Area brief · data through 22 October 2026

Studios in Sobha Hartland

What studios in Sobha Hartland cost, rent for and earn. From 57 DLD sales and 173 Ejari rent contracts in the last 12 months.

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

#34 of 40 areas for studios by net yield

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The opportunity

Net yield of 5.24%, 0.64 points above the Dubai median of 4.60%.

The trade-off

The service charge here is AED 15.04 per sqft. At AED 20.04, the net yield falls to 5.01%. Check the building's Mollak invoice.

Net yieldEstimated5.24%After an estimated service charge of AED 15.04 per sqft (area median, DLD index) and costs

Evidence

Source: DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
Sample: 57 sales, 173 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 yieldDerived6.62%Dubai median for this type 7.10%

Evidence

Source: DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
Sample: 57 sales, 173 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 990,000AED 1,920 per sqft

Median rent / yrObservedAED 65,534Dubai median AED 40,000

Evidence

Source: Ejari rent contracts
Sample: 173 rent contracts
Period: 12 months to 22 October 2026
How: Median of the registered records, so half were above it.

Typical sizeObserved484sqft, median of sales

Sales, 12 monthsObserved57173 Ejari contracts

Evidence

Source: DLD registered sales
Sample: 57 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 65,534
Service charge (AED 15.04 × 484 sqft)	−AED 7,279
Vacancy and management (5% of rent)	−AED 3,277
Net rent a year	AED 54,978
Median ready price	AED 990,000
Buying costs (DLD 4% + agency 2%)	+AED 59,400
Total cost	AED 1.05M
Net yield	5.24%

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 990,000	AED 247,500
DLD, agency, trustee and bank fees	AED 65,170	AED 78,112
Total cash needed	AED 1.06M	AED 325,612

Month by month with a mortgage

Net rent, after service charge and 5% allowance	AED 4,581
Mortgage payment (4.5%, 25 years)	−AED 4,127
Cash flow per month	AED 454

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

Other unit types in Sobha Hartland

Unit	Net yield	Ready price	Rent / yr	Size, sqft
3-bedroom homes	4.47%	AED 3.30M	AED 190K	1,615
1-bedroom homes	4.88%	AED 1.38M	AED 86K	689
4-bedroom homes	4.77%	AED 4.70M	AED 288K	2,353
2-bedroom homes	4.59%	AED 2.35M	AED 140K	1,237

Areas ranked near this one for studios

All 40 areas for studios

#	Area	Net yield	Gross	Ready price	Rent / yr
30	Majan	5.72%	7.61%	AED 512K	AED 39K
31	Arjan	5.70%	7.76%	AED 593K	AED 46K
32	DAMAC Hills	5.33%	7.78%	AED 578K	AED 45K
33	The Greens	5.29%	6.67%	AED 900K	AED 60K
35	Dubai Health Care City Phase 2	5.19%	6.62%	AED 831K	AED 55K
36	Business Bay	5.08%	6.37%	AED 1.02M	AED 65K
37	Palm Jumeirah	4.98%	6.00%	AED 1.50M	AED 90K
38	Downtown Dubai	4.67%	5.88%	AED 1.22M	AED 72K

Questions investors ask

What rental yield do studios in Sobha Hartland earn?

Studios in Sobha Hartland earn a median gross rental yield of 6.62%: a median rent of AED 65,534 a year against a median ready price of AED 990,000. After service charges, a 5% allowance and buying costs, the estimated net yield is 5.24%.

How much cash do I need to buy a studio in Sobha Hartland?

At the median ready price of AED 990,000, a cash buyer needs about AED 1.06M including the 4% DLD fee, agency and trustee fees. With 25% down and a mortgage, the cash needed up front is about AED 325,612.

Can a studio in Sobha Hartland qualify for a Golden Visa?

The median ready price is AED 990,000, 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 Sobha Hartland compare with other areas for studios?

Sobha Hartland ranks 34 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 (57 for this unit type in the last 12 months) and Ejari rent contracts (173), 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.