Expense breakdown
- Service chargesAED 12,000
- Property managementAED 4,125
- VacancyAED 7,500
- Insurance + maintenanceAED 8,000
Frequently asked questions
Gross yields in Dubai typically range 4-9% depending on area and property type. Studios and 1-bedrooms in mid-tier areas (Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai Silicon Oasis, International City) often hit 7-9% gross. Prime areas (Downtown, Palm, Marina) usually 4-6%. Net yield is typically 2-3 percentage points lower after service charges and vacancy.
Gross yield ignores costs — service charges, agent fees, vacancy, maintenance, insurance. Net yield subtracts these. The gap can be 30-40% in Dubai because service charges alone often consume 15-20% of rent.
Yes — for a true yield calculation, use your all-in acquisition cost: purchase price + 4% DLD + 2% agent + AED 4,000 trustee. That's what your money is actually tied up in.
Short-term rentals (DTCM-licensed holiday homes) can earn 30-50% more gross than annual lets in tourist areas, but with higher costs: cleaning, utilities, management (often 20-25%), and 30-40% vacancy. Use the gross yield from your projected annual revenue and adjust the management/vacancy fields accordingly.
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