1-bedroom homes in Motor City
What 1-bedroom homes in Motor City cost, rent for and earn. From 1,869 DLD sales and 913 Ejari rent contracts in the last 12 months.
Source: DLD open data · Information, not financial advice. Not an official DLD product.
#6 of 55 areas for 1-bedroom homes by net yield
The service charge here is AED 15.00 per sqft. At AED 20.00, the net yield falls to 5.43%. Check the building's Mollak invoice.
Evidence
- Source
- DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
- Sample
- 1,869 sales, 913 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
- 1,869 sales, 913 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
- 913 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
- 1,869 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 72,000 |
|---|---|
| Service charge (AED 15.00 × 749 sqft) | −AED 11,235 |
| Vacancy and management (5% of rent) | −AED 3,600 |
| Net rent a year | AED 57,165 |
| Median ready price | AED 928,000 |
| Buying costs (DLD 4% + agency 2%) | +AED 55,680 |
| Total cost | AED 983,680 |
| Net yield | 5.81% |
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 928,000 | AED 232,000 |
| DLD, agency, trustee and bank fees | AED 61,388 | AED 73,726 |
| Total cash needed | AED 989,388 | AED 305,726 |
Month by month with a mortgage
| Net rent, after service charge and 5% allowance | AED 4,764 |
|---|---|
| Mortgage payment (4.5%, 25 years) | −AED 3,869 |
| Cash flow per month | AED 895 |
Example with 25% down at the median price and rent. Rates change and banks decide; ask yours. Not a forecast.
Other unit types in Motor City
| Unit | Net yield | Ready price | Rent / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-bedroom homes | 5.20% | AED 2.40M | AED 175K |
| 4-bedroom homes | 4.23% | AED 4.43M | AED 270K |
| Studios | 6.51% | AED 626K | AED 52K |
| 2-bedroom homes | 5.93% | AED 1.46M | AED 115K |
Areas ranked near this one for 1-bedroom homes
All 55 areas for 1-bedroom homes| # | Area | Net yield | Ready price | Rent / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Al Barari | 7.01% | AED 1.81M | AED 160K |
| 3 | Down Town Jabal Ali | 6.77% | AED 625K | AED 58K |
| 4 | Rukan | 5.99% | AED 960K | AED 67K |
| 5 | Dubai Production City | 5.91% | AED 655K | AED 56K |
| 7 | Remraam | 5.80% | AED 682K | AED 55K |
| 8 | International City Phase 1 | 5.78% | AED 450K | AED 40K |
| 9 | Living Legends | 5.77% | AED 877K | AED 70K |
| 10 | Dubai Investment Park 2 | 5.69% | AED 581K | AED 50K |
Questions investors ask
What rental yield do 1-bedroom homes in Motor City earn?
1-bedroom homes in Motor City earn a median gross rental yield of 7.76%: a median rent of AED 72,000 a year against a median ready price of AED 928,000. After service charges, a 5% allowance and buying costs, the estimated net yield is 5.81%.
How much cash do I need to buy a 1-bedroom home in Motor City?
At the median ready price of AED 928,000, a cash buyer needs about AED 989,388 including the 4% DLD fee, agency and trustee fees. With 25% down and a mortgage, the cash needed up front is about AED 305,726.
Can a 1-bedroom home in Motor City qualify for a Golden Visa?
The median ready price is AED 928,000, 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 Motor City compare with other areas for 1-bedroom homes?
Motor City ranks 6 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 (1,869 for this unit type in the last 12 months) and Ejari rent contracts (913), 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.