International Media Production Zone rents: median annual rent and rental yield
Rents in International Media Production Zone are based on the 6,932 residential Ejari contracts that started between October 20, 2025 and October 20, 2026. A 1 bedroom rents for a median AED 56,000 a year. Against the median DLD sale price, the indicative gross yield reaches 5.7% on the best-performing unit type.
- 6,932Ejari contracts in 12 months
- AED 56,000median annual rent, 1 bedroom
- 5.7%best indicative gross yield
- AED 14,438median sale price per m²
International Media Production Zone rent by unit type
Median annual rent, middle range (half of all contracts) and the median rent of new leases, excluding renewals.
| Unit type | Contracts | Median annual rent | Middle 50% range | New leases |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment · Studio | 3,153 | AED 38,000 | 33,000 – 44,000 | AED 40,000 |
| Apartment · 1 bedroom | 2,679 | AED 56,000 | 47,500 – 67,000 | AED 60,000 |
| Apartment · 2 bedrooms | 989 | AED 77,000 | 66,000 – 100,000 | AED 85,000 |
| Apartment · 3 bedrooms | 111 | AED 90,000 | 75,000 – 110,000 | AED 95,000 |
International Media Production Zone rent change over one year
| Unit type | Previous 12 months | Last 12 months | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment · Studio | AED 36,000 | AED 38,000 | +5.6% |
| Apartment · 1 bedroom | AED 52,000 | AED 56,000 | +7.7% |
| Apartment · 2 bedrooms | AED 72,000 | AED 77,000 | +6.9% |
| Apartment · 3 bedrooms | AED 90,000 | AED 90,000 | 0% |
Gross rental yield in International Media Production Zone
Median Ejari annual rent divided by the median DLD sale price of the same unit type over the last 12 months. A benchmark to compare areas, before service charges, management fees and vacancy.
| Unit type | Median rent | Median price | Gross yield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment · Studio | AED 38,000 | AED 662,448 | 5.7% |
| Apartment · 1 bedroom | AED 56,000 | AED 1,068,300 | 5.2% |
| Apartment · 2 bedrooms | AED 77,000 | AED 1,550,000 | 5% |
| Apartment · 3 bedrooms | AED 90,000 | AED 2,063,272 | 4.4% |
Most rented projects in International Media Production Zone
| Project (DLD name) | Contracts 12 months | Median rent 1 bed | Median rent 2 bed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside | 1,692 | AED 50,000 | — |
| Lago Vista | 688 | AED 51,000 | AED 75,000 |
| The Crescent | 617 | AED 57,000 | AED 75,000 |
| Midtown - Afnan | 333 | AED 60,000 | AED 90,000 |
| Midtown - Dania | 305 | AED 63,273 | AED 88,000 |
| Midtown - Noor | 301 | AED 70,000 | AED 109,500 |
| Qasr Sabah I , II ,iii | 285 | AED 43,000 | — |
| Centrium Tower | 278 | AED 53,750 | AED 70,000 |
| Oakwood Residency | 179 | AED 55,000 | AED 77,000 |
| Jannat | 168 | AED 72,000 | AED 115,000 |
| Midtown - Mesk | 88 | AED 77,000 | AED 105,000 |
| Sun Point Dubai | 81 | AED 63,500 | AED 66,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is the rent for a 1 bedroom in International Media Production Zone?
The median annual rent is AED 56,000 across 2,679 Ejari contracts started over the last 12 months, with half of them between AED 47,500 and AED 67,000.
What is the gross rental yield in International Media Production Zone?
Indicative gross yield (median rent / median price): studio 5.7%, 1 bedroom 5.2%, 2 bedrooms 5%, 3 bedrooms 4.4%.
Where do these rents come from?
From the Dubai Land Department's Ejari register, where every residential lease is recorded. We use the open dataset published on data.dubai and report median rents, which are more representative than listings.
Sources and method
Sales: Dubai Land Department "Real Estate Transactions" dataset (data.dubai), registered residential sales (apartments, villas and townhouses) from October 16, 2025 to October 16, 2026 for the last 12 months. Price per m² = sale price / registered area; we use the median, which is less sensitive to unusual deals. 1 m² = 10.764 sq ft.
Rents: DLD "Rent Contracts" (Ejari) dataset (data.dubai), single-unit residential contracts starting between October 20, 2025 and October 20, 2026, median annual rent. The gross yield shown is the median rent divided by the median price of the same unit type: a market benchmark, before service charges and vacancy.
Data published under the Dubai Open Data Licence, downloaded on 20 October 2026 and analysed by Cevitas Real Estate. They describe past transactions and are not a valuation or investment advice.