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Al Barsha First Rental Yields 2026
The gross rental yield for Al Barsha First is 2.53%, based on the 12 months to 12 Nov 2026: the median annual rent was 68,000 and the median sale price 2,687,000 from 104 registered sales. 85 units are currently let. The Dubai-wide gross yield for the same property mix is 4.53%. In 2025 the median rent was 69,575, 1.2% lower than 2024.
- Gross rental yield
- 2.53%
- gross, before costs · the 12 months to 12 Nov 2026
- Median annual rent
- 68,000
- rental contracts · the 12 months to 12 Nov 2026
- Median sale price
- 2,687,000
- +1.6% YoY
- 104 sales · the 12 months to 12 Nov 2026
- Units currently let
- 85
- of 1,021 units on record
Which property type yields most in Al Barsha First?
Gross yield, median rent and median price over the 12 months to 12 Nov 2026.
| Property type | Gross yield | Median rent / yr | Median price | Sales | Let units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apartments | 3.86% | 75,000 | 1,944,000 | 99 | 80 |
| Villas | 2.58% | 230,000 | 8,905,000 | 1 | — |
| Commercial | 0.23% | 15,000 | 6,421,000 | 4 | 5 |
How have rents in Al Barsha First changed since 2011?
Median annual rent and number of registered rental contracts by calendar year. 2026 is year to date.
| Rental contracts | Median annual rent () | |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | — |
| 2012 | 12 | 5,628,723 |
| 2014 | 221 | 80,000 |
| 2015 | 10,235 | 80,000 |
| 2016 | 10,700 | 80,000 |
| 2017 | 11,659 | 80,000 |
| 2018 | 12,233 | 77,000 |
| 2019 | 12,705 | 70,000 |
| 2020 | 12,199 | 60,000 |
| 2021 | 18,085 | 50,000 |
| 2022 | 21,509 | 50,000 |
| 2023 | 19,089 | 63,250 |
| 2024 | 19,655 | 70,400 |
| 2025 | 23,511 | 69,575 |
| 2026 YTD | 21,481 | 68,000 |
| Year | Contracts | Median rent / yr | Rent YoY | Rent per sq ft | Per sq ft YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (to 12 Nov 2026) | 21,481 | 68,000 | −2.3% | 83 | −1.3% |
| 2025 | 23,511 | 69,575 | −1.2% | 84 | +9.0% |
| 2024 | 19,655 | 70,400 | +11.3% | 77 | +17.1% |
| 2023 | 19,089 | 63,250 | +26.5% | 66 | +4.2% |
| 2022 | 21,509 | 50,000 | 0.0% | 63 | +11.2% |
| 2021 | 18,085 | 50,000 | −16.7% | 57 | −8.0% |
| 2020 | 12,199 | 60,000 | −14.3% | 62 | −12.8% |
How does Al Barsha First's yield compare with Dubai?
Same property mix, the 12 months to 12 Nov 2026.
| Metric | Al Barsha First | Dubai |
|---|---|---|
| Gross rental yield | 2.53% | 4.53% |
| Median annual rent | 68,000 | 64,000 |
| Median sale price | 2,687,000 | 1,413,000 |
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How these figures are calculated
- Gross rental yield
- Annual rent as a percentage of purchase price, as calculated in the source dataset from registered rents and sales of the same place, rounded to two decimal places. It is before service charges, fees, maintenance and vacancy.
- Median rent
- The middle annual rent of registered contracts in the 12 months to 12 Nov 2026. Yearly rents combine new tenancies and renewals.
- Median price
- The middle sale price of registered sales in the 12 months to 12 Nov 2026, primary and resale, off-plan and ready.
- Units currently let
- Units with a rental contract running today.
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Last updated · data to 12 Nov 2026 · https://dxbinteract.com/dubai-rental-yields/al-barsha-first