Dubai ROI Calculator
Estimate gross yield, net yield and net ROI for a Dubai property using UAE-relevant costs like service charges and DLD fees.
Inputs
Studios from AED 400K, 1BR from AED 700K, 2BR from AED 1M+
Check Bayut or Property Finder for current market rents
Typically AED 5K–15K per year for apartments
Ask the developer or check RERA index for your building
2% of purchase price is standard in Dubai
4% of purchase price — required for all transactions
Net ROI (Net Yield)
6.42%
Good ROI
Solid yield. Confirm service charges and vacancy assumptions with the building management.
Gross Yield
8.00%
Net Yield
6.42%
Net Annual Income
AED 102,000
Total Investment
AED 1,590,000
Payback Period
15.6 years
Annual Expenses
AED 18,000
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How Dubai ROI is calculated
Gross Yield vs Net Yield
Gross yield uses annual rent divided by purchase price only. Net yield subtracts annual expenses (service charges, maintenance) and divides by total investment including transaction costs. Net yield is the realistic investor return number.
What is a good ROI in Dubai?
7%+ net yield is considered strong for yield-led investors. 5–7% is solid. Below 5% is typically appreciation-led (Downtown, Palm). JVC and Dubai South consistently deliver 7–9% gross yields.
Costs investors forget
Service charges vary dramatically — from AED 8/sqft in affordable buildings to AED 70/sqft in premium towers. Always verify with the building before calculating returns. Chiller (district cooling) fees in Marina and JLT can add AED 5K–15K/year to landlord costs.