Renting · Palm Jumeirah

Renting in Palm Jumeirah: Tenant Guide

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

Price per sqft

AED 3,800 per sqft

1-bed rent

AED 190,000/yr

Gross yield

5–6%

Short-let occupancy

86%

What you'll pay

A one-bed in Palm Jumeirah runs about AED 190,000 a year or AED 15,833 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 Palm Jumeirah 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.

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

Can I pay rent monthly in Palm Jumeirah?

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.