Studios in Silicon Oasis
What studios in Silicon Oasis cost, rent for and earn. From 499 DLD sales and 3,430 Ejari rent contracts in the last 12 months.
Source: DLD open data · Information, not financial advice. Not an official DLD product.
#3 of 40 areas for studios by net yield
The service charge here is AED 12.77 per sqft. At AED 17.77, the net yield falls to 6.29%. Check the building's Mollak invoice.
Evidence
- Source
- DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
- Sample
- 499 sales, 3,430 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
- 499 sales, 3,430 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
- 3,430 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
- 499 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 40,950 |
|---|---|
| Service charge (AED 12.77 × 427 sqft) | −AED 5,453 |
| Vacancy and management (5% of rent) | −AED 2,048 |
| Net rent a year | AED 33,450 |
| Median ready price | AED 470,000 |
| Buying costs (DLD 4% + agency 2%) | +AED 28,200 |
| Total cost | AED 498,200 |
| Net yield | 6.71% |
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
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 470,000 | AED 117,500 |
| DLD, agency, trustee and bank fees | AED 33,450 | AED 41,322 |
| Total cash needed | AED 503,450 | AED 158,822 |
Month by month with a mortgage
| Net rent, after service charge and 5% allowance | AED 2,787 |
|---|---|
| Mortgage payment (4.5%, 25 years) | −AED 1,959 |
| Cash flow per month | AED 828 |
Example with 25% down at the median price and rent. Rates change and banks decide; ask yours. Not a forecast.
Other unit types in Silicon Oasis
| Unit | Net yield | Ready price | Rent / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-bedroom homes | 5.18% | AED 1.52M | AED 110K |
| 1-bedroom homes | 5.43% | AED 730K | AED 55K |
| 2-bedroom homes | 4.09% | AED 1.30M | AED 76K |
Areas ranked near this one for studios
All 40 areas for studios| # | Area | Net yield | Ready price | Rent / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dubai Studio City | 7.05% | AED 508K | AED 47K |
| 2 | Al Furjan | 6.80% | AED 530K | AED 46K |
| 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 |
| 8 | Motor City | 6.51% | AED 626K | AED 52K |
| 9 | Dubai Investment Park 2 | 6.45% | AED 401K | AED 36K |
Questions investors ask
What rental yield do studios in Silicon Oasis earn?
Studios in Silicon Oasis earn a median gross rental yield of 8.71%: a median rent of AED 40,950 a year against a median ready price of AED 470,000. After service charges, a 5% allowance and buying costs, the estimated net yield is 6.71%.
How much cash do I need to buy a studio in Silicon Oasis?
At the median ready price of AED 470,000, a cash buyer needs about AED 503,450 including the 4% DLD fee, agency and trustee fees. With 25% down and a mortgage, the cash needed up front is about AED 158,822.
Can a studio in Silicon Oasis qualify for a Golden Visa?
The median ready price is AED 470,000, 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 Silicon Oasis compare with other areas for studios?
Silicon Oasis ranks 3 of 40 Dubai areas by estimated net yield for this unit type. The highest is Dubai Studio City at 7.05%.
Get help with Silicon Oasis from a RERA-licensed specialist.
Sources: DLD sales (499 for this unit type in the last 12 months) and Ejari rent contracts (3,430), 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.