Updated 3 October 2026 · Source: Dubai Land Department records · All Dubai area guides
Is Jumeirah Lake Towers a good place to invest?
It depends on the building, but the area numbers are a fair starting point. Jumeirah Lake Towers returned a gross yield of 4.8% in the September 2026 DLD data. Price per sq ft is up 10.8% 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 Jumeirah Lake Towers under the official district name Al Thanyah Fifth. Figures on this page cover that whole district.
Rental yield in Jumeirah Lake Towers
The gross rental yield in Jumeirah Lake Towers was 4.8% in the September 2026 report. That's the median annual rent divided by the median sale price, using 4,006 Ejari contracts from the three months to the end of September 2026. The median contract in that window was AED 100,000 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.
Jumeirah Lake Towers prices and rents by bedroom
| Type | Median price | Sales | Median annual rent | Contracts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | AED 820,000 | 322 | AED 58,000 | 2,810 |
| 1-Bedroom | AED 1,879,828 | 1,117 | AED 80,000 | 7,067 |
| 2-Bedroom | AED 2,948,902 | 673 | AED 120,000 | 3,949 |
| 3-Bedroom | AED 4,000,000 | 183 | AED 150,000 | 982 |
Sources: DLD-recorded sales (12 months) and Ejari rent contracts (24 months), to 3 October 2026. DLD district: Al Thanyah Fifth.
Rows with fewer than 30 records are left out.
Buy or rent in Jumeirah Lake Towers?
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 820,000 | AED 58,000 | 14.1x |
| 1-Bedroom | AED 1,879,828 | AED 80,000 | 23.5x |
| 2-Bedroom | AED 2,948,902 | AED 120,000 | 24.6x |
| 3-Bedroom | AED 4,000,000 | AED 150,000 | 26.7x |
Median sale price (12 months) divided by median annual rent (24 months). Both from DLD records for Al Thanyah Fifth.
Jumeirah Lake Towers price per sq ft, quarter by quarter
From Q4 2024 to Q3 2026, the median price per square foot in Jumeirah Lake Towers went from AED 1,950 to AED 2,220, up 13.8%. The table lists every quarter with at least 10 recorded sales.
| Quarter | Median AED per sq ft |
|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | AED 2,220 |
| Q2 2026 | AED 2,460 |
| Q1 2026 | AED 1,745 |
| Q4 2025 | AED 2,091 |
| Q3 2025 | AED 1,801 |
| Q2 2025 | AED 2,182 |
| Q1 2025 | AED 1,828 |
| Q4 2024 | AED 1,950 |
Source: DLD-recorded sales, quarters with at least 10 sales. DLD district: Al Thanyah Fifth.
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 Jumeirah Lake Towers
- 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 Jumeirah Lake Towers?
The gross yield in Jumeirah Lake Towers was 4.8% 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 Jumeirah Lake Towers?
The median was AED 2,016 per sq ft in September 2026, up 10.8% on the same month last year.
Can I rent out my Jumeirah Lake Towers 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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