Gross rental yields in United Arab Emirates: Dubai and 4 other cities
The United Arab Emirates' average gross rental yield stands at 5.45% (Q4, 2025). Previously, in Q2 2025, the rental yield was 4.87%.
Cities compared
- Dubai
- Abu Dhabi
- Ras Al Khaimah
- Ajman
- Sharjah
Historical rental yields in the United Arab Emirates
View the full rental yield dataset (2022 - Present)
| DUBAI - Apartments | COST ($) | YIELD (p.a.) | |
| TO BUY | MONTHLY RENT | ||
| Downtown | |||
| Studio | $408,400 | $2,155 | 6.33% |
| 1-Bedroom | $612,700 | $3,570 | 6.99% |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,089,200 | $5,900 | 6.50% |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,878,800 | $8,960 | 5.72% |
| 4+Bedroom | $5,445,900 | $27,230 | 6.00% |
| Palm Jumeirah | |||
| Studio | $408,440 | $3,180 | 9.34% |
| 1-Bedroom | $980,300 | $4,080 | 4.99% |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,633,800 | $5,900 | 4.33% |
| 3-Bedroom | $2,995,200 | $8,850 | 3.55% |
| 4+Bedroom | $13,420,000 | $20,420 | 1.83% |
| Dubai Marina | |||
| Studio | $340,400 | $2,160 | 7.61% |
| 1-Bedroom | $461,500 | $2,650 | 6.89% |
| 2-Bedroom | $734,900 | $3,740 | 6.11% |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,068,800 | $6,010 | 6.75% |
| 4+Bedroom | $2,314,500 | $9,980 | 5.17% |
| Business Bay | |||
| Studio | $313,100 | $1,820 | 6.98% |
| 1-Bedroom | $462,900 | $2,500 | 6.48% |
| 2-Bedroom | $708,000 | $3,740 | 6.34% |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,130,000 | $4,990 | 5.30% |
| JLT | |||
| Studio | $209,700 | $1,520 | 8.70% |
| 1-Bedroom | $389,400 | $2,200 | 6.78% |
| 2-Bedroom | $667,100 | $3,520 | 6.33% |
| 3-Bedroom | $748,800 | $4,085 | 6.55% |
| JVC | |||
| Studio | $187,600 | $1,270 | 8.12% |
| 1-Bedroom | $299,500 | $1,820 | 7.29% |
| 2-Bedroom | $462,600 | $2,780 | 7.21% |
| 3-Bedroom | $626,300 | $3,630 | 6.96% |
| Arjan | |||
| Studio | $186,500 | $1,290 | 8.30% |
| 1-Bedroom | $313,100 | $1,810 | 6.94% |
| 2-Bedroom | $463,000 | $2,520 | 6.53% |
| Al Furjan | |||
| Studio | $156,000 | $1,130 | 8.69% |
| 1-Bedroom | $305,000 | $1,820 | 7.16% |
| 2-Bedroom | $476,500 | $2,720 | 6.85% |
| Dubai (all locations) | |||
| Studio | $190,600 | $1,360 | 8.56% |
| 1-Bedroom | $348,500 | $2,040 | 7.02% |
| 2-Bedroom | $599,000 | $3,520 | 7.05% |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,066,000 | $5,670 | 6.38% |
| 4+Bedroom | $3,051,900 | $10,890 | 4.28% |
| Dubai avg. Rental Yields | 6.66% | ||
| ABU DHABI - Apartments | COST ($) | YIELD (p.a.) | |
| TO BUY | MONTHLY RENT | ||
| Al Reem Island | |||
| Studio | $249,800 | $1,590 | 7.64% |
| 1-Bedroom | $353,400 | $2,170 | 7.37% |
| 2-Bedroom | $571,800 | $2,840 | 5.96% |
| 3-Bedroom | $789,700 | $3,860 | 5.87% |
| Al Raha beach | |||
| 1-Bedroom | $462,900 | $2,500 | 6.48% |
| 2-Bedroom | $680,700 | $3,400 | 5.99% |
| 3-Bedroom | $957,700 | $4,080 | 5.11% |
| Yas Island | |||
| Studio | $313,100 | $1,930 | 7.40% |
| 1-Bedroom | $462,900 | $2,160 | 5.60% |
| 2-Bedroom | $713,400 | $3,060 | 5.15% |
| 3-Bedroom | $898,600 | $3,860 | 5.15% |
| Abu Dhabi (all locations) | |||
| Studio | $266,800 | $1,550 | 6.97% |
| 1-Bedroom | $408,400 | $2,150 | 6.32% |
| 2-Bedroom | $633,100 | $2,950 | 5.59% |
| 3-Bedroom | $871,300 | $3,860 | 5.32% |
| 4+Bedroom | $1,148,000 | $4,420 | 4.62% |
| Abu Dhabi avg. Rental Yields | 5.76% | ||
| RAS AL KHAIMAH - Apartments | COST ($) | YIELD (p.a.) | |
| TO BUY | MONTHLY RENT | ||
| Al Hamra Village | |||
| Studio | $163,400 | $790 | 5.80% |
| 1-Bedroom | $326,800 | $1,090 | 4.00% |
| 2-Bedroom | $510,550 | $1,570 | 3.69% |
| Al Marjan Island | |||
| Studio | $266,800 | $880 | 3.96% |
| 1-Bedroom | $544,600 | $1,360 | 3.00% |
| 2-Bedroom | $912,200 | $1,910 | 2.51% |
| Ras al Khaimah (all locations) | |||
| Studio | $217,300 | $790 | 4.36% |
| 1-Bedroom | $421,500 | $1,340 | 3.81% |
| 2-Bedroom | $678,000 | $1,700 | 3.01% |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,320,600 | $2,160 | 1.96% |
| Ras al Khaimah avg. Rental Yields | 3.29% | ||
| AJMAN - Apartments | COST ($) | YIELD (p.a.) | |
| TO BUY | MONTHLY RENT | ||
| Ajman (all locations) | |||
| Studio | $90,500 | $450 | 5.97% |
| 1-Bedroom | $135,600 | $640 | 5.66% |
| 2-Bedroom | $187,200 | $860 | 5.51% |
| 3-Bedroom | $285,900 | $1,320 | 5.54% |
| Ajman avg. Rental Yields | 5.67% | ||
| SHARJAH - Apartments | COST ($) | YIELD (p.a.) | |
| TO BUY | MONTHLY RENT | ||
| Sharjah (all locations) | |||
| Studio | $122,500 | $680 | 6.66% |
| 1-Bedroom | $192,500 | $860 | 5.36% |
| 2-Bedroom | $272,300 | $1,180 | 5.20% |
| 3-Bedroom | $326,800 | $1,680 | 6.17% |
| Sharjah avg. Rental Yields | 5.85% | ||
| 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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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.
