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Buying townhouses in Aljada: 2026 prices, yields and costs

Sharjah's largest mixed-use master plan and the emirate's main freehold offer to foreign buyers. This page sets out the current asking-price band for townhouses in Aljada, the gross yields investors are underwriting, and every one-off cost you pay on top.

AED 900–1250
Price per sq ft
6.0–7.2%
Gross yield
from AED 1.60M
Entry ticket
1700–2800 sq ft
Typical size
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What a typical townhouse in Aljada costs and returns

Worked on a mid-range unit of 2,250 sq ft at AED 1,075 per sq ft. Figures are indicative market ranges, not an offer on any specific property.

Indicative purchase and income figures for a townhouse in Aljada, 2026
Indicative purchase priceAED 2,418,750
Land-department transfer fee (4%)AED 96,750
Agency commission (2% + VAT)AED 50,794
Trustee & registrationAED 4,000–6,000
All-in one-off costs≈ 6.1% of price
Indicative gross annual rentAED 159,638
Annual service chargeAED 13,500 (AED 4–8/sq ft)
Indicative net yield after service charge6.0%
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 townhouses here

Dubai commuters and Sharjah families priced out of Dubai rents; strong long-lease demand.

Risks to underwrite before you commit

Freehold in Sharjah is granted within designated projects only — always verify the ownership instrument before paying a deposit.

Why this asset type

The middle ground: villa-style living inside a managed community, usually the strongest end-user demand per dirham invested.

Residency and financing at this price level

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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