Area brief · data through 22 October 2026

1-bedroom homes in Warsan First Development

What 1-bedroom homes in Warsan First Development cost, rent for and earn. From 122 DLD sales and 670 Ejari rent contracts in the last 12 months.

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

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

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The opportunity

Net yield of 4.51%, against a 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 4.09%. Check the building's Mollak invoice.

Net yieldEstimated4.51%After a standard service charge of AED 15.00 per sqft and costs

Evidence

Source: DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
Sample: 122 sales, 670 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 yieldDerived6.41%Dubai median for this type 5.55%

Evidence

Source: DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
Sample: 122 sales, 670 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 780,000AED 1,211 per sqft

Median rent / yrObservedAED 50,000Dubai median AED 58,314

Evidence

Source: Ejari rent contracts
Sample: 670 rent contracts
Period: 12 months to 22 October 2026
How: Median of the registered records, so half were above it.

Typical sizeObserved683sqft, median of sales

Sales, 12 monthsObserved122670 Ejari contracts

Evidence

Source: DLD registered sales
Sample: 122 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 50,000
Service charge (AED 15.00 × 683 sqft)	−AED 10,245
Vacancy and management (5% of rent)	−AED 2,500
Net rent a year	AED 37,255
Median ready price	AED 780,000
Buying costs (DLD 4% + agency 2%)	+AED 46,800
Total cost	AED 826,800
Net yield	4.51%

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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 780,000	AED 195,000
DLD, agency, trustee and bank fees	AED 52,360	AED 63,256
Total cash needed	AED 832,360	AED 258,256

Month by month with a mortgage

Net rent, after service charge and 5% allowance	AED 3,105
Mortgage payment (4.5%, 25 years)	−AED 3,252
Cash flow per month	−AED 147

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

Other unit types in Warsan First Development

Unit	Net yield	Ready price	Rent / yr	Size, sqft
Studios	5.97%	AED 510K	AED 40K	380

Areas ranked near this one for 1-bedroom homes

All 55 areas for 1-bedroom homes

#	Area	Net yield	Gross	Ready price	Rent / yr
35	DAMAC Hills	4.73%	7.00%	AED 1.00M	AED 70K
36	The Greens	4.68%	6.04%	AED 1.49M	AED 90K
37	Hadaeq MBR District 7	4.60%	6.07%	AED 1.35M	AED 82K
38	Dubai Water Canal	4.58%	5.55%	AED 2.77M	AED 154K
40	Wasl 1	4.51%	5.83%	AED 1.80M	AED 105K
41	Dubai Health Care City Phase 2	4.48%	5.92%	AED 1.27M	AED 75K
42	Business Bay	4.44%	5.86%	AED 1.45M	AED 85K
43	Dubai Hills	4.44%	5.88%	AED 1.53M	AED 90K

Questions investors ask

What rental yield do 1-bedroom homes in Warsan First Development earn?

1-bedroom homes in Warsan First Development earn a median gross rental yield of 6.41%: a median rent of AED 50,000 a year against a median ready price of AED 780,000. After service charges, a 5% allowance and buying costs, the estimated net yield is 4.51%.

How much cash do I need to buy a 1-bedroom home in Warsan First Development?

At the median ready price of AED 780,000, a cash buyer needs about AED 832,360 including the 4% DLD fee, agency and trustee fees. With 25% down and a mortgage, the cash needed up front is about AED 258,256.

Can a 1-bedroom home in Warsan First Development qualify for a Golden Visa?

The median ready price is AED 780,000, 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 Warsan First Development compare with other areas for 1-bedroom homes?

Warsan First Development ranks 39 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 (122 for this unit type in the last 12 months) and Ejari rent contracts (670), 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.