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Studio Apartments for Sale in Barsha Heights
Barsha Heights is a central Tecom district popular with corporate tenants and long-stay guests. Here's exactly what a studio apartment costs to buy here in 2026, what it earns, and how Alayan Homes handles it end to end.
Entry price
AED 624,000
Price per sqft
AED 1,300/sqft
Typical size
480 sqft
Gross yield
8–9%
Studio Apartments in Barsha Heights: the 2026 picture
A typical studio apartment in Barsha Heights runs about 480 sqft and trades near AED 1,300/sqft, putting purchase prices around AED 624,000. Long-term tenants pay roughly AED 43,400 a year, while the same unit operated as a licensed holiday home averages AED 242 a night at 70% occupancy — about AED 61,831 gross before costs. Owners on our managed programme average AED 85,327, a 38% uplift driven by dynamic pricing, multi-channel distribution and 4.9★ guest reviews.
Why investors pick Barsha Heights
- ✓ Minutes from Dubai Internet City Metro
- ✓ Minutes from Sheikh Zayed Road
- ✓ Minutes from Al Barsha Mall
- ✓ 8–9% gross rental yield
- ✓ 100% freehold, Golden Visa eligible
How Alayan Homes helps
We source on and off-market studio apartments in Barsha Heights, run the yield maths with you, handle DLD transfer and mortgage introductions, then take over letting or hosting once you own it.
FAQ — studio apartments for sale in Barsha Heights
How much does a studio apartment cost in Barsha Heights?
Around AED 624,000 for a 480 sqft unit, based on a Barsha Heights average of AED 1,300/sqft in 2026.
What rental yield can I expect?
Barsha Heights delivers 8–9% gross on long-term rent, and materially more when the studio apartment is operated as a licensed holiday home.
What fees apply when buying in Barsha Heights?
Budget 4% DLD transfer fee, roughly AED 4,200 in trustee fees, 2% agency commission and a mortgage registration fee of 0.25% if financed.
Does Alayan Homes charge upfront fees in Barsha Heights?
No. We work on a performance model for hosting and a standard brokerage fee on sales — you only pay once your studio apartment is earning or a deal completes.
Can foreigners own a studio apartment in Barsha Heights?
Yes. Barsha Heights sits in a designated freehold zone, so any nationality can buy 100% ownership, and purchases above AED 2M qualify for the 10-year Golden Visa.