Area brief · data through 22 October 2026

Studios in Majan

What studios in Majan cost, rent for and earn. From 3,561 DLD sales and 597 Ejari rent contracts in the last 12 months.

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

#30 of 40 areas for studios by net yield

The opportunity

Net yield of 5.72%, 1.12 points above the 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 5.35%. Check the building's Mollak invoice.

Net yieldEstimated5.72%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: 3,561 sales, 597 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 yieldDerived7.61%Dubai median for this type 7.10%

Evidence

Source: DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
Sample: 3,561 sales, 597 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 512,000AED 1,817 per sqft

Median rent / yrObservedAED 39,000Dubai median AED 40,000

Evidence

Source: Ejari rent contracts
Sample: 597 rent contracts
Period: 12 months to 22 October 2026
How: Median of the registered records, so half were above it.

Typical sizeObserved401sqft, median of sales

Sales, 12 monthsObserved3,561597 Ejari contracts

Evidence

Source: DLD registered sales
Sample: 3,561 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 39,000
Service charge (AED 15.01 × 401 sqft)	−AED 6,019
Vacancy and management (5% of rent)	−AED 1,950
Net rent a year	AED 31,031
Median ready price	AED 512,000
Buying costs (DLD 4% + agency 2%)	+AED 30,720
Total cost	AED 542,720
Net yield	5.72%

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 buyer	Mortgage, 25% down
Price or down payment	AED 512,000	AED 128,000
DLD, agency, trustee and bank fees	AED 36,012	AED 44,294
Total cash needed	AED 548,012	AED 172,294

Month by month with a mortgage

Net rent, after service charge and 5% allowance	AED 2,586
Mortgage payment (4.5%, 25 years)	−AED 2,134
Cash flow per month	AED 452

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

Unit	Net yield	Ready price	Rent / yr	Size, sqft
1-bedroom homes	5.09%	AED 800K	AED 58K	795
2-bedroom homes	4.65%	AED 1.16M	AED 80K	1,267

Areas ranked near this one for studios

All 40 areas for studios

#	Area	Net yield	Gross	Ready price	Rent / yr
26	Dubai Science Park	5.83%	7.62%	AED 604K	AED 46K
27	DMCC Master Community, JLT	5.81%	7.34%	AED 763K	AED 56K
28	Meydan One	5.79%	7.30%	AED 685K	AED 50K
29	Hadaeq MBR District 7	5.72%	7.24%	AED 760K	AED 55K
31	Arjan	5.70%	7.76%	AED 593K	AED 46K
32	DAMAC Hills	5.33%	7.78%	AED 578K	AED 45K
33	The Greens	5.29%	6.67%	AED 900K	AED 60K
34	Sobha Hartland	5.24%	6.62%	AED 990K	AED 66K

Questions investors ask

What rental yield do studios in Majan earn?

Studios in Majan earn a median gross rental yield of 7.61%: a median rent of AED 39,000 a year against a median ready price of AED 512,000. After service charges, a 5% allowance and buying costs, the estimated net yield is 5.72%.

How much cash do I need to buy a studio in Majan?

At the median ready price of AED 512,000, a cash buyer needs about AED 548,012 including the 4% DLD fee, agency and trustee fees. With 25% down and a mortgage, the cash needed up front is about AED 172,294.

Can a studio in Majan qualify for a Golden Visa?

The median ready price is AED 512,000, 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 studios?

Majan ranks 30 of 40 Dubai areas by estimated net yield for this unit type. The highest is Dubai Studio City at 7.05%.

Talk to a specialist

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Sources: DLD sales (3,561 for this unit type in the last 12 months) and Ejari rent contracts (597), 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.