Renting · Jumeirah Village Circle

Renting in Jumeirah Village Circle: Tenant Guide

How to find, secure and move into a rental in Jumeirah Village Circle without overpaying.

Price per sqft

AED 1,250 per sqft

1-bed rent

AED 65,000/yr

Gross yield

8–9%

Short-let occupancy

72%

What you'll pay

A one-bed in Jumeirah Village Circle runs about AED 65,000 a year or AED 5,417 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 Jumeirah Village Circle 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.

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

Can I pay rent monthly in Jumeirah Village Circle?

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.