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Studio Apartments Off Plan Investment 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 off plan 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 shortlist live Barsha Heights launches against your budget and hold period, negotiate payment plans, handle Oqood registration, and manage the unit as a holiday home from handover so it earns from week one.
FAQ — studio apartments off plan investment in Barsha Heights
Which off-plan projects are available in Barsha Heights?
We track live launches across Barsha Heights from Emaar, DAMAC, Sobha, Nakheel and Meraas. Entry pricing for a studio apartment starts near AED 624,000 with 60/40 and post-handover plans.
What deposit do I need?
Typically 10–20% to reserve, then instalments through construction and 20–40% post-handover on selected Barsha Heights towers.
What ROI can I expect off-plan in Barsha Heights?
Historic launch-to-handover appreciation in Barsha Heights has run 15–30%, on top of 8–9% rental yield once handed over. Model your own numbers in our off-plan ROI calculator.
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.