Costs · Jumeirah Beach Residence

Maintenance Costs for Jumeirah Beach Residence Landlords

What an owner in Jumeirah Beach Residence should budget annually for upkeep.

Price per sqft

AED 2,600 per sqft

1-bed rent

AED 130,000/yr

Gross yield

7–8%

Short-let occupancy

85%

Annual budget

Set aside 1–1.5% of property value a year. For a AED 2,028,000 unit in Jumeirah Beach Residence 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.

Jumeirah Beach Residence at a glance

Jumeirah Beach Residence is beachfront apartments on The Walk with year-round holiday-home demand. Buying sits at AED 2,600 per sqft — roughly AED 2,028,000 for a standard one-bedroom — while long-term tenants pay about AED 130,000 a year. Hosted as a licensed holiday home, the same unit averages AED 748 a night at 85% occupancy, around AED 232,067 gross. Owners on our managed programme average AED 320,252 — 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.