Dubai Rental Yield Calculator: Gross & Net Yield Explained
Rental yield is the single most-quoted metric in Dubai real estate — but the gross figure in listings rarely tells the whole story. Use our calculator to see both your gross and net yield.
≈ AED 96,000 / year
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Gross Rental Yield
6.4%
- Net rental yield
- 5.8%
- Annual rent
- AED 96,000
- Vacancy-adjusted rent
- AED 91,200
- Annual expenses
- AED 4,800
- Annual net income
- AED 86,400
UAE benchmark
Dubai 6–7%, Abu Dhabi ~6.3%, Ras Al Khaimah up to 12–13% in high-demand areas. In line with Dubai's 6–7% average.
Gross vs net yield: what's the difference?
Gross yield is simply annual rent divided by the property price. Net yield deducts your real ownership costs — service charges, maintenance, insurance, and vacancy periods — giving you a far more realistic picture of your return.
What counts as a good yield in Dubai?
- Established central communities typically deliver 5–7% gross yields.
- Emerging and affordable communities can reach 7–9% gross.
- Net yields usually run 1.5–2.5 percentage points below gross once costs are included.
Estimates are for guidance only. Actual returns depend on market conditions, tenancy terms, and property management.
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