Prime central address around Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall, dominated by branded and serviced stock. This page sets out the current asking-price band for apartments in Downtown Dubai, the gross yields investors are underwriting, and every one-off cost you pay on top.
Worked on a mid-range unit of 1,150 sq ft at AED 2,650 per sq ft. Figures are indicative market ranges, not an offer on any specific property.
| Indicative purchase price | AED 3,047,500 |
|---|---|
| Land-department transfer fee (4%) | AED 121,900 |
| Agency commission (2% + VAT) | AED 63,998 |
| Trustee & registration | AED 4,000–6,000 |
| All-in one-off costs | ≈ 6.1% of price |
| Indicative gross annual rent | AED 175,231 |
| Annual service charge | AED 28,750 (AED 20–30/sq ft) |
| Indicative net yield after service charge | 4.8% |
| Annual property tax | 0% — the UAE levies none |
| Tax on rental income (UAE) | 0% |
Net yield excludes management fees, vacancy and maintenance. Assume 8–12% of gross rent for a managed long-let and more for short lets.
Short-let and executive tenants year-round; the strongest international brand recognition of any Dubai district.
Entry prices are already prime, so returns depend on capital growth rather than cash flow, and service charges are among the highest in the city.
Lowest entry ticket, deepest resale liquidity and the easiest asset to let out remotely, offset by annual service charges billed per square foot.
At AED 1.60M entry, a single unit typically supports the 2-year investor visa (from around AED 750,000). Reaching the AED 2 million Golden Visa threshold usually means combining registered properties. Non-residents can generally borrow 50–60% loan-to-value from UAE banks, residents up to 80% on a first home, subject to income and age criteria.
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