Costs · Palm Jumeirah

Maintenance Costs for Palm Jumeirah Landlords

What an owner in Palm Jumeirah should budget annually for upkeep.

Price per sqft

AED 3,800 per sqft

1-bed rent

AED 190,000/yr

Gross yield

5–6%

Short-let occupancy

86%

Annual budget

Set aside 1–1.5% of property value a year. For a AED 2,964,000 unit in Palm Jumeirah 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.

Palm Jumeirah at a glance

Palm Jumeirah is Dubai's ultra-prime beachfront address of branded residences and signature villas. Buying sits at AED 3,800 per sqft — roughly AED 2,964,000 for a standard one-bedroom — while long-term tenants pay about AED 190,000 a year. Hosted as a licensed holiday home, the same unit averages AED 1,093 a night at 86% occupancy, around AED 343,093 gross. Owners on our managed programme average AED 473,468 — 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.