Mohammed Bin Rashid City property market report (2026): prices, rental yields & investment outlook
Published 2026-09-14
- Median price: AED 2.03M
- Gross yield: 5.96%
- Invest score: 39/100
- Stay score: 48/100
Mohammed Bin Rashid City at a glance
Mohammed Bin Rashid City is one of Dubai's most-searched areas for both buyers and tenants. This report is built from 1562 recent DLD transactions and live rental data, and summarises where Mohammed Bin Rashid City stands today: pricing, rental returns, the recent price trend, and whether it currently favours investors or residents.
Everything below comes from actual recorded sale and rent transactions rather than asking prices, so it reflects what buyers and tenants are really paying in Mohammed Bin Rashid City — not what sellers are hoping for. Where a figure is missing, there simply weren't enough transactions to report it reliably.
On RightProperty's scoring, Mohammed Bin Rashid City lands at 39/100 for investing and 48/100 for living in — balanced — works for both.
Sale prices in Mohammed Bin Rashid City
The median sale price in Mohammed Bin Rashid City is AED 2,027,609, or about AED 1,971 per sq ft. Prices have softened, around -1.1% a year on the transactions sampled — worth watching for entry points.
| Type | Median price | Median rent/yr | Gross yield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | AED 900,000 | AED 57,750 | 6.35% |
| 1 bed | AED 1,390,888 | AED 84,125 | 5.87% |
| 2 bed | AED 2,370,000 | AED 137,500 | 5.59% |
| 3 bed | AED 3,351,871 | AED 225,600 | 7.52% |
| 4+ bed | AED 13,698,425 | AED 335,000 | 4.84% |
Rental yields & returns
Mohammed Bin Rashid City offers a healthy 5.96% gross rental yield. The median annual rent is AED 96,500, and the price-to-rent ratio is about 21.0 (it takes roughly 21.0 years of rent to equal the purchase price).
Higher yields favour buy-to-let investors; lower yields usually signal an area where buyers are paying up for capital growth or lifestyle. Use the interactive analysis to compare yields by bedroom count before committing.
What it costs to buy in Mohammed Bin Rashid City
Budgeting beyond the sticker price matters. On a median Mohammed Bin Rashid City purchase of AED 2,027,609, a cash buyer should plan for roughly AED 121,657 in transaction costs: the Dubai Land Department transfer fee is 4% (about AED 81,104), agency commission is typically 2% (about AED 40,552), plus smaller trustee, NOC and mortgage-registration fees where applicable.
Annual service charges also vary by tower and should be checked per building, as they directly reduce net rental yield. Factor them in before comparing the 5.96% headline gross yield across areas.
Notable buildings in Mohammed Bin Rashid City
Individual towers within Mohammed Bin Rashid City can behave very differently. Based on the transactions sampled, these buildings stand out on price-per-sqft and gross yield:
| Building | Price/sqft | Gross yield |
|---|---|---|
| Sobha Hartland Waves | AED 2,186/sqft | 7.33% |
| Kensington Waters B | AED 2,225/sqft | 7.27% |
| Sobha Creek Vistas Tower A | AED 1,938/sqft | 7.09% |
| One Park Avenue | AED 1,856/sqft | 6.54% |
| The Crest Tower B | AED 2,154/sqft | 6.05% |
| MAG Eye | AED 1,526/sqft | 5.79% |
Invest or stay: the verdict for Mohammed Bin Rashid City
On our data, Mohammed Bin Rashid City tilts towards residents and end-users (Stay 48/100 vs Invest 39/100) — you're paying for lifestyle and location more than yield. These scores blend rental yield, price trend, price-to-rent and local livability into a single, comparable view.
Who it suits: with a 5.96% gross yield, Mohammed Bin Rashid City tends to reward owner-occupiers and longer-horizon buyers betting on capital growth and location more than pure rental income. Yield-hunters may find better cash returns elsewhere — compare before committing.
How we calculate this: figures are medians of real DLD sale and rent transactions for Mohammed Bin Rashid City, with yield derived from price and rent per square metre. This is directional analysis, not financial advice — always verify current listings, service charges and mortgage terms before buying.
FAQ
What is the average property price in Mohammed Bin Rashid City?
The median sale price in Mohammed Bin Rashid City is AED 2,027,609 (about AED 1,971 per sq ft), based on recent DLD transactions.
What rental yield can you get in Mohammed Bin Rashid City?
Mohammed Bin Rashid City shows a healthy 5.96% gross rental yield on the transactions sampled.
Is Mohammed Bin Rashid City a good place to invest or to live?
On RightProperty's scoring Mohammed Bin Rashid City rates 39/100 for investing and 48/100 for living — balanced — works for both.
See the live interactive analysis for Mohammed Bin Rashid City →