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 | $7,260 | 3.72% |
| 4+Bedroom | $8,168,800 | $37,440 | 5.50% |
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| Arjan | |||
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| ABU DHABI - Apartments | COST ($) | YIELD (p.a.) | |
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| Al Reem Island | |||
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| Al Raha Beach | |||
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| Yas Island | |||
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| Abu Dhabi (all locations) | |||
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| RAS AL KHAIMAH - Apartments | COST ($) | YIELD (p.a.) | |
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| Al Hamra Village | |||
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| AJMAN - Apartments | COST ($) | YIELD (p.a.) | |
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| SHARJAH - Apartments | COST ($) | YIELD (p.a.) | |
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| Sharjah (all locations) | |||
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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.
