GCC rental yields compared

Quick answer: Dubai still posts the highest headline gross yields in the Gulf at roughly 7 to 9%, with Abu Dhabi, Bahrain and Ras Al Khaimah clustered around 6 to 8%. Qatar runs 4.5 to 7% depending on district, Oman 5 to 7% inside ITC zones, and Saudi Arabia 4 to 6% in the designated zones opened in January 2026. Net yields typically land 1.5 to 2.5 points below gross once service charges, management and vacancy are priced in.

Gross yield by market

Market	Indicative gross	What drives the range
Dubai	7 to 9%	Deepest liquidity, highest gross, fastest resale
Abu Dhabi	6 to 8%	Lower entry than Dubai equivalents, longer leases
Bahrain	6 to 8%	Amwaj and Juffair lead, Seef closer to 5 to 6.5%
Qatar	4.5 to 7%	Pearl highest, Lusail newer stock, stable tenants
Oman	5 to 7%	ITC zones only, corporate leases common in Muscat
Saudi Arabia	4 to 6%	Designated zones since Jan 2026, thin rent evidence
Kuwait	5 to 8%	Tight foreign ownership rules, expat rental demand
Ras Al Khaimah	6 to 8%	Al Marjan casino-led repricing, short-let upside

Ranges are indicative for 2026 and vary by district, unit size and lease type. Always underwrite a specific building, not a country average.

Read the yield math before you compare countries

• Gross vs net yield: what actually lands in your account
• How to calculate rental yield properly
• Net yield calculator for UAE property
• Yield versus capital appreciation trade-off
• Highest rental yield areas in Dubai

Head to head comparisons

• Dubai vs Abu Dhabi rental yield
• Dubai vs Qatar rental yield
• Dubai vs Saudi rental yield
• Dubai vs Oman rental yield
• RAK vs Dubai rental yield

Where to go next

If Dubai yield is the priority, start with Dubai property investment. If you want a lower entry price for the same rent band, compare Abu Dhabi property or Ras Al Khaimah. If you are still choosing between countries, a cross-Gulf consultation is the faster route than reading seven guides end to end.