Best Areas in Dubai for Short-Term Rental
Dubai Sports City leads Dubai for short-term rental yield in 2026 with a gross yield of 8.1% on a 1-bedroom and the lowest entry price on this list (AED 1,106/sqft). JVC (7.7%), Dubai Marina (7.2%), Palm Jumeirah (6.2%), JLT (5.9%) complete the top 5. Yield: gross yield = Bayut average annual rent, H1 2026, over the DLD median price. Source: Dubai Land Department via Dubai Pulse, registered sales, Sep 2024 to Aug 2026. NAHY Real Estate (ORN 49326), WhatsApp +971 55 650 7737. The comparison below retains the reference month and named source for every recorded indicator, so price, yield and 12-month change remain distinct where they are available.
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.
#1 Dubai Sports City: gross yield 8.1% on a 1-bedroom, AED 1,106/sqft (DLD, Sep 2024 to Aug 2026).
#2 JVC: gross yield 7.7% on a 1-bedroom, AED 1,364/sqft (DLD, Sep 2024 to Aug 2026).
#3 Dubai Marina: gross yield 7.2% on a 1-bedroom, AED 1,784/sqft (DLD, Sep 2024 to Aug 2026).
#4 Palm Jumeirah: gross yield 6.2% on a 2-bedroom, AED 2,407/sqft (DLD, Sep 2024 to Aug 2026).
#5 JLT: gross yield 5.9% on a 1-bedroom, AED 1,800/sqft (DLD, Sep 2024 to Aug 2026).
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, Palm Jumeirah, JLT
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 |
| 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 |
| JLT | apartment: AED 1,800/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, Palm Jumeirah, JLT
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.
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Market in Dubai Sports City (DLD, Sep 2024 to Aug 2026)
| Sales, 24 months | 5,348 |
|---|---|
| Off-plan share | 36.1% |
| Median AED/sqft, apartments | AED 1,106/sqft |
| Studio median | AED 551,580 |
| 1 bedroom median | AED 750,000 |
| 2 bedroom median | AED 1,250,000 |
| 3 bedroom median | AED 2,083,614 |
Market in JVC (DLD, Sep 2024 to Aug 2026)
| Sales, 24 months | 19,789 |
|---|---|
| Off-plan share | 53.3% |
| Median AED/sqft, apartments | AED 1,364/sqft |
| Studio median | AED 682,260 |
| 1 bedroom median | AED 1,020,000 |
| 2 bedroom median | AED 1,507,150 |
| 3 bedroom median | AED 2,152,606 |
Market in Dubai Marina (DLD, Sep 2024 to Aug 2026)
| Sales, 24 months | 5,882 |
|---|---|
| Off-plan share | 20.7% |
| Median AED/sqft, apartments | AED 1,784/sqft |
| Studio median | AED 1,143,360 |
| 1 bedroom median | AED 1,434,500 |
| 2 bedroom median | AED 2,107,732 |
| 3 bedroom median | AED 3,325,269 |
Market in Palm Jumeirah (DLD, Sep 2024 to Aug 2026)
| Sales, 24 months | 2,644 |
|---|---|
| Off-plan share | 16.3% |
| Median AED/sqft, apartments | AED 2,407/sqft |
| Studio median | AED 1,278,750 |
| 1 bedroom median | AED 2,673,521 |
| 2 bedroom median | AED 4,000,000 |
| 3 bedroom median | AED 6,150,000 |
Market in JLT (DLD, Sep 2024 to Aug 2026)
| Sales, 24 months | 7,033 |
|---|---|
| Off-plan share | 35.4% |
| Median AED/sqft, apartments | AED 1,800/sqft |
| Studio median | AED 879,999 |
| 1 bedroom median | AED 1,600,000 |
| 2 bedroom median | AED 2,431,719 |
| 3 bedroom median | AED 3,443,828 |