Dubai property market
Price per sqft, net yields and trends by district — the benchmarks you need to invest in the right place, at the right time. Public market data (DLD · REIDIN · RERA), read operationally by our advisors.
Why Dubai outperforms.
A rare combination: yield, zero tax on rents, sustained appreciation and residency at the end of it. Here is what the public data says.
Where value is created.
Each district has its own yield and appreciation profile. Here are the price-per-sqft and yield benchmarks for the areas where we curate our developments — indicative ranges, exact comparables on request.
| District | Profile | Price (AED/sqft) | Gross yield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai Marina | Waterfront, most liquid | 1 800 – 2 100 | 6,5 – 7,5 % | View area → |
| Downtown Dubai | Prime, brand premium | 2 400 – 3 000 | 5,0 – 6,5 % | View area → |
| Palm Jumeirah | Ultra-premium, scarcity | 2 800 – 3 600 | 5,5 – 7,0 % | View area → |
| Business Bay | Central, accessible ticket | 1 700 – 2 100 | 6,5 – 8,0 % | View area → |
| Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) | Family, high yield | 1 050 – 1 350 | 7,5 – 9,0 % | View area → |
| Dubai Hills Estate | Premium family, golf | 1 800 – 2 300 | 6,0 – 7,0 % | View area → |
Indicative 2024-25 ranges (public DLD / REIDIN sources). The exact comparables of a development are provided by your advisor.
* Estimates based on 2024-25 market yields. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results.
How to read the Dubai market.
A good investment is more than price per sqft. In Dubai, three levers combine: rental yield (annual rent / price), capital appreciation (the rise in resale or off-plan handover value), and tax — nil on both rents and capital gains. Our read cross-references DLD registered transactions, RERA reference rents and per-district supply dynamics to tell a mature, liquid area apart from a growth bet still taking shape.
Public data, read by operators.
Our benchmarks draw on cross-checked official and market sources: the Dubai Land Department (DLD) for registered transactions, RERA for reference rents, and REIDIN for price indices. The figures shown here are indicative ranges, updated regularly — they give the order of magnitude of an area, not the exact price of a property. For a specific development, your advisor produces the comparables transaction by transaction.
The Dubai market, made clear.
Is the Dubai market still strong in 2026?
Yes. DLD registered transaction volumes remain at record levels, driven by sustained foreign demand, the absence of taxation and a continuous inflow of residents. Growth is no longer uniform: mature districts rise steadily while emerging areas (new waterfront, RAK) offer the strongest appreciation potential.
What net rental yield can you target in Dubai?
Depending on the area and layout, average yields sit around 6 to 9% gross — well above major European cities. Affordable family districts (JVC, JLT, Business Bay) offer the highest yields; prime addresses (Downtown, Palm) favour appreciation and resale liquidity.
Do you pay tax on rental income in Dubai?
No. There is no tax on rental income and no capital gains tax on resale for individuals. Rental income is received net. A 5% municipal fee applies to residential rentals, generally passed on to the tenant.