00MAED 68K
27International City Phase 34.94%7.26%AED 675KAED 49K
28Dubai South4.93%7.18%AED 737KAED 53K

Questions investors ask

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

1-bedroom homes in Majan earn a median gross rental yield of 7.25%: a median rent of AED 58,000 a year against a median ready price of AED 800,000. After service charges, a 5% allowance and buying costs, the estimated net yield is 5.09%.

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

At the median ready price of AED 800,000, a cash buyer needs about AED 853,580 including the 4% DLD fee, agency and trustee fees. With 25% down and a mortgage, the cash needed up front is about AED 264,670.

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

The median ready price is AED 800,000, 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 Majan compare with other areas for 1-bedroom homes?

Majan ranks 24 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 (1,747 for this unit type in the last 12 months) and Ejari rent contracts (1,423), 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.