Studio under AED 1 million in City of Arabia

Projects10ConfigStudioPrice bandunder 1MFrom–toAED 560K–AED 700KMed. yield7.0%HandoverQ1 2027 – Q2 2028

10 active off-plan studios under AED 1 million are currently listed in City of Arabia, Dubai. Entry pricing in this slice starts from around AED 560K and reaches up to AED 700K.

Median estimated rental yield is 7.0%, with the top reaching 7.0%. Handovers run from Q1 2027 to Q2 2028. The most active developers here are Azizi Developments. Entry pricing here is 17% below the Dubai-wide median entry price of AED 676K for the same Studio under 1M combination (tracked across 3 Dubai areas with active slices).

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City of Arabia
Azizi Developments
Azizi Milan 18
City of Arabia · Dubai
7% yield+4% apprec.Q2 2027
AED 700K+ Hot
City of Arabia
Azizi Developments
Azizi Milan 20
City of Arabia · Dubai
7% yield+4% apprec.Q2 2027
AED 591K+ Hot
City of Arabia
Azizi Developments
Azizi Milan
City of Arabia · Dubai
7% yield+8% apprec.Q2 2028
AED 560K+ Hot
City of Arabia
Azizi Developments
Azizi Milan 28
City of Arabia · Dubai
7% yield+4% apprec.Q2 2027
AED 652K+ Hot
City of Arabia
Azizi Developments
Azizi Milan 30
City of Arabia · Dubai
7% yield+4% apprec.Q2 2027
AED 592K+ Hot
City of Arabia
Azizi Developments
Azizi Milan 51
City of Arabia · Dubai
7% yield+4% apprec.Q1 2027
AED 586K+ Hot
City of Arabia
Azizi Developments
Azizi Milan 53
City of Arabia · Dubai
7% yield+8% apprec.Q2 2028
AED 644K+ Hot
City of Arabia
Azizi Developments
Azizi Milan 55
City of Arabia · Dubai
7% yield+4% apprec.Q2 2027
AED 591K+ Hot
City of Arabia
Azizi Developments
Azizi Milan 9
City of Arabia · Dubai
7% yield+4% apprec.Q2 2027
AED 620K+ Hot
City of Arabia
Azizi Developments
Azizi Milan Heights
City of Arabia · Dubai
7% yield+8% apprec.Q2 2028
AED 575K+ Hot

Investment outlook for studios under AED 1 million in City of Arabia in 2026

On an entry studio at AED 560K and the current City of Arabia slice median gross yield of 7.0%, gross rental income works out to roughly AED 3,267 per month once the project hands over. Net returns run 15–25% lower after service charges, agency and management fees, and any mortgage servicing.

For deeper research on how City of Arabia ranks against other Dubai submarkets for off-plan yield, see our best off-plan areas guide.

What renters can expect to pay for a studio under 1M in City of Arabia

Based on the entry pricing and gross-yield estimates for 10 studios in the City of Arabia catalogue with both figures on record, implied gross monthly rents land between AED 3,267 and AED 4,083, with a median of AED 3,451. These are post-handover figures — the projects are still under construction, so rent only becomes realisable once units are delivered. For live rental listings on completed stock, Bayut and Property Finder are the better sources.

Editorial picks across the studios under 1M slice — chosen by best entry price, top yield, earliest handover and most-active developer. Tap any card for full payment plan and floor plan detail.

  • Best value
    Azizi Developments · from AED 560K · 7.0% yield
  • Top yield
    Azizi Developments · from AED 700K · 7.0% yield
  • Handing over soonest
    Azizi Developments · from AED 586K · 7.0% yield
  • Mid-market anchor
    Azizi Developments · from AED 592K · 7.0% yield

Handover timing for studios under 1M in City of Arabia

Studios under 1M in this slice hand over between 2027 and 2028. The heaviest delivery year is 2027 with 7 projects due. Cross-reference with the full UAE handover calendar for adjacent-year slices.

Compare studios under 1M in nearby areas of Dubai

Same Studio configuration, same under 1M budget, different submarket. These Dubai areas each have an indexable off-plan slice for the combo — useful for sanity-checking pricing and yields before you commit to City of Arabia.

Frequently asked questions

How many Studio under AED 1 million are available in City of Arabia?
Our current catalogue tracks 10 active off-plan Studio projects under AED 1 million in City of Arabia.
What's the entry price for a Studio under AED 1 million in City of Arabia?
Entry pricing in this slice starts from around AED 560K.
What yield can I expect from a Studio under AED 1 million here?
The median estimated gross rental yield in this slice is 7.0%, with the top reaching 7.0%.
When do these projects hand over?
Handovers run from Q1 2027 to Q2 2028.
Which developers are most active here?
The most active developers in this slice are: Azizi Developments.
How much does a Studio under AED 1 million in City of Arabia cost with all fees included?
Entry-level studios under AED 1 million in City of Arabia start around AED 560K. Add the 4% Dubai Land Department fee (~AED 22K on the entry price), a ~AED 3,000 Oqood registration fee and a ~AED 4,200 trustee fee, and the all-in cost lands around AED 589K. No annual property tax or capital gains tax apply in the UAE.
Is City of Arabia a good area for a Studio under AED 1 million?
City of Arabia sits 17% below the Dubai-wide median entry price for the same Studio under 1M slice (AED 676K), so on price alone this is one of the cheaper submarkets in the emirate for this combination. We track 56 similar projects across 3 Dubai submarkets, so there are same-budget alternatives if you want to sanity-check pricing before committing.