Gross rental yields in United Arab Emirates: Dubai and 4 other cities

The United Arab Emirates' average gross rental yield stands at 4.87% (Q2, 2025). Previously, in Q4 2024, the rental yield was 4.92%.

Cities compared
  • Dubai
  • Abu Dhabi
  • Raz Al Khaimah
  • Ajman
  • Sharjah
Historical rental yields in the United Arab Emirates

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  Last Updated: May 14, 2025
Next Update: November 2025
DUBAI - Apartments COST ($) YIELD (p.a.)
TO BUY MONTHLY RENT
Downtown  
Studio $387,964 $2,722 8.42%
1-Bedroom $653,413 $3,176 5.83%
2-Bedroom $1,211,536 $5,218 5.17%
3-Bedroom $2,082,754 $9,075 5.23%
4+Bedroom $6,256,431 $27,225 5.22%
Palm Jumeirah  
Studio $421,996 $3,062 8.71%
1-Bedroom $1,020,958 $4,038 4.75%
2-Bedroom $1,783,273 $5,898 3.97%
3-Bedroom $3,430,419 $9,075 3.17%
4+Bedroom $14,701,797 $15,881 1.30%
Dubai Marina  
Studio $405,660 $1,769 5.23%
1-Bedroom $490,059 $2,495 6.11%
2-Bedroom $803,153 $3,856 5.76%
3-Bedroom $1,225,149 $5,672 5.56%
4+Bedroom $2,586,427 $10,096 4.68%
Business Bay  
Studio $313,093 $1,815 6.96%
1-Bedroom $490,059 $2,563 6.28%
2-Bedroom $742,250 $3,505 5.67%
3-Bedroom $1,265,988 $5,218 4.95%
JLT  
Studio $217,804 $1,475 8.13%
1-Bedroom $430,163 $2,268 6.33%
2-Bedroom $702,691 $3,176 5.42%
3-Bedroom $1,007,345 $4,991 5.95%
JVC  
Studio $190,306 $1,259 7.94%
1-Bedroom $302,475 $1,792 7.11%
2-Bedroom $464,195 $2,722 7.04%
3-Bedroom $604,407 $3,584 7.12%
Arjan  
Studio $182,411 $1,247 8.20%
1-Bedroom $313,093 $1,815 6.96%
2-Bedroom $462,834 $2,722 7.06%
Al Furjan  
Studio $170,976 $1,247 8.75%
1-Bedroom $310,371 $1,815 7.02%
2-Bedroom $476,174 $2,722 6.86%
Dubai (all locations)  
Studio $194,662 $1,339 8.25%
1-Bedroom $353,932 $2,042 6.92%
2-Bedroom $593,516 $3,403 6.88%
3-Bedroom $1,116,247 $5,672 6.10%
4+Bedroom $3,620,998 $10,209 3.38%
Dubai avg. Rental Yields 6.31%
ABU DHABI - Apartments COST ($) YIELD (p.a.)
TO BUY MONTHLY RENT
Al Reem Island  
Studio $231,418 $1,474 7.64%
1-Bedroom $326,436 $2,041 7.50%
2-Bedroom $511,843 $3,176 7.45%
3-Bedroom $707,868 $3,856 6.54%
Saadyiat Island  
1-Bedroom $642,526 $2,722 5.08%
2-Bedroom $1,260,549 $3,856 3.67%
3-Bedroom $2,858,698 $4,991 2.10%
Al Raha beach  
1-Bedroom $367,546 $2,155 7.04%
2-Bedroom $579,907 $3,289 6.81%
3-Bedroom $898,448 $4,197 5.61%
Yas Island  
Studio $268,173 $1,701 7.61%
1-Bedroom $408,385 $2,155 6.33%
2-Bedroom $555,404 $2,835 6.13%
3-Bedroom $735,093 $3,516 5.74%
Abu Dhabi (all locations)  
Studio $258,644 $885 4.11%
1-Bedroom $367,546 $1,883 6.15%
2-Bedroom $598,965 $2,790 5.59%
3-Bedroom $735,093 $3,630 5.93%
4+Bedroom $952,899 $4,129 5.20%
Abu Dhabi avg. Rental Yields 5.39%
RAZ AL KHAIMAH - Apartments COST ($) YIELD (p.a.)
TO BUY MONTHLY RENT
Al Hamra Village  
Studio $168,799 $771 5.48%
1-Bedroom $392,050 $1,134 3.47%
2-Bedroom $677,919 $1,701 3.01%
Al Marjan Island  
Studio $326,708 $907 3.33%
1-Bedroom $646,610 $1,361 2.53%
2-Bedroom $1,020,963 $1,814 2.13%
Raz al Kaimah (all locations)  
Studio $231,418 $794 4.12%
1-Bedroom $483,256 $1,134 2.82%
2-Bedroom $778,655 $1,588 2.45%
3-Bedroom $1,456,575 $1,814 1.49%
Raz al Khaimah avg. Rental Yields 2.72%
AJMAN - Apartments COST ($) YIELD (p.a.)
TO BUY MONTHLY RENT
Ajman (all locations)  
Studio $96,651 $408 5.07%
1-Bedroom $156,683 $635 4.86%
2-Bedroom $212,360 $862 4.87%
3-Bedroom $296,760 $1,270 5.14%
Ajman avg. Rental Yields 4.98%
SHARJAH - Apartments COST ($) YIELD (p.a.)
TO BUY MONTHLY RENT
Sharjah (all locations)  
Studio $125,238 $635 6.08%
1-Bedroom $212,360 $885 5.00%
2-Bedroom $326,708 $1,180 4.33%
3-Bedroom $435,338 $1,588 4.38%
Sharjah avg. Rental Yields 4.95%
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

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.

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