Renting · City Walk

Renting in City Walk: Tenant Guide

How to find, secure and move into a rental in City Walk without overpaying.

Price per sqft

AED 3,000 per sqft

1-bed rent

AED 160,000/yr

Gross yield

6–7%

Short-let occupancy

80%

What you'll pay

A one-bed in City Walk runs about AED 160,000 a year or AED 13,333 a month. Expect a 5% security deposit, 5% agency fee, AED 220 Ejari and a DEWA deposit of AED 2,000–4,000.

Securing the unit

Good City Walk stock moves in days. Have your passport, visa, Emirates ID, salary certificate and cheque book ready before viewing, and be prepared to sign the same week.

City Walk at a glance

City Walk is a Meraas urban-luxury district of boutiques, dining and low-rise residences. Buying sits at AED 3,000 per sqft — roughly AED 2,340,000 for a standard one-bedroom — while long-term tenants pay about AED 160,000 a year. Hosted as a licensed holiday home, the same unit averages AED 921 a night at 80% occupancy, around AED 268,932 gross. Owners on our managed programme average AED 371,126 — a 38% uplift.

Frequently asked questions

Can I pay rent monthly in City Walk?

Some landlords accept 6 or 12 cheques, usually at a small premium. Furnished units are more flexible.

How much deposit is needed?

5% of annual rent for unfurnished, 10% for furnished, refundable at the end of the tenancy.