Areas Guide
Dubai areas — rent, buy & Airbnb yield
Compare every prime Dubai residential community by average rent, buy price per sqft, gross rental yield and lifestyle. Pick the area, browse the listings, enquire in one tap.
| Area | Annual rent | Buy AED/sqft | Gross yield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai Marina | AED 90K – 380K | AED 1,900 – 3,200 | 7–8% | View → |
| Downtown Dubai | AED 110K – 520K | AED 2,400 – 4,500 | 6–7% | View → |
| Palm Jumeirah | AED 180K – 2M | AED 3,200 – 8,500 | 5–7% | View → |
| Business Bay | AED 65K – 320K | AED 1,600 – 2,800 | 7–8% | View → |
| JVC (Jumeirah Village Circle) | AED 45K – 180K | AED 900 – 1,400 | 8–9% | View → |
| JBR (Jumeirah Beach Residence) | AED 110K – 450K | AED 1,800 – 2,900 | 7–8% | View → |
| Dubai Hills Estate | AED 180K – 800K | AED 1,500 – 2,600 | 6–7% | View → |
| MBR City | AED 140K – 950K | AED 1,700 – 3,100 | 6–8% | View → |
| Jumeirah | AED 260K – 1.2M | AED 2,000 – 3,800 | 5–6% | View → |
| DIFC | AED 180K – 550K | AED 2,300 – 3,600 | 6–7% | View → |
| Bluewaters Island | AED 130K – 900K | AED 2,400 – 3,900 | 6–7% | View → |
| Arabian Ranches | AED 180K – 750K | AED 1,300 – 2,000 | 5–6% | View → |
Dubai Marina
Waterfront high-rise living with the strongest short-let performance in Dubai.
Downtown Dubai
Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, Opera District — the tourist and business core.
Palm Jumeirah
Iconic beachfront villas and branded apartments — Dubai's ultra-prime address.
Business Bay
Downtown-adjacent high-rises with strong yields and Damac / Sobha launches.
JVC (Jumeirah Village Circle)
Dubai's highest-yield affordable freehold area — investor entry-point.
JBR (Jumeirah Beach Residence)
Beachfront apartments with 5-min access to sand and boardwalk dining.
Dubai Hills Estate
Master-planned Emaar community with golf course, parks and family villas.
MBR City
Mohammed Bin Rashid City — lagoons, Meydan, and rapidly appreciating villas.
Jumeirah
Beach-side villas in Dubai's oldest premium residential district.
DIFC
Financial-district penthouses and 1-bed apartments — Dubai's Wall Street.
Bluewaters Island
Ain Dubai island living — Meraas-built, waterfront, walkable to JBR.
Arabian Ranches
Established Emaar villa community — schools, golf, family life.