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4-bedroom homes in The Valley

What 4-bedroom homes in The Valley cost, rent for and earn. From 225 DLD sales and 190 Ejari rent contracts in the last 12 months.

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

#9 of 18 areas for 4-bedroom homes by net yieldGolden Visa level
The opportunity

Net yield of 4.02%, against a Dubai median of 4.60%.

The trade-off

The service charge here is AED 4.80 per sqft. At AED 9.80, the net yield falls to 3.61%. Check the building's Mollak invoice.

Net yieldEstimated4.02%After an estimated service charge of AED 4.80 per sqft (area median, DLD index) and costs
Evidence
Source
DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
Sample
225 sales, 190 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 yieldDerived4.93%Dubai median for this type 5.04%
Evidence
Source
DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
Sample
225 sales, 190 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 3.45MAED 1,192 per sqft
Median rent / yrObservedAED 170,000Dubai median AED 207,000
Evidence
Source
Ejari rent contracts
Sample
190 rent contracts
Period
12 months to 22 October 2026
How
Median of the registered records, so half were above it.
Typical sizeObserved3,006sqft, median of sales
Sales, 12 monthsObserved225190 Ejari contracts
Evidence
Source
DLD registered sales
Sample
225 sales
Period
12 months to 22 October 2026
How
A count of registered records.

How the net yield is built

Median rent a yearAED 170,000
Service charge (AED 4.80 × 3,006 sqft)−AED 14,429
Vacancy and management (5% of rent)−AED 8,500
Net rent a yearAED 147,071
Median ready priceAED 3.45M
Buying costs (DLD 4% + agency 2%)+AED 206,880
Total costAED 3.65M
Net yield4.02%
Try another service charge (AED per sqft)

Service charge: an estimate, the median of 3 buildings' rates in the DLD Service Charge Index, 2025. The real figure for a building is on its Mollak invoice.

Cash needed to buy at the median price

Show prices in
Cash buyerMortgage, 25% down
Price or down paymentAED 3.45MAED 862,000
DLD, agency, trustee and bank feesAED 215,108AED 252,016
Total cash neededAED 3.66MAED 1.11M

Month by month with a mortgage

Net rent, after service charge and 5% allowanceAED 12,256
Mortgage payment (4.5%, 25 years)−AED 14,374
Cash flow per month−AED 2,118

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

Other unit types in The Valley

UnitNet yieldReady priceRent / yrSize, sqft
3-bedroom homes4.09%AED 2.75MAED 135K1,873

Areas ranked near this one for 4-bedroom homes

All 18 areas for 4-bedroom homes
#AreaNet yieldGrossReady priceRent / yr
5Sobha Hartland4.77%6.12%AED 4.70MAED 288K
6JVC4.33%5.94%AED 3.37MAED 200K
7Motor City4.23%6.09%AED 4.43MAED 270K
8JBR4.21%5.68%AED 4.75MAED 270K
10Business Bay3.91%5.69%AED 5.27MAED 300K
11Dubai Investment Park 13.79%4.45%AED 7.65MAED 341K
12MBR City District 113.79%4.68%AED 3.85MAED 180K
13Mudon3.78%5.22%AED 4.50MAED 235K

Questions investors ask

What rental yield do 4-bedroom homes in The Valley earn?

4-bedroom homes in The Valley earn a median gross rental yield of 4.93%: a median rent of AED 170,000 a year against a median ready price of AED 3.45M. After service charges, a 5% allowance and buying costs, the estimated net yield is 4.02%.

How much cash do I need to buy a 4-bedroom home in The Valley?

At the median ready price of AED 3.45M, a cash buyer needs about AED 3.66M including the 4% DLD fee, agency and trustee fees. With 25% down and a mortgage, the cash needed up front is about AED 1.11M.

Can a 4-bedroom home in The Valley qualify for a Golden Visa?

The median ready price is AED 3.45M, 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 The Valley compare with other areas for 4-bedroom homes?

The Valley ranks 9 of 18 Dubai areas by estimated net yield for this unit type. The highest is Dubai Marina at 5.30%.

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Sources: DLD sales (225 for this unit type in the last 12 months) and Ejari rent contracts (190), 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.