Renting · Dubai Sports City

Renting in Dubai Sports City: Tenant Guide

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

Price per sqft

AED 1,050 per sqft

1-bed rent

AED 60,000/yr

Gross yield

8–9%

Short-let occupancy

62%

What you'll pay

A one-bed in Dubai Sports City runs about AED 60,000 a year or AED 5,000 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 Dubai Sports City 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.

Dubai Sports City at a glance

Dubai Sports City is stadium-side apartments with budget rents and reliable tenant demand. Buying sits at AED 1,050 per sqft — roughly AED 819,000 for a standard one-bedroom — while long-term tenants pay about AED 60,000 a year. Hosted as a licensed holiday home, the same unit averages AED 345 a night at 62% occupancy, around AED 78,074 gross. Owners on our managed programme average AED 107,741 — a 38% uplift.

Frequently asked questions

Can I pay rent monthly in Dubai Sports City?

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.