Dubai's affordable areas deliver world-beating rental yields

Dubai’s property market is breaking sales records while rewarding investors with some of the highest rental yields globally.

- Issac John [e-mail]

New data from Property Finder reveals that average yields in 2025 reached 7.4 per cent, with several communities exceeding nine per cent, reflecting strong demand from tenants and a thriving rental ecosystem.

At the top of the list is Dubai Investment Park, offering returns of 9.44 per cent, followed closely by International City at 9.10 per cent. Other high-yield districts include Arjan (7.9 per cent), Discovery Gardens (7.77 per cent), and Jumeirah Village Circle (7.59 per cent) —all of which continue to attract budget-conscious investors seeking steady income.

The report found that communities with property prices below Dh1,500 per square foot consistently achieve yields above 7.5 per cent.

“Dubai’s affordable neighbour-hoods are now driving the city’s rental growth,” Property Finder said. “They offer stable occupancy, reasonable entry prices, and strong rental demand — a combination that appeals to investors looking for reliable cash flow.”