Area brief · data through 22 October 2026

1-bedroom homes in Town Square

What 1-bedroom homes in Town Square cost, rent for and earn. From 661 DLD sales and 1,710 Ejari rent contracts in the last 12 months.

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

#17 of 55 areas for 1-bedroom homes by net yield

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The opportunity

Net yield of 5.33%, 0.73 points above the Dubai median of 4.60%.

The trade-off

The service charge here is AED 15.00 per sqft. At AED 20.00, the net yield falls to 4.98%. Check the building's Mollak invoice.

Net yieldEstimated5.33%After a standard service charge of AED 15.00 per sqft and costs

Evidence

Source: DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
Sample: 661 sales, 1,710 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 yieldDerived7.14%Dubai median for this type 5.55%

Evidence

Source: DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
Sample: 661 sales, 1,710 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 840,000AED 1,638 per sqft

Median rent / yrObservedAED 60,000Dubai median AED 58,314

Evidence

Source: Ejari rent contracts
Sample: 1,710 rent contracts
Period: 12 months to 22 October 2026
How: Median of the registered records, so half were above it.

Typical sizeObserved634sqft, median of sales

Sales, 12 monthsObserved6611,710 Ejari contracts

Evidence

Source: DLD registered sales
Sample: 661 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 60,000
Service charge (AED 15.00 × 634 sqft)	−AED 9,510
Vacancy and management (5% of rent)	−AED 3,000
Net rent a year	AED 47,490
Median ready price	AED 840,000
Buying costs (DLD 4% + agency 2%)	+AED 50,400
Total cost	AED 890,400
Net yield	5.33%

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Service charge: Dubai-wide estimate. 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 840,000	AED 210,000
DLD, agency, trustee and bank fees	AED 56,020	AED 67,500
Total cash needed	AED 896,020	AED 277,500

Month by month with a mortgage

Net rent, after service charge and 5% allowance	AED 3,958
Mortgage payment (4.5%, 25 years)	−AED 3,502
Cash flow per month	AED 456

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

Other unit types in Town Square

Unit	Net yield	Ready price	Rent / yr	Size, sqft
3-bedroom homes	3.66%	AED 2.80M	AED 144K	1,904
4-bedroom homes	3.31%	AED 3.50M	AED 175K	2,889
Studios	5.85%	AED 560K	AED 42K	346
2-bedroom homes	4.77%	AED 1.31M	AED 85K	968

Areas ranked near this one for 1-bedroom homes

All 55 areas for 1-bedroom homes

#	Area	Net yield	Gross	Ready price	Rent / yr
13	Silicon Oasis	5.43%	7.51%	AED 730K	AED 55K
14	Liwan 1	5.41%	8.06%	AED 620K	AED 50K
15	JVT	5.36%	7.22%	AED 970K	AED 70K
16	DAMAC Hills 2	5.34%	7.27%	AED 660K	AED 48K
18	DMCC Master Community, JLT	5.32%	7.11%	AED 1.13M	AED 80K
19	Dubai Land Residence Complex	5.29%	7.85%	AED 650K	AED 51K
20	JLT	5.29%	6.97%	AED 1.22M	AED 85K
21	Meydan Racecourse	5.27%	6.73%	AED 1.19M	AED 80K

Questions investors ask

What rental yield do 1-bedroom homes in Town Square earn?

1-bedroom homes in Town Square earn a median gross rental yield of 7.14%: a median rent of AED 60,000 a year against a median ready price of AED 840,000. After service charges, a 5% allowance and buying costs, the estimated net yield is 5.33%.

How much cash do I need to buy a 1-bedroom home in Town Square?

At the median ready price of AED 840,000, a cash buyer needs about AED 896,020 including the 4% DLD fee, agency and trustee fees. With 25% down and a mortgage, the cash needed up front is about AED 277,500.

Can a 1-bedroom home in Town Square qualify for a Golden Visa?

The median ready price is AED 840,000, 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 Town Square compare with other areas for 1-bedroom homes?

Town Square ranks 17 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 (661 for this unit type in the last 12 months) and Ejari rent contracts (1,710), 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.