Studios in Motor City
What studios in Motor City cost, rent for and earn. From 1,107 DLD sales and 176 Ejari rent contracts in the last 12 months.
Source: DLD open data · Information, not financial advice. Not an official DLD product.
#8 of 40 areas for studios by net yield
The service charge here is AED 15.00 per sqft. At AED 20.00, the net yield falls to 6.20%. Check the building's Mollak invoice.
Evidence
- Source
- DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
- Sample
- 1,107 sales, 176 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
- 1,107 sales, 176 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
- 176 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
- 1,107 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 52,000 |
|---|---|
| Service charge (AED 15.00 × 414 sqft) | −AED 6,210 |
| Vacancy and management (5% of rent) | −AED 2,600 |
| Net rent a year | AED 43,190 |
| Median ready price | AED 626,000 |
| Buying costs (DLD 4% + agency 2%) | +AED 37,560 |
| Total cost | AED 663,560 |
| Net yield | 6.51% |
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 626,000 | AED 156,500 |
| DLD, agency, trustee and bank fees | AED 42,966 | AED 52,360 |
| Total cash needed | AED 668,966 | AED 208,860 |
Month by month with a mortgage
| Net rent, after service charge and 5% allowance | AED 3,599 |
|---|---|
| Mortgage payment (4.5%, 25 years) | −AED 2,610 |
| Cash flow per month | AED 990 |
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 |
| 1-bedroom homes | 5.81% | AED 928K | AED 72K |
| 4-bedroom homes | 4.23% | AED 4.43M | AED 270K |
| 2-bedroom homes | 5.93% | AED 1.46M | AED 115K |
Areas ranked near this one for studios
All 40 areas for studios| # | Area | Net yield | Ready price | Rent / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Dubai Production City | 6.68% | AED 415K | AED 38K |
| 5 | Rukan | 6.68% | AED 508K | AED 40K |
| 6 | Dubai Land Residence Complex | 6.59% | AED 425K | AED 38K |
| 7 | Down Town Jabal Ali | 6.52% | AED 540K | AED 45K |
| 9 | Dubai Investment Park 2 | 6.45% | AED 401K | AED 36K |
| 10 | Dubai South | 6.27% | AED 480K | AED 40K |
| 11 | Sports City | 6.16% | AED 475K | AED 40K |
| 12 | International City Phase 1 | 6.15% | AED 335K | AED 30K |
Questions investors ask
What rental yield do studios in Motor City earn?
Studios in Motor City earn a median gross rental yield of 8.31%: a median rent of AED 52,000 a year against a median ready price of AED 626,000. After service charges, a 5% allowance and buying costs, the estimated net yield is 6.51%.
How much cash do I need to buy a studio in Motor City?
At the median ready price of AED 626,000, a cash buyer needs about AED 668,966 including the 4% DLD fee, agency and trustee fees. With 25% down and a mortgage, the cash needed up front is about AED 208,860.
Can a studio in Motor City qualify for a Golden Visa?
The median ready price is AED 626,000, 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 studios?
Motor City ranks 8 of 40 Dubai areas by estimated net yield for this unit type. The highest is Dubai Studio City at 7.05%.
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Sources: DLD sales (1,107 for this unit type in the last 12 months) and Ejari rent contracts (176), 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.