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Service Charges in Arabian Ranches

Typical service-charge rates in Arabian Ranches, what they cover, and how they eat into your net yield.

Price per sqft

AED 1,900 per sqft

1-bed rent

AED 200,000/yr

Gross yield

5–6%

Short-let occupancy

62%

What owners pay in Arabian Ranches

Service charges in Arabian Ranches generally run AED 12–22 per sqft a year depending on the tower and its amenities. On a 1,000 sqft unit that is AED 12,000–22,000 annually, paid to the owners' association and set by the RERA service-charge index.

What it covers

Chiller infrastructure, common-area cleaning, security, lifts, pool and gym, insurance and the reserve fund. Buildings near Ranches Souk with large podium amenities sit at the top of the range.

Arabian Ranches at a glance

Arabian Ranches is an established villa community for families seeking space and schools. Buying sits at AED 1,900 per sqft — roughly AED 1,482,000 for a standard one-bedroom — while long-term tenants pay about AED 200,000 a year. Hosted as a licensed holiday home, the same unit averages AED 1,151 a night at 62% occupancy, around AED 260,471 gross. Owners on our managed programme average AED 359,450 — a 38% uplift.

Frequently asked questions

Are service charges negotiable in Arabian Ranches?

No — they are set annually by the owners' association and approved by RERA, but you can compare towers before you buy.

Who pays service charges, landlord or tenant?

The owner pays. Tenants pay DEWA, chiller consumption and internet unless the contract says otherwise.