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Dubai Rental Yield Calculator

See gross yield, net yield after service charges, and payback years for any Dubai property. Includes true-cost-basis view (adds DLD + agency) so you know your real return.

Gross rental yield7.50%
Net rental yield5.47%
Net yield incl. buying costs5.17%Adds ~6% DLD + agency to your true cost basis.
Annual net rentAED 109,500
Payback period18.3 years
Effective rent (after occupancy)AED 142,500
Service chargesAED 25,000
Other costsAED 8,000

Dubai gross yields in 2026 typically run 5–8%; JVC and Business Bay lead, Palm and Emirates Hills sit lower. Above 8% net usually flags an outlier, verify service charges before offering.

Frequently asked

  • Gross yields of 6–8% are considered strong in 2026. JVC, Business Bay, and Dubai South typically deliver 7.5%+ gross. Trophy communities like Palm Jumeirah or Emirates Hills often sit at 4–5.5%, investors there play for capital appreciation, not yield.

  • Net yield = (annual rent − service charges − holding costs) ÷ purchase price × 100. Our calculator also shows net yield including buying costs (~6% DLD + agency), which is the number that matters most for a true return picture.

  • Dubai service charges are quoted per sqft per year. Typical ranges: JVC AED 12–16, Downtown AED 16–22, Palm apartments AED 22–30, villas AED 4–8. Always ask for the latest service-charge sheet from the OA before you offer.

  • Holiday-home operators in Marina and Downtown can push effective yields to 9–11%, but occupancy volatility, licensing (DET permit), operator fees (18–25%) and higher wear-and-tear eat into the headline. Long-term leases are steadier for most buyers.

  • There is no personal income tax and no rental income tax for individuals in the UAE. You may still owe tax in your home country, check with a cross-border adviser.

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