Updated 3 October 2026 · Source: Dubai Land Department records · All Dubai area guides
Is Dubai Industrial City a good place to invest?
It depends on the building, but the area numbers are a fair starting point. Dubai Industrial City returned a gross yield of 3.2% in the September 2026 DLD data. Price per sq ft is up 0.1% on a year earlier, so you'd be buying into a rising market. Before you commit, get the service charge and recent rents for the specific tower, since those decide your net return.
DLD records Dubai Industrial City under the official district name Saih Shuaib 2. Figures on this page cover that whole district.
Rental yield in Dubai Industrial City
The gross rental yield in Dubai Industrial City was 3.2% in the September 2026 report. That's the median annual rent divided by the median sale price, using 2,766 Ejari contracts from the three months to the end of September 2026. The median contract in that window was AED 20,000 a year.
Gross yield ignores service charges, vacancy and letting costs. Your net return will be lower, and it varies a lot from one building to the next.
Dubai Industrial City prices and rents by bedroom
| Type | Median price | Sales | Median annual rent | Contracts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | AED 550,480 | 459 | AED 37,758 | 916 |
| 1-Bedroom | AED 918,500 | 186 | AED 50,000 | 982 |
| 2-Bedroom | AED 1,082,272 | 61 | AED 70,000 | 736 |
Sources: DLD-recorded sales (12 months) and Ejari rent contracts (24 months), to 3 October 2026. DLD district: Saih Shuaib 2.
Rows with fewer than 30 records are left out.
Buy or rent in Dubai Industrial City?
The price-to-rent ratio shows how many years of rent the median home costs. A lower number favours buying; a higher one favours renting.
| Type | Median price | Median annual rent | Price-to-rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | AED 550,480 | AED 37,758 | 14.6x |
| 1-Bedroom | AED 918,500 | AED 50,000 | 18.4x |
| 2-Bedroom | AED 1,082,272 | AED 70,000 | 15.5x |
Median sale price (12 months) divided by median annual rent (24 months). Both from DLD records for Saih Shuaib 2.
Dubai Industrial City price per sq ft, quarter by quarter
The median price per square foot in Dubai Industrial City was AED 1,428 in Q3 2026. Earlier quarters are not like for like: the median jumps by more than half from one quarter to the next, which happens when the mix of property sold changes. Compare recent quarters with each other, not with the start of the series.
| Quarter | Median AED per sq ft |
|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | AED 1,428 |
| Q2 2026 | AED 1,300 |
| Q1 2026 | AED 1,500 |
| Q4 2025 | AED 1,425 |
| Q3 2025 | AED 1,492 |
| Q2 2025 | AED 982 |
| Q1 2025 | AED 1,099 |
| Q4 2024 | AED 931 |
Source: DLD-recorded sales, quarters with at least 10 sales. DLD district: Saih Shuaib 2.
Market reports
For the wider picture, read our monthly reports built from the same DLD records.
- Dubai market report, August 2026: Prices firm as volume slips in August. A pause, or a turn?
Before you invest in Dubai Industrial City
- Work out the net yield: take off service charges, maintenance and a month or so of vacancy.
- Look at recent rents in the exact building, not just the district median.
- If you plan short-term lets, confirm the building allows holiday homes.
- Check how many new units are due to hand over nearby, since new supply can hold rents down.
Questions buyers and owners ask
What is the rental yield in Dubai Industrial City?
The gross yield in Dubai Industrial City was 3.2% in the September 2026 DLD data. Net yield will be lower once service charges and vacancy are counted.
What is the price per square foot in Dubai Industrial City?
The median was AED 1,483 per sq ft in September 2026, up 0.1% on the same month last year.
Can I rent out my Dubai Industrial City apartment as a holiday home?
Often, yes. You need a holiday home permit from Dubai's Department of Economy and Tourism, and some buildings don't allow short stays, so check with the owners' association first.
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