Dubai Rental Yield Calculator
Work out the gross and net rental yield, annual income and payback period on any Dubai property in seconds. The first step in analysing an off-plan investment.
The market rent you'd charge a tenant
Community/building service fees per year
Management, maintenance, insurance
Your returns
Gross yield
7.2%
Net yield
6.2%
Annual rental income
AED 108,000
Net annual income
AED 93,000
Payback period (net)
16.1 years
Estimates only. Dubai gross yields typically run 6–8%. Actual returns depend on the project, area and tenancy.
How rental yield works
Gross yield is your annual rent divided by the property price. Net yield deducts running costs (service charges, management, maintenance) — it's the number that really matters. In Dubai, gross yields commonly fall between 6% and 8%, among the highest of any global city, helped by the fact that rental income is completely tax-free.
Tips to maximise your yield
- Buy in tenant-dense communities (JVC, Business Bay) for the highest gross yields.
- Check service charges before you buy — they directly cut your net return.
- Off-plan + payment plans let you ride construction-period appreciation on top of rental yield.
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