Dubai real estate calculators for buyers, investors and agents.
Rental Yield & ROI Calculator Dubai
Calculate gross and net rental yield for any Dubai property.
Gross yield and net yield — what this calculator shows
Gross rental yield is the yearly rent divided by the purchase price, as a percentage. It is the quick number people compare, but it ignores the costs of owning the property.
Net rental yield takes the yearly costs off first: the service charge, a property management fee (a percentage of the rent — 5% by default here) and maintenance. The result is your yearly income after those costs, divided by the price. The calculator also shows the monthly net income and how many years of net rent equal the price.
Getting realistic numbers
Use the actual service charge for the building (the owners’ association publishes it per square foot), a rent that matches similar units listed now, and a maintenance allowance for AC servicing, repairs and painting between tenants.
The calculator does not include the one-time buying costs (DLD transfer fee, agency commission, trustee fees), mortgage interest or months when the unit is empty. Use our Upfront Payment Calculator for the buying costs.
Rental Yield Calculator — questions people ask
How is rental yield calculated in Dubai?
Gross yield = yearly rent ÷ purchase price × 100. Net yield = (yearly rent − service charge − management fee − maintenance) ÷ purchase price × 100.
What is the difference between gross and net yield?
Gross yield uses the full rent. Net yield first subtracts the yearly costs of owning the property, so it is lower and closer to what you actually keep.
Does this include DLD fees and mortgage costs?
No. It covers yearly running costs only. One-time buying costs and mortgage interest are not included — use the Upfront Payment Calculator and Mortgage Calculator for those.
Is the result a guaranteed return?
No. It is a calculation based on the numbers you enter. Actual rent, costs and empty months vary from unit to unit.