Costs · Arjan

Maintenance Costs for Arjan Landlords

What an owner in Arjan should budget annually for upkeep.

Price per sqft

AED 1,200 per sqft

1-bed rent

AED 62,000/yr

Gross yield

8–9%

Short-let occupancy

68%

Annual budget

Set aside 1–1.5% of property value a year. For a AED 936,000 unit in Arjan 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.

Arjan at a glance

Arjan is an affordable Dubailand pocket next to Miracle Garden with fast-rising rents. Buying sits at AED 1,200 per sqft — roughly AED 936,000 for a standard one-bedroom — while long-term tenants pay about AED 62,000 a year. Hosted as a licensed holiday home, the same unit averages AED 357 a night at 68% occupancy, around AED 88,607 gross. Owners on our managed programme average AED 122,278 — 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.