Dubai Property ROI: How to Estimate Rental Yield (2026 Guide)

If you’re buying in Dubai—whether as an investor or for your family—understanding rental yield helps you compare areas and property types objectively.

What is rental yield?

Rental yield is the annual rent you can earn divided by the property price. It’s usually shown as a percentage.

Gross vs. net yield

• Gross yield: annual rent ÷ purchase price.

• Net yield: annual rent minus costs (service charges, maintenance, vacancy) ÷ purchase price.

Costs to include in Dubai

• DLD transfer fee and registration.

• Service charges (vary by building/community).

• Agent fees and leasing costs.

• Vacancy buffer (even 2–4 weeks matters).

Quick example

If a property costs AED 1,500,000 and rents for AED 110,000/year: gross yield = 110,000 ÷ 1,500,000 = 7.3%. Then subtract annual costs to estimate net yield.

Next step

Want a yield estimate for a specific area and budget? Contact Black Arrow Real Estate and we’ll share recent rent comps and service-charge ranges.