Yield calculator
See what your property really earns.
The real return changes once service charges, vacancy, furnishing, and operating costs are included.
Yield breakdown
On total investment, after service charges, vacancy and operating costs, buying costs and furnishing.
Where your yield goes
- Gross rental income
- AED 140,000
- Service charges
- −AED 22,000
- Vacancy & operating buffer
- −AED 14,000
- Net annual income
- AED 104,000
- Buying costs, added to your investment
- AED 117,630
- Furnishing, added to your investment
- AED 60,000
- Total investment
- AED 2,027,630
With Yield
See how better design, positioning and rental strategy could affect your return.
+0.62 pts
+AED 12,600 a year
Assumes the same set-up budget.
Illustrative only. Actual performance depends on the property, market conditions and operating strategy.
Most listings in Dubai quote gross yield: rent divided by price. This calculator shows the net yield, after service charges, empty months and set-up costs, so you can see what the property is likely to earn. Change any number and the results update straight away.
FAQ
- What's a good rental yield in Dubai?
- It depends on the area and the type of property. Many apartments advertise 6 to 8% gross, which often works out to around 4 to 6% net once costs come off. Compare properties on net yield, not the headline figure.
- What's the difference between gross and net yield?
- Gross yield is annual rent divided by the purchase price. Net yield takes off the running costs and divides by everything you put in. Here's a worked example.
- What costs should I include?
- At a minimum, service charges, empty months, maintenance and management. Buying fees (DLD 4%, agency 2% and trustee fees) are added for you, and you can add furnishing as a one-off set-up cost. See the full list of buying costs.
- Where do I find the service charge for a building?
- On the Dubai Land Department's Service Charge Index, or ask the seller for the latest invoice.
- Does this work for short-term rental?
- Yes, as a rough check. Use your expected yearly income after the operator's fee, and a higher vacancy buffer. Short-term vs long-term rental explains what to include.