Top yielding cities (gross, apartments)
- Dubai JVC, Discovery Gardens: 8–9%
- Manama Juffair, Seef: 7–9%
- Dubai Marina, JLT: 6–8%
- Doha The Pearl, Lusail: 5–7%
- Riyadh Olaya, Al Malqa: 5–7%
- Abu Dhabi Al Reem, Saadiyat: 5–7%
- Muscat Al Mouj, Madinat Al Sultan Qaboos: 5–7%
- Kuwait City Salmiya, Hawally: 4–6%
Gross vs net yield
Gross yield = annual rent / purchase price. Net yield deducts:
- Service charges (typically 0.8%–1.5% of value annually)
- Property management (5–8% of rent if outsourced)
- Vacancy allowance (5–8%)
- Maintenance reserve (1% of value)
A 7% gross yield typically becomes 5–5.5% net.
Capital growth vs yield
Established freehold zones (Palm Jumeirah, Saadiyat, Lusail) show lower yields (4–5%) but higher capital appreciation. Newer secondary areas show higher yields (8%+) with more cyclical pricing. Aqarum's market tables on each landing page show the current ranges per city and property type.