# Studios for Sale in Dubai 2026 — Highest Rental Yield | WIZI PREMIUM

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# Studios for sale in Dubai

The lowest entry point and the highest yield in Dubai. Studios from ~AED 400–500k earn 8–10% gross — the smart first investment for cash-on-cash returns.

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AED 400k

studios from

8–10%

gross yield

Lowest

entry price

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2–3 week deal

In short

Studios are the cheapest and highest-yielding way into Dubai property: prices start from about AED 400,000–500,000 and gross yields reach 8–10% — the best cash-on-cash return of any unit type ([registry-measured yields by area: DLD sales × Ejari rents](https://wizipremium.com/dubai-rental-yields-dld.html)). The strongest studio markets are JVC, Business Bay, Dubai South and Arjan, where tenant demand from young professionals is deep and consistent.

Sources: Bayut, Property Finder, Engel & Völkers, DLD · 2026

Updated 28 July 2026 · By [WIZI Advisory Team](https://wizipremium.com/about.html) · RERA ORN 60234

The unit type

## Maximum yield, minimum entry

A studio is a single open-plan room with a bathroom and kitchenette, usually 35–50 m² — one space that serves as bedroom, living room and kitchen. It’s the entry rung of the Dubai market, and the most efficient one: because the price is low and rent-per-square-foot is high, studios produce the strongest gross yields, routinely 8–10% in mid-market areas. The tenant is almost always a single professional or a couple, not a family, which is why a studio rents fast but appreciates more slowly than a one-bed.

The specific risk to watch is studio oversupply. Areas that built studios in bulk — JVC and Arjan especially — periodically run a glut of near-identical units, and when twenty of them list at once the one that rents is the cheapest, not the nicest. Pick a building with a distinct layout (a real kitchen wall, a usable balcony) and a managed handover schedule, and you sidestep the price war. If your budget stretches to other unit types under AED 1M, compare the trade-offs on our [cheap apartments under AED 1M](https://wizipremium.com/buy/cheap-apartments-dubai.html) page before you commit.

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## What studios cost in Dubai

| Studio area | From | Gross yield |
|---|---|---|
| Studio — JVC | ~AED 500k | 8–10% |
| Studio — Business Bay | ~AED 750k | 7–8% |
| Studio — Dubai South / Arjan | ~AED 400k | 8–9% |

Indicative 2026 figures. Sources: Property Finder, Engel & Völkers, DLD.

The verdict

## Are studios right for you?

### In favour

- Highest gross yields in Dubai (8–10%)
- Lowest entry price — easiest first investment
- Deep tenant demand from single professionals
- Fast to rent and easy to manage

### Worth knowing

- Service charges take a bigger bite of rent
- Resale is to investors, not families
- Below AED 2M — no Golden Visa on a single studio
- Capital growth lags villas/prime apartments

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## Estimate your return

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AED 400k AED 1.2M

Gross estimate from typical Dubai yields; net is lower after service charges (AED 12–25/sq.ft). Actual rent varies.

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FAQ

## Common questions

**How much is a studio in Dubai?**

From about AED 400,000–500,000 in mid-market areas like JVC, Dubai South and Arjan; from ~AED 750k in Business Bay.

**What yield do studios give?**

The highest of any unit type — typically 8–10% gross — because the entry price is low and rent-per-square-foot is high.

**Are studios a good investment?**

Yes for pure cash flow and a first investment. Buy in a high-demand area and a well-run building; note service charges take a bigger share of a small unit’s rent.

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