Investment · Palm Jumeirah

How to Calculate ROI on a Palm Jumeirah Property

A working method for calculating true return on a Palm Jumeirah purchase, with the numbers filled in.

Price per sqft

AED 3,800 per sqft

1-bed rent

AED 190,000/yr

Gross yield

5–6%

Short-let occupancy

86%

The formula

Net yield = (annual income − service charge − management − insurance − void allowance) ÷ (purchase price + 4% DLD + 2% agency). For Palm Jumeirah that starts from AED 190,000 income against a AED 2,964,000 purchase, or AED 343,093 if hosted short-term.

Add appreciation

Total return is yield plus capital growth. Palm Jumeirah has tracked Dubai's broader appreciation cycle; model a conservative 4–7% a year over a five-year hold and stress-test at zero.

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

What ROI is realistic in Palm Jumeirah?

5–6% gross on long-term rent, higher on managed short-let, plus capital appreciation over the hold.

Is there a tool for this?

Yes — our off-plan ROI calculator models price, payment plan and holding period in seconds.