Gross rental yields in United Arab Emirates: Dubai and 4 other cities
The United Arab Emirates' average gross rental yield stands at 4.94% (Q2, 2026). Previously, in Q4 2025, the rental yield was 5.45%.
Cities compared
- Dubai
- Abu Dhabi
- Ras Al Khaimah
- Ajman
- Sharjah
Historical rental yields in the United Arab Emirates
| DUBAI - Apartments | COST ($) | YIELD (p.a.) | |
| TO BUY | MONTHLY RENT | ||
| Downtown | |||
| Studio | $394,800 | $2,040 | 6.20% |
| 1-Bedroom | $641,700 | $3,060 | 5.72% |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,198,100 | $5,220 | 5.23% |
| 3-Bedroom | $2,341,700 | $11,570 | 5.93% |
| 4+Bedroom | $8,168,800 | $37,440 | 5.50% |
| Palm Jumeirah | |||
| Studio | $367,600 | $2,500 | 8.16% |
| 1-Bedroom | $612,700 | $3,750 | 7.34% |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,824,400 | $5,650 | 3.72% |
| 3-Bedroom | $3,458,100 | $8,280 | 2.87% |
| 4+Bedroom | $15,520,800 | $17,020 | 1.32% |
| Dubai Marina | |||
| Studio | $348,500 | $1,700 | 5.85% |
| 1-Bedroom | $490,100 | $2,500 | 6.12% |
| 2-Bedroom | $782,800 | $3,520 | 5.40% |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,266,200 | $5,560 | 5.27% |
| 4+Bedroom | $2,995,200 | $9,750 | 3.91% |
| Business Bay | |||
| Studio | $314,500 | $1,700 | 6.49% |
| 1-Bedroom | $526,300 | $2,280 | 5.20% |
| 2-Bedroom | $762,400 | $3,400 | 5.35% |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,402,300 | $4,770 | 4.08% |
| JLT | |||
| Studio | $239,600 | $1,480 | 7.41% |
| 1-Bedroom | $428,900 | $2,130 | 5.96% |
| 2-Bedroom | $721,600 | $3,400 | 5.65% |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,007,500 | $4,310 | 5.13% |
| JVC | |||
| Studio | $217,800 | $1,150 | 6.34% |
| 1-Bedroom | $297,500 | $1,700 | 6.86% |
| 2-Bedroom | $490,100 | $2,610 | 6.39% |
| 3-Bedroom | $694,400 | $3,400 | 5.88% |
| Arjan | |||
| Studio | $190,600 | $1,210 | 7.62% |
| 1-Bedroom | $326,800 | $1,770 | 6.50% |
| 2-Bedroom | $503,800 | $2,630 | 6.26% |
| Al Furjan | |||
| Studio | $164,800 | $1,130 | 8.23% |
| 1-Bedroom | $314,500 | $1,830 | 6.98% |
| 2-Bedroom | $490,100 | $2,650 | 6.49% |
| Dubai (all locations) | |||
| Studio | $213,900 | $1,390 | 7.80% |
| 1-Bedroom | $437,800 | $2,200 | 6.03% |
| 2-Bedroom | $755,300 | $3,510 | 5.58% |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,552,000 | $5,790 | 4.48% |
| 4+Bedroom | $3,256,700 | $10,200 | 3.76% |
| Dubai avg. Rental Yields | 5.53% | ||
| ABU DHABI - Apartments | COST ($) | YIELD (p.a.) | |
| TO BUY | MONTHLY RENT | ||
| Al Reem Island | |||
| Studio | $277,700 | $1,460 | 6.31% |
| 1-Bedroom | $394,800 | $2,040 | 6.20% |
| 2-Bedroom | $639,900 | $2,930 | 5.49% |
| 3-Bedroom | $871,300 | $3,860 | 5.32% |
| Al Raha Beach | |||
| 1-Bedroom | $476,500 | $2,500 | 6.30% |
| 2-Bedroom | $757,000 | $3,290 | 5.22% |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,017,000 | $4,200 | 4.96% |
| Yas Island | |||
| Studio | $340,400 | $2,000 | 7.05% |
| 1-Bedroom | $490,100 | $2,550 | 6.24% |
| 2-Bedroom | $816,900 | $4,040 | 5.93% |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,089,200 | $4,540 | 5.00% |
| Abu Dhabi (all locations) | |||
| Studio | $314,500 | $1,590 | 6.07% |
| 1-Bedroom | $462,900 | $2,160 | 5.60% |
| 2-Bedroom | $735,200 | $3,180 | 5.19% |
| 3-Bedroom | $925,800 | $3,900 | 5.06% |
| 4+Bedroom | $1,307,000 | $5,670 | 5.42% |
| Abu Dhabi avg. Rental Yields | 5.76% | ||
| RAS AL KHAIMAH - Apartments | COST ($) | YIELD (p.a.) | |
| TO BUY | MONTHLY RENT | ||
| Al Hamra Village | |||
| Studio | $166,100 | $800 | 5.78% |
| 1-Bedroom | $329,500 | $1,090 | 3.97% |
| 2-Bedroom | $585,400 | $1,590 | 3.26% |
| Al Marjan Island | |||
| Studio | $305,000 | $860 | 3.38% |
| 1-Bedroom | $571,800 | $1,360 | 2.85% |
| 2-Bedroom | $985,700 | $1,770 | 2.15% |
| Ras al Khaimah (all locations) | |||
| Studio | $234,200 | $790 | 4.05% |
| 1-Bedroom | $439,800 | $1,270 | 3.47% |
| 2-Bedroom | $751,500 | $1,700 | 2.71% |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,409,800 | $2,500 | 2.13% |
| Ras al Khaimah avg. Rental Yields | 3.09% | ||
| AJMAN - Apartments | COST ($) | YIELD (p.a.) | |
| TO BUY | MONTHLY RENT | ||
| Ajman (all locations) | |||
| Studio | $107,300 | $500 | 5.59% |
| 1-Bedroom | $187,500 | $680 | 4.35% |
| 2-Bedroom | $201,200 | $800 | 4.77% |
| 3-Bedroom | $326,800 | $1,380 | 5.07% |
| Ajman avg. Rental Yields | 4.95% | ||
| SHARJAH - Apartments | COST ($) | YIELD (p.a.) | |
| TO BUY | MONTHLY RENT | ||
| Sharjah (all locations) | |||
| Studio | $129,300 | $680 | 6.31% |
| 1-Bedroom | $201,300 | $880 | 5.25% |
| 2-Bedroom | $282,400 | $1,230 | 5.23% |
| 3-Bedroom | $347,100 | $1,760 | 6.08% |
| Sharjah avg. Rental Yields | 5.72% | ||
| All yields are gross - i.e., before taxes, repair costs, ground rents, estate agents' fees, and any other costs. Net yields (what you'll really earn) are typically around 1.5% to 2% lower. Source: Global Property Guide and Propertyfinder.ae |
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View the full rental yield dataset (2022 - Present)
Research Methodology:
Our rental yield analysis is conducted biannually to ensure up-to-date insights. We assess 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, and 3-bedroom properties across the largest cities in the United Arab Emirates, comparing median rental prices with median purchase prices to determine gross rental yields.
We source data from a leading local property platform, capturing both asking rents and list prices to reflect current market conditions. The gross rental yield is calculated using the following formula:
(Median Monthly Rent × 12) ÷ Median Purchase Price × 100
For example, if the median monthly rent is $500 and the median purchase price is $100,000, the yield is calculated as:
($500 × 12) ÷ $100,000 = 6% Gross Rental Yield
Note: NET yields vary from country to country, but are usually 1.5-2% lower.
