Area brief · data through 22 October 2026

2-bedroom homes in MBR City District One

What 2-bedroom homes in MBR City District One cost, rent for and earn. From 40 DLD sales and 167 Ejari rent contracts in the last 12 months.

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

#7 of 60 areas for 2-bedroom homes by net yieldGolden Visa level

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The opportunity

#7 of 60 areas for 2-bedroom homes by net yield

The trade-off

The service charge here is AED 15.00 per sqft. At AED 20.00, the net yield falls to 4.82%. Check the building's Mollak invoice.

Net yieldEstimated5.06%After a standard service charge of AED 15.00 per sqft and costs

Evidence

Source: DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
Sample: 40 sales, 167 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 yieldDerived6.44%Dubai median for this type 3.86%

Evidence

Source: DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
Sample: 40 sales, 167 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 2.56MAED 2,138 per sqft

Median rent / yrObservedAED 165,000Dubai median AED 77,175

Evidence

Source: Ejari rent contracts
Sample: 167 rent contracts
Period: 12 months to 22 October 2026
How: Median of the registered records, so half were above it.

Typical sizeObserved1,296sqft, median of sales

Sales, 12 monthsObserved40167 Ejari contracts

Evidence

Source: DLD registered sales
Sample: 40 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 165,000
Service charge (AED 15.00 × 1,296 sqft)	−AED 19,440
Vacancy and management (5% of rent)	−AED 8,250
Net rent a year	AED 137,310
Median ready price	AED 2.56M
Buying costs (DLD 4% + agency 2%)	+AED 153,720
Total cost	AED 2.72M
Net yield	5.06%

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Service charge: Dubai-wide estimate. 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 2.56M	AED 640,500
DLD, agency, trustee and bank fees	AED 161,062	AED 189,332
Total cash needed	AED 2.72M	AED 829,832

Month by month with a mortgage

Net rent, after service charge and 5% allowance	AED 11,443
Mortgage payment (4.5%, 25 years)	−AED 10,680
Cash flow per month	AED 762

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

Other unit types in MBR City District One

Unit	Net yield	Ready price	Rent / yr	Size, sqft
3-bedroom homes	5.09%	AED 4.08M	AED 260K	1,779
1-bedroom homes	5.18%	AED 1.52M	AED 100K	767

Areas ranked near this one for 2-bedroom homes

All 60 areas for 2-bedroom homes

#	Area	Net yield	Gross	Ready price	Rent / yr
3	Rukan	5.36%	6.29%	AED 1.67M	AED 105K
4	Bluewaters Island	5.30%	6.28%	AED 6.85M	AED 430K
5	Living Legends	5.23%	7.53%	AED 1.33M	AED 100K
6	Dubai Investment Park 2	5.15%	8.25%	AED 970K	AED 80K
8	Dubai South	4.96%	7.14%	AED 1.12M	AED 80K
9	Remraam	4.93%	7.07%	AED 1.10M	AED 78K
10	Sports City	4.92%	7.41%	AED 1.08M	AED 80K
11	DAMAC Hills 2	4.89%	7.08%	AED 960K	AED 68K

Questions investors ask

What rental yield do 2-bedroom homes in MBR City District One earn?

2-bedroom homes in MBR City District One earn a median gross rental yield of 6.44%: a median rent of AED 165,000 a year against a median ready price of AED 2.56M. After service charges, a 5% allowance and buying costs, the estimated net yield is 5.06%.

How much cash do I need to buy a 2-bedroom home in MBR City District One?

At the median ready price of AED 2.56M, a cash buyer needs about AED 2.72M including the 4% DLD fee, agency and trustee fees. With 25% down and a mortgage, the cash needed up front is about AED 829,832.

Can a 2-bedroom home in MBR City District One qualify for a Golden Visa?

The median ready price is AED 2.56M, at or above the AED 2M property level for the 10-year Golden Visa. Each owner's share must reach AED 2M. Confirm the current rules with the GDRFA before you buy.

How does MBR City District One compare with other areas for 2-bedroom homes?

MBR City District One ranks 7 of 60 Dubai areas by estimated net yield for this unit type. The highest is Motor City at 5.93%.

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Sources: DLD sales (40 for this unit type in the last 12 months) and Ejari rent contracts (167), 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.