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Estimate a property’s rental yield and compare the assumptions before choosing your project.

Start with the calculator, then review the area, developer and delivery schedule. The preset figures are examples to replace with data for the property you are considering.

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Your estimate

Rental yield calculator

Enter the purchase price and expected rent, then adjust vacancy, management and annual costs. All amounts are in United Arab Emirates dirhams (AED).

These figures illustrate how the calculator works. They are neither a market forecast nor a promise of returns.

Understanding the result

Calculator assumptions and limits

An annual scenario in AED

Gross yield compares monthly rent multiplied by twelve with the purchase price. Vacancy and management are each calculated as a percentage of that gross annual rent. The net estimate deducts both amounts, then the annual service charges and maintenance you enter.

Complete the full cost separately

Acquisition and registration fees, financing, taxes, furnishing and initial works are excluded. The calculator does not estimate capital gains or sale proceeds.

Rental income after delivery

For an off-plan purchase, this scenario represents a rental year after delivery and the start of letting. It does not model construction payments, delivery delays or the time needed to find a tenant.

If deductions exceed gross annual rent, the tool displays zero net income and zero net yield. Allow separately for any potential deficit in your budget.

Before you decide

Three points to compare

The property

Price and payment terms

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The area

Use and rental demand

Review access, amenities, tenant profiles and rents for comparable properties before setting your assumption.

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The developer

Project and available information

Review completed developments, project documents and delivery commitments specific to the property you select.

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FAQ

Your questions about rental estimates

What is the difference between gross and net yield?

Gross yield compares annual rent with the purchase price. The net yield shown by this tool accounts for the vacancy, property management, service charges and maintenance you enter. It remains a partial estimate because other costs are excluded.

Which costs should I add to my budget?

Add the applicable acquisition and registration fees, any professional fees, furnishing or works, and financing costs and taxes relevant to your circumstances. Verify these amounts for the property and your plans.

Can I use the calculator for an off-plan purchase?

Yes, to explore a rental scenario after delivery. It does not calculate cash flows during construction or the effect of a delay. Review the payment plan and the period before rental income separately.

Does the result guarantee future income?

No. The result depends on the figures you enter. Rents, property availability, charges and the time required to let may change. Compare several scenarios and verify the data before making a decision.