1-bedroom under AED 3 million in Sheikh Zayed Road

Projects7Config1-bedroomPrice bandunder 3MFrom–toAED 1.4M–AED 2.0MMed. yield7.0%HandoverQ1 2030 – Q4 2031

7 active off-plan 1-bedroom apartments under AED 3 million are currently listed in Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai. Entry pricing in this slice starts from around AED 1.4M and reaches up to AED 2.0M.

Median estimated rental yield is 7.0%, with the top reaching 7.0%. Handovers run from Q1 2030 to Q4 2031. The most active developers here are Sobha Realty. Entry pricing here is in line with the Dubai-wide median entry price of AED 1.4M for the same 1-bedroom under 3M combination (tracked across 17 Dubai areas with active slices).

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All 10 projects in Sheikh Zayed Road →
7 off-plan projects
Sheikh Zayed Road
Sobha Realty
Skyline Residences
Sheikh Zayed Road · Dubai
7% yield+14% apprec.Q4 2029
AED 1.52M+ Hot
Sheikh Zayed Road
Sobha Realty
Sobha Central
Sheikh Zayed Road · Dubai
7% yield+23% apprec.Q4 2031
AED 1.78M+ Hot
Sheikh Zayed Road
Sobha Realty
Sobha Central Phase 1
Sheikh Zayed Road · Dubai
7% yield+17% apprec.Q2 2030
AED 1.50M+ Hot
Sheikh Zayed Road
Sobha Realty
The Horizon at Sobha Central
Sheikh Zayed Road · Dubai
7% yield+14% apprec.Q4 2029
AED 1.68M+ Hot
Sheikh Zayed Road
Sobha Realty
The Mirage
Sheikh Zayed Road · Dubai
7% yield+15% apprec.Q1 2030
AED 2.01M+ Hot
Sheikh Zayed Road
Sobha Realty
The Serene
Sheikh Zayed Road · Dubai
7% yield+14% apprec.Q4 2029
AED 1.40M+ Hot
Sheikh Zayed Road
Sobha Realty
The Tranquil
Sheikh Zayed Road · Dubai
7% yield+14% apprec.Q4 2029
AED 1.48M+ Hot

Investment outlook for 1-bedroom apartments under AED 3 million in Sheikh Zayed Road in 2026

On an entry 1-bedroom apartment at AED 1.4M and the current Sheikh Zayed Road slice median gross yield of 7.0%, gross rental income works out to roughly AED 8,167 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 Sheikh Zayed Road ranks against other Dubai submarkets for off-plan yield, see our best off-plan areas guide.

What renters can expect to pay for a 1-bedroom apartment under 3M in Sheikh Zayed Road

Based on the entry pricing and gross-yield estimates for 7 1-bedroom apartments in the Sheikh Zayed Road catalogue with both figures on record, implied gross monthly rents land between AED 8,167 and AED 11,725, with a median of AED 8,867. 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.

Handover timing for 1-bedroom apartments under 3M in Sheikh Zayed Road

1-bedroom apartments under 3M in this slice hand over between 2029 and 2031. The heaviest delivery year is 2029 with 4 projects due. Cross-reference with the full UAE handover calendar for adjacent-year slices.

Compare 1-bedroom apartments under 3M in nearby areas of Dubai

Same 1-bedroom configuration, same under 3M 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 Sheikh Zayed Road.

Frequently asked questions

How many 1-bedroom under AED 3 million are available in Sheikh Zayed Road?
Our current catalogue tracks 7 active off-plan 1-bedroom projects under AED 3 million in Sheikh Zayed Road.
What's the entry price for a 1-bedroom under AED 3 million in Sheikh Zayed Road?
Entry pricing in this slice starts from around AED 1.4M.
What yield can I expect from a 1-bedroom under AED 3 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 2030 to Q4 2031.
Which developers are most active here?
The most active developers in this slice are: Sobha Realty.
How much does a 1-bedroom under AED 3 million in Sheikh Zayed Road cost with all fees included?
Entry-level 1-bedroom apartments under AED 3 million in Sheikh Zayed Road start around AED 1.4M. Add the 4% Dubai Land Department fee (~AED 56K 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 1.5M. No annual property tax or capital gains tax apply in the UAE.
Is Sheikh Zayed Road a good area for a 1-bedroom under AED 3 million?
Entry pricing here is broadly in line with the Dubai-wide median for the same 1-bedroom under 3M slice (AED 1.4M), so you're paying the emirate-average rate for this combination. We track 232 similar projects across 17 Dubai submarkets, so there are same-budget alternatives if you want to sanity-check pricing before committing.