Finance · Palm Jumeirah

Getting a Mortgage in Palm Jumeirah

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

Price per sqft

AED 3,800 per sqft

1-bed rent

AED 190,000/yr

Gross yield

5–6%

Short-let occupancy

86%

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 2,964,000 unit in Palm Jumeirah that means a deposit from roughly a fifth of the price plus costs.

Pre-approval first

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

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

Can non-residents get a mortgage for Palm Jumeirah 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.