Dubai South (DWC) rental yield, property prices & rents
In the 12 months to 5 October 2026, Dubai Land Department registered 15,894 comparable sales and 8,616 rent contracts in Dubai South (DWC). The most traded home, a 1-bed apartment, had a median price of AED 1.17M (AED 1,585 per sq ft) and a median rent of AED 58K a year: a gross rental yield of 4.9%. The median sale price per sq ft is +3.3% on the previous 12 months.
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Prices and yields by home type
Medians for the 12 months to 5 October 2026. Gross yield = median annual rent ÷ median sale price.
| Home type | Median price | AED / sq ft | Gross yield | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio apartment | AED 648K | 1,748 | 6.2% | 6,643 |
| 1-bed apartment | AED 1.17M | 1,585 | 4.9% | 4,897 |
| 2-bed apartment | AED 1.79M | 1,518 | 4.7% | 2,783 |
| 3-bed apartment | AED 2.45M | 1,518 | 4.8% | 409 |
| 4-bed apartment | AED 8.76M | 2,118 | — | 6 |
| 2-bed villa / townhouse | AED 2.46M | 1,737 | 5.1% | 8 |
| 3-bed villa / townhouse | AED 2.93M | 1,550 | 3.8% | 309 |
| 4-bed villa / townhouse | AED 4.42M | 1,257 | 3.6% | 510 |
| 5-bed villa / townhouse | AED 5.82M | 1,359 | 4.3% | 319 |
| 6-bed villa / townhouse | AED 4.58M | 1,251 | — | 3 |
| 7-bed villa / townhouse | AED 22.00M | 2,032 | — | 7 |
Rent guide: what tenants pay in Dubai South (DWC)
The 12 months to 5 October 2026. Typical = median. “Most pay” is the middle half of contracts. New lease is what a new tenant agreed; renewal is an existing tenant renewing, often lower because renewal increases are limited by the RERA rental index.
| Home type | Typical rent / year | Per month | Most pay | New lease | Renewal | Contracts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio apartment | AED 40K | AED 3,333 | AED 38K – AED 45K | AED 42K | AED 40K | 1,435 |
| 1-bed apartment | AED 58K | AED 4,792 | AED 50K – AED 66K | AED 58K | AED 58K | 2,507 |
| 2-bed apartment | AED 85K | AED 7,083 | AED 75K – AED 94K | AED 85K | AED 85K | 2,228 |
| 3-bed apartment | AED 118K | AED 9,837 | AED 100K – AED 135K | AED 120K | AED 116K | 464 |
| 2-bed villa / townhouse | AED 125K | AED 10K | AED 120K – AED 130K | AED 126K | AED 125K | 81 |
| 3-bed villa / townhouse | AED 110K | AED 9,167 | AED 100K – AED 122K | AED 110K | AED 108K | 1,159 |
| 4-bed villa / townhouse | AED 160K | AED 13K | AED 140K – AED 190K | AED 175K | AED 145K | 700 |
| 5-bed villa / townhouse | AED 250K | AED 21K | AED 235K – AED 264K | AED 250K | AED 250K | 40 |
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Price and rent trend
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| Month | AED per sq ft |
|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | 1,533 |
| Nov 2024 | 1,490 |
| Dec 2024 | 1,625 |
| Jan 2025 | 1,956 |
| Feb 2025 | 1,490 |
| Mar 2025 | 1,863 |
| Apr 2025 | 1,584 |
| May 2025 | 1,593 |
| Jun 2025 | 1,808 |
| Jul 2025 | 1,687 |
| Aug 2025 | 1,407 |
| Sep 2025 | 1,391 |
| Oct 2025 | 1,378 |
| Nov 2025 | 1,464 |
| Dec 2025 | 1,554 |
| Jan 2026 | 1,475 |
| Feb 2026 | 1,500 |
| Mar 2026 | 1,547 |
| Apr 2026 | 1,631 |
| May 2026 | 1,684 |
| Jun 2026 | 1,697 |
| Jul 2026 | 1,699 |
| Aug 2026 | 1,720 |
| Sep 2026 | 1,659 |
| Oct 2026 | 1,424 |
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| Month | AED per sq ft / year |
|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | 69 |
| Nov 2024 | 70 |
| Dec 2024 | 68 |
| Jan 2025 | 72 |
| Feb 2025 | 73 |
| Mar 2025 | 69 |
| Apr 2025 | 70 |
| May 2025 | 72 |
| Jun 2025 | 68 |
| Jul 2025 | 72 |
| Aug 2025 | 78 |
| Sep 2025 | 69 |
| Oct 2025 | 74 |
| Nov 2025 | 75 |
| Dec 2025 | 74 |
| Jan 2026 | 76 |
| Feb 2026 | 79 |
| Mar 2026 | 78 |
| Apr 2026 | 73 |
| May 2026 | 76 |
| Jun 2026 | 70 |
| Jul 2026 | 74 |
| Aug 2026 | 79 |
| Sep 2026 | 71 |
| Oct 2026 | 77 |
Buildings in Dubai South (DWC) by gross yield
Last 24 months; buildings with at least 10 sales and 10 rentals. Yield shown for each building's most traded home type.
| Building | Home type | Median price | Median rent | Gross yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kappa Acca 3 | Studio apartment | AED 465K | AED 38K | 8.2% |
| TENORA | 1-bed apartment | AED 700K | AED 57K | 8.1% |
| MAJESTIQUE RESIDENCE 2 | Studio apartment | AED 558K | AED 45K | 8.1% |
| CELESTIA | Studio apartment | AED 500K | AED 40K | 8.0% |
| MAG 5 BOULEVARD | 1-bed apartment | AED 630K | AED 49K | 7.8% |
| The Pulse Residence Plaza | 1-bed apartment | AED 700K | AED 53K | 7.6% |
| The Pulse Boulevard Apartments | 1-bed apartment | AED 768K | AED 58K | 7.6% |
| MAJESTIQUE RESIDENCE 1 | 2-bed apartment | AED 1.07M | AED 80K | 7.5% |
| The Pulse Residence | 1-bed apartment | AED 686K | AED 51K | 7.4% |
| The Pulse Boulevard Apartments-C1 | 1-bed apartment | AED 740K | AED 55K | 7.4% |
| The Pulse Residence Park | 1-bed apartment | AED 700K | AED 52K | 7.4% |
| The Pulse Residence Icon | 2-bed apartment | AED 1.10M | AED 80K | 7.3% |
| Cresswell Residences | 2-bed apartment | AED 1.45M | AED 100K | 6.9% |
| Manam Prime | 2-bed apartment | AED 1.30M | AED 85K | 6.5% |
| The Pulse Boulevard Apartments - C3 | 2-bed apartment | AED 1.20M | AED 77K | 6.4% |
| Golf Views | 2-bed apartment | AED 1.32M | AED 75K | 5.7% |
| URBANA II | 2-bed apartment | AED 1.44M | AED 80K | 5.6% |
| URBANA III | 2-bed apartment | AED 1.51M | AED 80K | 5.3% |
| The Pulse Villas | 2-bed villa / townhouse | AED 2.41M | AED 125K | 5.2% |
| URBANA | 2-bed apartment | AED 1.57M | AED 80K | 5.1% |
| Greenview | 3-bed villa / townhouse | AED 2.32M | AED 115K | 5.0% |
| Greenview 3 | 3-bed villa / townhouse | AED 2.48M | AED 120K | 4.8% |
| The Pulse- Beachfront | 3-bed villa / townhouse | AED 3.40M | AED 160K | 4.7% |
| Parkside 2 | 3-bed villa / townhouse | AED 2.15M | AED 100K | 4.7% |
| Greenview 2 | 3-bed villa / townhouse | AED 2.38M | AED 110K | 4.6% |
| Parkside 3 | 3-bed villa / townhouse | AED 2.18M | AED 100K | 4.6% |
| The Pulse Beachfront 2 | 4-bed villa / townhouse | AED 4.30M | AED 195K | 4.5% |
| The Pulse Beachfront 3 | 4-bed villa / townhouse | AED 4.20M | AED 190K | 4.5% |
| Parkside | 3-bed villa / townhouse | AED 2.20M | AED 98K | 4.5% |
Other Dubai areas
JVC (Jumeirah Village Circle), Al Furjan & Discovery Gardens, International City, Business Bay, Dubai Marina & JBR, Dubailand Residence Complex (DLRC), Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO), Arjan, Al Nahda 2, Meydan & Sobha Hartland (MBR City), Al Barsha 1, Dubai Sports City, Al Karama, Mirdif, JLT (Jumeirah Lake Towers), Downtown Dubai, Majan & Living Legends, Muhaisnah 4, Al Murqabat, Al Jaddaf, Al Nahda 1, International City Phase 2 & 3, Al Qusais, Mankhool · all areas
Quick answers
What is the rental yield in Dubai South (DWC)?
Based on DLD records for the 12 months to 5 October 2026, the median gross rental yield for a 1-bed apartment in Dubai South (DWC) is 4.9%. The highest is 6.2% for studio apartments.
What is the price per sq ft in Dubai South (DWC)?
The median sale price of a 1-bed apartment in Dubai South (DWC) was AED 1,585 per sq ft in the 12 months to 5 October 2026.
How much is rent in Dubai South (DWC)?
The median annual rent for a 1-bed apartment in Dubai South (DWC) was AED 58K in the 12 months to 5 October 2026; new tenants paid a median AED 58K and renewals AED 58K.