Century, Business Bay: rental yield, prices & rents
In the 24 months to 5 October 2026, DLD registered 57 sales and 57 rent contracts in Century, Business Bay. A 1-bed apartment sold for a median AED 1.51M and rented for AED 80K a year: a gross yield of 5.3%. The Business Bay median for the same home type is 4.3% (last 12 months).
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Prices and yields by home type
Medians for the 24 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 860K | 2,139 | 5.8% | 9 |
| 1-bed apartment | AED 1.51M | 2,016 | 5.3% | 25 |
| 2-bed apartment | AED 2.02M | 1,764 | 5.7% | 23 |
Rent guide: what tenants pay in Century
The 24 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 50K | AED 4,167 | AED 50K – AED 54K | AED 50K | — | 27 |
| 1-bed apartment | AED 80K | AED 6,667 | AED 75K – AED 88K | AED 80K | — | 23 |
| 2-bed apartment | AED 115K | AED 9,583 | AED 109K – AED 120K | AED 115K | — | 7 |
Price and rent trend
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| Month | AED per sq ft |
|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | 1,884 |
| Dec 2024 | 1,888 |
| Feb 2025 | 1,909 |
| Mar 2025 | 1,903 |
| Apr 2025 | 2,006 |
| May 2025 | 1,754 |
| Aug 2026 | 1,408 |
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Quick answers
What is the rental yield in Century?
The median gross rental yield for a 1-bed apartment in Century, Business Bay is 5.3%, based on DLD records for the 24 months to 5 October 2026.
How much does a 1-bed apartment in Century cost?
The median sale price was AED 1.51M (AED 2,016 per sq ft) in the 24 months to 5 October 2026.