Studios in Town Square
What studios in Town Square cost, rent for and earn. From 68 DLD sales and 328 Ejari rent contracts in the last 12 months.
Source: DLD open data · Information, not financial advice. Not an official DLD product.
Net yield of 5.85%, 1.25 points above the Dubai median of 4.60%.
The service charge here is AED 15.00 per sqft. At AED 20.00, the net yield falls to 5.56%. Check the building's Mollak invoice.
Evidence
- Source
- DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
- Sample
- 68 sales, 328 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
- 68 sales, 328 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
- 328 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
- 68 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 42,000 |
|---|---|
| Service charge (AED 15.00 × 346 sqft) | −AED 5,190 |
| Vacancy and management (5% of rent) | −AED 2,100 |
| Net rent a year | AED 34,710 |
| Median ready price | AED 560,000 |
| Buying costs (DLD 4% + agency 2%) | +AED 33,600 |
| Total cost | AED 593,600 |
| Net yield | 5.85% |
Service charge: Dubai-wide estimate. 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 560,000 | AED 140,000 |
| DLD, agency, trustee and bank fees | AED 38,940 | AED 47,690 |
| Total cash needed | AED 598,940 | AED 187,690 |
Month by month with a mortgage
| Net rent, after service charge and 5% allowance | AED 2,893 |
|---|---|
| Mortgage payment (4.5%, 25 years) | −AED 2,334 |
| Cash flow per month | AED 558 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-bedroom homes | 3.66% | AED 2.80M | AED 144K |
| 1-bedroom homes | 5.33% | AED 840K | AED 60K |
| 4-bedroom homes | 3.31% | AED 3.50M | AED 175K |
| 2-bedroom homes | 4.77% | AED 1.31M | AED 85K |
Areas ranked near this one for studios
All 40 areas for studios| # | Area | Net yield | Ready price | Rent / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | Dubai Hills | 5.92% | AED 960K | AED 72K |
| 20 | International City Phase 3 | 5.91% | AED 479K | AED 38K |
| 21 | JVC | 5.90% | AED 615K | AED 48K |
| 22 | Discovery Gardens | 5.85% | AED 520K | AED 41K |
| 24 | Liwan 1 | 5.84% | AED 525K | AED 41K |
| 25 | Barsha Heights | 5.83% | AED 830K | AED 60K |
| 26 | Dubai Science Park | 5.83% | AED 604K | AED 46K |
| 27 | DMCC Master Community, JLT | 5.81% | AED 763K | AED 56K |
Questions investors ask
What rental yield do studios in Town Square earn?
Studios in Town Square earn a median gross rental yield of 7.50%: a median rent of AED 42,000 a year against a median ready price of AED 560,000. After service charges, a 5% allowance and buying costs, the estimated net yield is 5.85%.
How much cash do I need to buy a studio in Town Square?
At the median ready price of AED 560,000, a cash buyer needs about AED 598,940 including the 4% DLD fee, agency and trustee fees. With 25% down and a mortgage, the cash needed up front is about AED 187,690.
Can a studio in Town Square qualify for a Golden Visa?
The median ready price is AED 560,000, 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 studios?
Town Square ranks 23 of 40 Dubai areas by estimated net yield for this unit type. The highest is Dubai Studio City at 7.05%.
Get help with Town Square from a RERA-licensed specialist.
Sources: DLD sales (68 for this unit type in the last 12 months) and Ejari rent contracts (328), 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.