Costs · Al Furjan

Maintenance Costs for Al Furjan Landlords

What an owner in Al Furjan should budget annually for upkeep.

Price per sqft

AED 1,400 per sqft

1-bed rent

AED 78,000/yr

Gross yield

7–8%

Short-let occupancy

69%

Annual budget

Set aside 1–1.5% of property value a year. For a AED 1,092,000 unit in Al Furjan that is a realistic reserve for AC servicing, plumbing, white goods replacement and repainting between tenancies.

Short-let adds

Hosted units need deeper cleaning cycles, linen replacement roughly every 12–18 months and faster wear on soft furnishings — budget an extra 3–5% of revenue.

Al Furjan at a glance

Al Furjan is a metro-connected Nakheel community between Marina and Expo City. Buying sits at AED 1,400 per sqft — roughly AED 1,092,000 for a standard one-bedroom — while long-term tenants pay about AED 78,000 a year. Hosted as a licensed holiday home, the same unit averages AED 449 a night at 69% occupancy, around AED 113,081 gross. Owners on our managed programme average AED 156,051 — a 38% uplift.

Frequently asked questions

Who pays for maintenance in Dubai?

The landlord covers major maintenance; tenants cover minor repairs under AED 500 unless the contract says otherwise.

Is AC servicing included in service charges?

Chiller infrastructure is; in-unit AC servicing is the owner's responsibility.