Finance · City Walk

Getting a Mortgage in City Walk

Deposit rules, rates and lender criteria for financing a City Walk property as a resident or non-resident.

Price per sqft

AED 3,000 per sqft

1-bed rent

AED 160,000/yr

Gross yield

6–7%

Short-let occupancy

80%

Deposit and rates

Expat residents put down 20% on properties under AED 5M, non-residents typically 40–50%. Fixed rates in 2026 sit in the 3.9–4.9% range for 1–5 year terms. On a AED 2,340,000 unit in City Walk that means a deposit from roughly a fifth of the price plus costs.

Pre-approval first

Get pre-approval before viewing in City Walk. It takes 3–5 days, is valid 60–90 days, and gives you the leverage to close quickly on the units that actually move.

City Walk at a glance

City Walk is a Meraas urban-luxury district of boutiques, dining and low-rise residences. Buying sits at AED 3,000 per sqft — roughly AED 2,340,000 for a standard one-bedroom — while long-term tenants pay about AED 160,000 a year. Hosted as a licensed holiday home, the same unit averages AED 921 a night at 80% occupancy, around AED 268,932 gross. Owners on our managed programme average AED 371,126 — a 38% uplift.

Frequently asked questions

Can non-residents get a mortgage for City Walk property?

Yes — a smaller pool of banks lend to non-residents, usually at 40–50% down and slightly higher rates.

What is the maximum mortgage term?

25 years, up to age 65 for salaried buyers and 70 for self-employed.