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Service Charges in Jumeirah Village Circle

Typical service-charge rates in Jumeirah Village Circle, what they cover, and how they eat into your net yield.

Price per sqft

AED 1,250 per sqft

1-bed rent

AED 65,000/yr

Gross yield

8–9%

Short-let occupancy

72%

What owners pay in Jumeirah Village Circle

Service charges in Jumeirah Village Circle 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 Circle Mall with large podium amenities sit at the top of the range.

Jumeirah Village Circle at a glance

Jumeirah Village Circle is Dubai's best-value freehold community and the top yield play for first-time investors. Buying sits at AED 1,250 per sqft — roughly AED 975,000 for a standard one-bedroom — while long-term tenants pay about AED 65,000 a year. Hosted as a licensed holiday home, the same unit averages AED 374 a night at 72% occupancy, around AED 98,287 gross. Owners on our managed programme average AED 135,636 — a 38% uplift.

Frequently asked questions

Are service charges negotiable in Jumeirah Village Circle?

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.