# Apartments for Sale in Dubai 2026 — Median AED 1.23M, 86,946 DLD Sales > Dubai apartment prices from the DLD registry, Jan–Aug 2026: median AED 1.23M (AED 1,717/sq ft) across 86,946 registered sales; studios from AED 450,000. Prices by area and bedroom, off-plan vs ready, remote purchase for foreign buyers. > Canonical (HTML): https://wizipremium.com/dubai-apartments.html > Markdown twin generated from the live page content. Date: 2026-09-05 --- Dubai · UAE Real Estate Advisory # Apartments for sale in Dubai — from AED 450,000 Buy a Dubai apartment with 5–9% rental yield. Full foreign ownership, no income tax, and a remote deal in 2–3 weeks. We match you to the right unit and handle the paperwork. Browse areas Free · no obligation · we reply within 1 hour 5–9% gross yield no tax on rental income 450k AED — studio from 5–9% rental yield 0% tax on rental income 2–3 wks remote deal In short Apartments for sale in Dubai start from about AED 450,000 (≈$122,000) for a studio, with 5–9% gross rental yield and no tax on rental income. Foreigners get full freehold ownership in designated zones and can buy remotely by power of attorney in 2–3 weeks. The most affordable areas are JVC and Business Bay; Dubai Marina and Downtown are prime; Dubai Creek Harbour and Dubai Hills lead on capital growth. Registered reality check: across the 86,946 apartment sales the Dubai Land Department registered in January–August 2026 the median was AED 1,232,198, and nine deals in ten fell between AED 539,000 and AED 4,470,650. The largest single apartment deal of the period was AED 422,000,000. These are prices paid, not asking prices. Sources: Bayut, Property Finder, DLD · data as of August 2026 Where to buy ## Best areas for apartments in Dubai [Dubai Marina From AED 720k · 5.5–7.2% Waterfront, metro, top rental liquidity. View →](https://wizipremium.com/areas/dubai-marina.html) [Downtown Dubai From AED 850k · 5–6% Burj Khalifa district, prime tenants. View →](https://wizipremium.com/areas/downtown-dubai.html) [Business Bay From AED 690k · 5.5–7% Central, strong yield, deep off-plan choice. View →](https://wizipremium.com/areas/business-bay.html) [JVC From AED 500k · 7–9% Lowest entry price & top yield. View →](https://wizipremium.com/jvc-dubai.html) [Dubai Creek Harbour From AED 1.3M · 5–6% New waterfront, capital-growth play. View →](https://wizipremium.com/areas/dubai-creek-harbour.html) [Dubai Hills Estate From AED 940k · ~6% Green, family-friendly, golf views. View →](https://wizipremium.com/areas/dubai-hills-estate.html) Prices & yield ## Apartment prices in Dubai by area The cheapest apartments in Dubai start in [JVC](https://wizipremium.com/jvc-dubai.html) and [Business Bay](https://wizipremium.com/areas/business-bay.html), while [Dubai Marina](https://wizipremium.com/areas/dubai-marina.html) and Downtown command a premium. Here is how entry price and gross rental yield compare across the most-bought areas (data as of June 2026). | Area | Price / sq.ft | 1-bed from | Gross yield | Best for | |---|---|---|---|---| | JVC | ~AED 1,100 | AED 500,000 | 7–9% | Lowest entry, top yield | | Dubai Marina | AED 2,058 | AED 1,600,000 | 5.5–7.2% | Lifestyle, rental liquidity | | Business Bay | AED 2,547 | AED 1,000,000 | 5.5–7% | Central, strong yield | | Dubai Creek Harbour | ~AED 2,100 | AED 1,300,000 | 5–6% | Capital growth, new waterfront | | Downtown Dubai | AED 3,011 | AED 2,200,000 | 5–6% | Prestige, prime tenants | Price per sq.ft and yields as of 2026. Sources: Engel & Völkers, Property Finder, DLD. ### What it costs to buy, on top of the price Budget about 7–8% over the purchase price in one-off fees: the Dubai Land Department transfer fee (4%), agency commission (≈2%), trustee registration and admin (≈AED 5,000–10,000), plus a title-deed fee. There is no annual property tax and no tax on rental income or resale gains — a key reason Dubai apartments out-yield London (≈3%) or New York (≈3–4%). How it works ## Buy from abroad — in 2–3 weeks, remotely 1 Shortlist We match 5–7 units to your budget and goal, with a yield breakdown for each. 2 Reserve Sign the reservation form and pay the booking deposit; we verify the developer and title. 3 Power of attorney You issue a PoA so we sign on your behalf — no need to fly to Dubai. 4 Pay via escrow Funds go to the DLD-regulated escrow account, not to a private party. 5 Register Ownership is registered with the Dubai Land Department and the title deed is issued in your name. 6 Rent it out We can arrange furnishing and a tenant so the unit starts earning right away. Buyer's guide ## Four things to know before you buy ### Golden Visa from AED 2M An apartment with a DLD-assessed value of AED 2 million qualifies you and your family for a 10-year UAE residency (Golden Visa). Since February 2026 the old rule — paying at least 50% or AED 1M upfront — has been removed: only the total value matters, and mortgaged and off-plan units from approved developers also count. [Source ↗](https://www.astraterra.ae/blogs/uae-golden-visa-property-investment-threshold-2026-eligibility-requirements-how-to-qualify) ### Mortgage for non-residents Non-residents can finance a Dubai apartment with most banks: typically up to 50–60% of the value (so a 40–50% down payment), at rates of about 4–6% depending on fixed vs variable. Many buyers under AED 3M skip the mortgage and use a developer payment plan instead. [Source ↗](https://www.sevenxproperties.com/general-blog/comparison-of-mortgage-options-in-dubai-for-non-residents-in-2026) ### Service charges affect net yield Owners pay an annual service charge of roughly AED 12–25 per sq.ft for apartments (building upkeep, security, amenities). On a 700 sq.ft studio that's ~AED 8,400–17,500 a year — always check the RERA Service Charge Index for the exact building before you buy, as it turns a 9% gross yield into a lower net. [Source ↗](https://www.engelvoelkers.com/ae/en/resources/rera-service-charge-index) ### Off-plan payment plans Off-plan drove about 70% of Dubai deals in 2026. Plans usually start with a ~20% down payment, then instalments during construction and on handover (common 60/40 or 80/20 splits); some developers offer 1% per month. It lowers the entry cash but adds construction/handover risk — we vet the developer's track record first. [Source ↗](https://realestateclubdubai.com/blog/buying-guide/dubai-off-plan-payment-plans-explained-a-buyers-guide) Calculator ## Estimate your rental return AED 450k AED 3M Gross estimate based on typical Dubai yields by unit type (studio ~9%, 1-bed ~8%, 2-bed ~7.2%). Net yield is lower after service charges (~AED 12–25/sq.ft). Actual rent varies by building and area. Monthly rent — Annual income — Gross yield — Payback — ### Get apartments that match this A shortlist of 5–7 units at this yield — to your WhatsApp within the hour. Selection ## Dubai apartments with yield estimates Studio 9.2% yield ### Studio, JVC Jumeirah Village Circle · ready AED 590,000 42 m² · 1 bath 1 bed 7.1% yield #### 1 Bed, Dubai Marina Dubai Marina · waterfront AED 1,250,000 72 m² · balcony 2 bed 6.8% yield #### 2 Bed, Business Bay Business Bay · off-plan 2026 AED 1,950,000 110 m² · 2 baths Sample listings for illustration. We'll send a live shortlist for your budget on request. Why Dubai ## One of the world's highest-yield apartment markets In Q1 2026 Dubai recorded AED 252 billion in real-estate transactions — up 31% in value year on year — including AED 176.7 billion in property sales across nearly 48,000 deals. The average price reached AED 1,759 per sq.ft, up 12.5% on the year to January 2026 — the most valuable month in the city's history, and the peak before the spring correction. Apartments here yield 5–9% gross — versus roughly 3% in London or New York — with no tax on rental income or capital gains. Population growth keeps demand deep — even through the 2026 correction — and freehold ownership lets foreigners buy, rent out and resell freely. Off-plan drives about 70% of all deals, so payment plans are widely available. For rental income, look at JVC or Business Bay (7–9% gross). For price growth, Dubai Creek Harbour and Dubai Hills led the market through 2024–2025; since the correction began in February 2026 they are holding better than the mass segment rather than still climbing. We'll tell you which fits your budget and how the net yield actually lands — and most buyers close the whole deal remotely, without flying in. Source: Dubai Land Department, Q1 2026 ([DLD / Zawya ↗](https://www.zawya.com/en/press-release/companies-news/dubai-real-estate-transactions-reach-aed-1387bln-in-q1-2026-as-market-momentum-continues-wdc9el96)). Dubai · skyline +12.5% price/sq.ft YoY to the Jan-26 peak (DLD) FAQ ## Common questions **How much does an apartment in Dubai cost?** Studios start from about AED 450,000; one-bedrooms from ~AED 750,000; two-bedrooms from ~AED 1.1M. The biggest factor is the area — JVC and Business Bay are most affordable, Downtown and Dubai Marina cost more. **Can a foreigner buy an apartment in Dubai?** Yes. In freehold zones foreigners get full ownership. The deal can be done remotely by power of attorney in 2–3 weeks — no residency or visa required to buy. **Which area is best for an apartment?** For yield: JVC and Business Bay (7–9%). For lifestyle & liquidity: Dubai Marina, Downtown. For capital growth: Dubai Creek Harbour, Dubai Hills. We match the area to your goal. **What rental yield do Dubai apartments give?** Typically 5–9% gross per year — among the highest of major global cities — with zero tax on rental income. 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