Area guides
Dubai communities
Average gross rental yields across the 9 areas we cover run at 5.9%, led by Jumeirah Village Circle at 7.8%. Explore each area's lifestyle, prices and homes.
9 areas shown
Iconic island living
Palm Jumeirah
5.1%Yield3,450AED / sq ft285kAvg rentBeachLuxury2 listingsDowntown Dubai
5.8%Yield2,850AED / sq ft160kAvg rentMetro2 listingsWaterfront energy
Dubai Marina
6.4%Yield1,950AED / sq ft135kAvg rentBeachMetroFamily & schoolsHigh yield2 listingsGreen city in the city
Dubai Hills Estate
5.6%Yield2,150AED / sq ft210kAvg rentFamily & schools2 listingsCanal-side investment
Business Bay
6.9%Yield1,850AED / sq ft105kAvg rentMetroHigh yield2 listingsBest value yields
Jumeirah Village Circle
7.8%Yield1,150AED / sq ft72kAvg rentFamily & schoolsHigh yield1 listingDesert-side villa life
Arabian Ranches
5.2%Yield1,550AED / sq ft190kAvg rentFamily & schools1 listingThe next skyline
Dubai Creek Harbour
6.1%Yield1,950AED / sq ft120kAvg rentHigh yield1 listingThe Beverly Hills of Dubai
Emirates Hills
3.9%Yield4,200AED / sq ft1.2MAvg rentFamily & schoolsLuxury1 listing
At a glance
Dubai communities compared
Average sale price per sq ft, annual rent and gross rental yield for each area, ranked by yield.
| Community | Avg. price / sq ft | Avg. annual rent | Gross yield | Our listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jumeirah Village Circle | AED 1,150 | AED 72,000 | 7.8% | 1 |
| Business Bay | AED 1,850 | AED 105,000 | 6.9% | 2 |
| Dubai Marina | AED 1,950 | AED 135,000 | 6.4% | 2 |
| Dubai Creek Harbour | AED 1,950 | AED 120,000 | 6.1% | 1 |
| Downtown Dubai | AED 2,850 | AED 160,000 | 5.8% | 2 |
| Dubai Hills Estate | AED 2,150 | AED 210,000 | 5.6% | 2 |
| Arabian Ranches | AED 1,550 | AED 190,000 | 5.2% | 1 |
| Palm Jumeirah | AED 3,450 | AED 285,000 | 5.1% | 2 |
| Emirates Hills | AED 4,200 | AED 1,200,000 | 3.9% | 1 |
Source: Splendid Homes market estimates (sample figures, to be replaced with Dubai Land Department data before launch) · Last updated