Dubai Property ROI Calculator

Free Dubai property ROI calculator. Models gross + net rental yield, service charges, mortgage interest, capital appreciation, and 5-year IRR in AED and USD. DLD-grade default assumptions.

Quick Answer

How do I calculate ROI on a Dubai property?

Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield subtracts service charges (10–15% of rent), agent commission on rental (5%), and any mortgage interest. Total ROI is net yield plus annual capital appreciation. Dubai's 2026 average lands at 4.8% net yield + 4–6% appreciation, giving total ROI of 8.8–10.8% before tax. Use the calculator below to model your specific property.

6.8%
Avg gross yield
4.8%
Avg net yield
4–6%
Avg appreciation YoY
45–65%
5Y total ROI
14–18%
IRR (leveraged 60% LTV)

Live ROI Calculator

Defaults reflect Dubai market medians for a mid-market AED 1.5M apartment, Feb 2026. Edit any field — results update instantly.

Gross yield
7.33%
Rent ÷ Price
Net yield
5.48%
After service + agent fees
Cash-on-cash
6.96%
Year 1 leveraged return
Cash flow / yr
AED 41.7K
USD 11.4K
Future value (5y)
AED 1.91M
USD 521.3K
Total ROI
82.95%
Over 5 years
Approx. IRR
12.84%
Per year, simplified
Equity in
AED 600.0K
USD 163.4K

Educational illustration only. Actual returns depend on financing terms, void periods, area-specific service charges, and market conditions. Currency conversion uses the fixed AED/USD peg of 3.6725.

How the calculator works

Enter your purchase price, expected annual rent, service charges (AED/year), and optional mortgage details. The tool computes gross yield, net yield after operating costs, leveraged cash-on-cash return, and a 5-year forward IRR assuming Dubai's long-run 4.5% appreciation. Results display in both AED and USD (peg = 3.6725). All assumptions are editable.

Realistic 2026 default ranges

Use these as sanity checks. Apartments AED 600K–4M, villas AED 3M–25M+. Annual rent typically 5–9% of purchase price. Service charges AED 12–22/sqft/year for apartments. Mortgage rate 3.99–5.49% (5-year fixed). DLD transfer 4% one-time at purchase. Reservation fee + agent commission another 3% one-time.

Frequently Asked Questions

For income-focused buyers: anything above 6% gross yield. For total-return investors: 9%+ combined (yield + appreciation). The Dubai market median in 2026 is 8.8% total ROI — anything above that puts your investment in the top quartile of comps.

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