Area brief · data through 22 October 2026

1-bedroom homes in Palm Jumeirah

What 1-bedroom homes in Palm Jumeirah cost, rent for and earn. From 274 DLD sales and 1,099 Ejari rent contracts in the last 12 months.

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

#45 of 55 areas for 1-bedroom homes by net yieldGolden Visa level

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The opportunity

Net yield of 4.31%, against a Dubai median of 4.60%.

The trade-off

The service charge here is AED 11.97 per sqft. At AED 16.97, the net yield falls to 4.13%. Check the building's Mollak invoice.

Net yieldEstimated4.31%After an estimated service charge of AED 11.97 per sqft (area median, DLD index) and costs

Evidence

Source: DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
Sample: 274 sales, 1,099 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 yieldDerived5.30%Dubai median for this type 5.55%

Evidence

Source: DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
Sample: 274 sales, 1,099 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 2.77MAED 2,701 per sqft

Median rent / yrObservedAED 147,000Dubai median AED 58,314

Evidence

Source: Ejari rent contracts
Sample: 1,099 rent contracts
Period: 12 months to 22 October 2026
How: Median of the registered records, so half were above it.

Typical sizeObserved1,074sqft, median of sales

Sales, 12 monthsObserved2741,099 Ejari contracts

Evidence

Source: DLD registered sales
Sample: 274 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 147,000
Service charge (AED 11.97 × 1,074 sqft)	−AED 12,856
Vacancy and management (5% of rent)	−AED 7,350
Net rent a year	AED 126,794
Median ready price	AED 2.77M
Buying costs (DLD 4% + agency 2%)	+AED 166,440
Total cost	AED 2.94M
Net yield	4.31%

Try another service charge (AED per sqft)

Service charge: an estimate, the median of 2 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 2.77M	AED 693,500
DLD, agency, trustee and bank fees	AED 173,994	AED 204,330
Total cash needed	AED 2.95M	AED 897,830

Month by month with a mortgage

Net rent, after service charge and 5% allowance	AED 10,566
Mortgage payment (4.5%, 25 years)	−AED 11,564
Cash flow per month	−AED 998

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

Other unit types in Palm Jumeirah

Unit	Net yield	Ready price	Rent / yr	Size, sqft
3-bedroom homes	4.17%	AED 5.60M	AED 290K	2,358
Studios	4.98%	AED 1.50M	AED 90K	524
2-bedroom homes	3.73%	AED 4.40M	AED 205K	1,748

Areas ranked near this one for 1-bedroom homes

All 55 areas for 1-bedroom homes

#	Area	Net yield	Gross	Ready price	Rent / yr
41	Dubai Health Care City Phase 2	4.48%	5.92%	AED 1.27M	AED 75K
42	Business Bay	4.44%	5.86%	AED 1.45M	AED 85K
43	Dubai Hills	4.44%	5.88%	AED 1.53M	AED 90K
44	Barsha Heights	4.34%	5.87%	AED 1.13M	AED 66K
46	Dubai Creek Harbour	4.23%	5.65%	AED 1.74M	AED 98K
47	Dubai Marina	4.21%	5.66%	AED 1.59M	AED 90K
48	La Mer	4.18%	5.22%	AED 2.30M	AED 120K
49	Al Jaddaf	4.15%	5.65%	AED 1.24M	AED 70K

Questions investors ask

What rental yield do 1-bedroom homes in Palm Jumeirah earn?

1-bedroom homes in Palm Jumeirah earn a median gross rental yield of 5.30%: a median rent of AED 147,000 a year against a median ready price of AED 2.77M. After service charges, a 5% allowance and buying costs, the estimated net yield is 4.31%.

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

At the median ready price of AED 2.77M, a cash buyer needs about AED 2.95M including the 4% DLD fee, agency and trustee fees. With 25% down and a mortgage, the cash needed up front is about AED 897,830.

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

The median ready price is AED 2.77M, 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 Palm Jumeirah compare with other areas for 1-bedroom homes?

Palm Jumeirah ranks 45 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 (274 for this unit type in the last 12 months) and Ejari rent contracts (1,099), 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.