Investment · Barsha Heights

Resale Value in Barsha Heights

How quickly property resells in Barsha Heights, what buyers pay, and how to exit well.

Price per sqft

AED 1,300 per sqft

1-bed rent

AED 70,000/yr

Gross yield

8–9%

Short-let occupancy

70%

Liquidity

Barsha Heights trades at AED 1,300 per sqft, and well-priced units typically go under offer within four to ten weeks. Sea, skyline or park views, vacant possession and a clean service-charge record are what shorten that window.

Exit costs

Budget 2% agency commission, an NOC fee of AED 500–5,000 to the developer, and mortgage settlement if financed. There is no capital gains tax in the UAE.

Barsha Heights at a glance

Barsha Heights is a central Tecom district popular with corporate tenants and long-stay guests. Buying sits at AED 1,300 per sqft — roughly AED 1,014,000 for a standard one-bedroom — while long-term tenants pay about AED 70,000 a year. Hosted as a licensed holiday home, the same unit averages AED 403 a night at 70% occupancy, around AED 102,967 gross. Owners on our managed programme average AED 142,094 — a 38% uplift.

Frequently asked questions

Is there capital gains tax in Dubai?

No — the UAE does not levy capital gains tax on individual property sales.

How long does it take to sell in Barsha Heights?

Typically four to ten weeks at market price, faster with vacant possession.