Best Areas for Rental Yield in Dubai
Among the NAHY area guides, the highest gross rental yield is 8.1% on a 1-bedroom in Dubai Sports City (AED 1,106/sqft, DLD median, Sep 2024 to Aug 2026). This ranking covers 11 areas whose guide publishes the yield, from 5.3% to 5.4% (Dubai South) to 8.1% (Dubai Sports City). NAHY Real Estate (ORN 49326), WhatsApp +971 55 650 7737.
The ranking keeps the listed areas and market evidence from the published guide. It is a comparison of recorded indicators, not a forecast; brand and area names remain as published.
This ranking covers 11 areas whose NAHY guide publishes a gross yield, sorted by that yield. Method: gross yield = Bayut average annual rent, H1 2026, over the DLD median price. Price per sqft: DLD median, Sep 2024 to Aug 2026.
Only areas with a dedicated NAHY guide that prints the yield are included.
Rental Yield Ranking (highest first). Source: Dubai Land Department via Dubai Pulse, registered sales, Sep 2024 to Aug 2026.
#1 Dubai Sports City: gross yield 8.1% on a 1-bedroom, price/sqft AED 1,106. Affordable entry prices and a steady tenant base of sports professionals, coaches and families.
#2 JVC (Jumeirah Village Circle): gross yield 7.7% on a 1-bedroom, price/sqft AED 1,364. Affordable entry prices and strong demand from young professionals and families.
#3 Dubai Marina: gross yield 7.2% on a 1-bedroom, price/sqft AED 1,784. Waterfront promenade, beach access and steady demand from expats and visitors.
#4 Downtown Dubai: gross yield 6.7% on a 1-bedroom, price/sqft AED 2,559. Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall address with steady demand from professionals and visitors.
#5 JBR (Jumeirah Beach Residence): gross yield 6.5% on a 1-bedroom, price/sqft AED 1,581. Beachfront towers with year-round demand from residents and visitors.
#6 Dubai Hills Estate: gross yield 6.2% to 6.5% on a 1-bedroom, price/sqft AED 2,293. Master-planned community with schools, a mall and a golf course.
#7 Palm Jumeirah: gross yield 6.2% on a 2-bedroom, price/sqft AED 2,407. Island address with private beach access; the figure refers to a 2-bedroom.
#8 Creek Harbour: gross yield 6.1% on a 1-bedroom, price/sqft AED 2,384. Waterfront community on Dubai Creek with direct access to Downtown.
#9 Business Bay: gross yield 6.0% on a 1-bedroom, price/sqft AED 2,320. Canal views and a short drive to Downtown and DIFC.
#10 JLT (Jumeirah Lake Towers): gross yield 5.9% on a 1-bedroom, price/sqft AED 1,800. Lake views, metro access and a mix of residents and offices in the DMCC free zone.
#11 Dubai South: gross yield 5.3% to 5.4% on a 1-bedroom, price/sqft AED 1,636. Next to Al Maktoum International Airport and Expo City Dubai.
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Which source supports this ranking?
Dubai Land Department (DLD), via Dubai Pulse · Sep 2024 to Aug 2026 (24-month average, all registered sales).
Which areas are compared on this page?
Dubai Sports City, JVC, Dubai Marina, Downtown Dubai, JBR, Dubai Hills Estate, Palm Jumeirah, Creek Harbour, Business Bay, JLT, Dubai South
How should the table be used?
Use the recorded indicators as a comparison point. The table shows a metric only where that field is present for the relevant area; it does not estimate a missing figure.
Updated August 2026
The ranking keeps the listed areas and market evidence from the published guide. It is a comparison of recorded indicators, not a forecast; brand and area names remain as published.
Average of DLD-registered sales (24 months)
| Area | DLD average per sqft | Averaging period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai Sports City | apartment: AED 1,106/sqft | Sep 2024 to Aug 2026 (24-month average, all registered sales) | Dubai Land Department (DLD), via Dubai Pulse |
| JVC | apartment: AED 1,364/sqft | Sep 2024 to Aug 2026 (24-month average, all registered sales) | Dubai Land Department (DLD), via Dubai Pulse |
| Dubai Marina | apartment: AED 1,784/sqft | Sep 2024 to Aug 2026 (24-month average, all registered sales) | Dubai Land Department (DLD), via Dubai Pulse |
| Downtown Dubai | apartment: AED 2,559/sqft | Sep 2024 to Aug 2026 (24-month average, all registered sales) | Dubai Land Department (DLD), via Dubai Pulse |
| JBR | apartment: AED 1,581/sqft | Sep 2024 to Aug 2026 (24-month average, all registered sales) | Dubai Land Department (DLD), via Dubai Pulse |
| Dubai Hills Estate | apartment: AED 2,293/sqft | Sep 2024 to Aug 2026 (24-month average, all registered sales) | Dubai Land Department (DLD), via Dubai Pulse |
| Palm Jumeirah | apartment: AED 2,407/sqft | Sep 2024 to Aug 2026 (24-month average, all registered sales) | Dubai Land Department (DLD), via Dubai Pulse |
| Creek Harbour | apartment: AED 2,384/sqft | Sep 2024 to Aug 2026 (24-month average, all registered sales) | Dubai Land Department (DLD), via Dubai Pulse |
| Business Bay | apartment: AED 2,320/sqft | Sep 2024 to Aug 2026 (24-month average, all registered sales) | Dubai Land Department (DLD), via Dubai Pulse |
| JLT | apartment: AED 1,800/sqft | Sep 2024 to Aug 2026 (24-month average, all registered sales) | Dubai Land Department (DLD), via Dubai Pulse |
| Dubai South | apartment: AED 1,636/sqft | Sep 2024 to Aug 2026 (24-month average, all registered sales) | Dubai Land Department (DLD), via Dubai Pulse |
Frequently asked questions
Which source supports this ranking?
Dubai Land Department (DLD), via Dubai Pulse · Sep 2024 to Aug 2026 (24-month average, all registered sales).
Which areas are compared on this page?
Dubai Sports City, JVC, Dubai Marina, Downtown Dubai, JBR, Dubai Hills Estate, Palm Jumeirah, Creek Harbour, Business Bay, JLT, Dubai South
How should the table be used?
Use the recorded indicators as a comparison point. The table shows a metric only where that field is present for the relevant area; it does not estimate a missing figure.