InvestmentUpdated March 1, 2026· 3 min read
Net Rental Yield
What is Net Rental Yield?
Net rental yield is the annual rental income of a Dubai property after deducting service charges, management fees, insurance, DEWA (if applicable) and average vacancy, divided by the total acquisition cost. It reflects the property's real cash return.
Definition
Net yield is the metric that actually reaches the investor's pocket. Property Monitor recorded 2024 net yields of ~7.9% for studios in JVC, higher than most established Dubai districts.
Key Facts
- 1Formula: (annual rent − annual costs) ÷ total cost × 100.
- 2Better comparison metric than gross yield.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's a good net yield in Dubai?
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Anything above 6% net is considered strong; JVC and Business Bay often exceed 7%.
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References & Further Reading
- Dubai Land Department (DLD) — official transaction & title records.
- Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA) — Ejari, Mollak & rental index.
- Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) — Holiday Home permits.
- Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security (ICP) — visa rules.
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