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Last Updated: Sep 06, 2008

Big decrease (3%) in Dubai rental yields

Last Updated: Sep. 06, 2008
DUBAI - Apartments COST ($) YIELD (p.a.) PRICE/SQ.M. ($)
TO BUY MONTHLY RENT TO BUY MONTHLY RENT
60 sq. m. 435,420 2,381 6.56% 7,257 39.68
120 sq. m. 857,760 3,935 5.50% 7,148 32.79
180 sq. m. 1,198,440 4,491 4.50% 6,658 24.95
330 sq. m. 2,092,200 n.a. n.a. 6,340 n.a.
Districts researched:
Downtown District : Downtown Burj Dubai
Marina Emirates Living District : Dubai Marina, Emirates Living, Discovery Gardens, Jumeirah Lake Towers
Palm Jumeirah: The Palm, Jumeirah
Source: Global Property Guide Definitions: Data FAQ See also: Update Schedule

Whereas yields in Dubai reached up to 10.2% for small apartments of 50 to 60 square metres (sq. m) the previous year, 2008 Global Property Guide figures show a 3% decrease. Bigger apartments still tend to generate lower yields however, with 4.50% for 180-sq. m. apartments. On the average, Dubai apartments have yields of around 5.52%.

Apartment prices reach up to US$2.1 million for 330-sq. m apartments alone, and average around US$6,850 per sq. m. Smaller apartments have higher per sq. m prices, at US$7,260 for 60 sq. m. Rent prices per sq. m are higher than bigger apartments as well.

 

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