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Buying apartments in Palm Jumeirah: 2026 prices, yields and costs

Ultra-prime island market with beach access, branded residences and the deepest luxury resale pool in the UAE. This page sets out the current asking-price band for apartments in Palm Jumeirah, the gross yields investors are underwriting, and every one-off cost you pay on top.

AED 2600–4500
Price per sq ft
4.5–6.0%
Gross yield
from AED 2.60M
Entry ticket
700–2500 sq ft
Typical size
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What a typical apartment in Palm Jumeirah costs and returns

Worked on a mid-range unit of 1,600 sq ft at AED 3,550 per sq ft. Figures are indicative market ranges, not an offer on any specific property.

Indicative purchase and income figures for a apartment in Palm Jumeirah, 2026
Indicative purchase priceAED 5,680,000
Land-department transfer fee (4%)AED 227,200
Agency commission (2% + VAT)AED 119,280
Trustee & registrationAED 4,000–6,000
All-in one-off costs≈ 6.1% of price
Indicative gross annual rentAED 298,200
Annual service chargeAED 44,800 (AED 22–34/sq ft)
Indicative net yield after service charge4.5%
Annual property tax0% — 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.

Who rents apartments here

Wealthy end-users, relocating HNWIs and premium holiday lets. Supply is physically capped.

Risks to underwrite before you commit

Lowest yields of any district and the widest gap between asking and achieved price. Due diligence on beach rights and service charges matters.

Why this asset type

Lowest entry ticket, deepest resale liquidity and the easiest asset to let out remotely, offset by annual service charges billed per square foot.

Residency and financing at this price level

Entry tickets here already sit at or above the AED 2 million level commonly applied for the 10-year Golden Visa, so a single purchase can support a residency application. 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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