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Enter property details and get a detailed P&L for 12 months

Space8 Smart Calculator helps property owners and investors in Dubai estimate short-term rental income. Enter apartment type, size, service charge and occupancy rate — get a full 12-month P&L with gross income, operating costs, net profit and ROI.

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1-Bedroom Apartment Smart Calculator - Dubai

Get a full 12-month P&L for your Dubai 1BR rental - with seasonal projections, all costs and net yield.

12-20K AED
Avg. peak income / mo
75-80%
Avg. occupancy rate
90-150K AED
Avg. annual net profit

1-Bedroom Apartments in Dubai Rental Market

  • 1-bedroom is the single most demanded unit type in Dubai's short-term rental market - preferred by couples, business travelers and solo expats.
  • Downtown Dubai, Dubai Marina, Business Bay and Palm Jumeirah deliver the highest ADR for 1BR units: 800-1,400 AED/night at peak.
  • Seasonal demand gap: December ADR is typically 70% higher than August. The calculator applies real market coefficients automatically.
  • Annual operating costs for a 1BR include: DTCM license AED 380, photoshoot AED 550, insurance AED 1,000 plus monthly DEWA, AC, internet, maintenance and PM fee.
  • Net yield for a 1BR priced at AED 1,200,000-1,800,000 typically ranges from 6% to 10% after all costs.

1-Bedroom Smart Calculator - FAQ

How much can a 1-bedroom earn on Airbnb in Dubai?

A well-located Dubai 1BR earns 12,000-20,000 AED per month at peak (December-February). Annual gross income is typically 130,000-200,000 AED. Net profit after all expenses: 90,000-150,000 AED.

Which areas are best for 1BR short-term rental in Dubai?

Downtown Dubai, Dubai Marina, Business Bay, and Palm Jumeirah consistently show the highest occupancy and ADR for 1BR units. JVC and JBR are strong mid-market options.

What expenses does the calculator include for 1-bedroom?

DEWA (electricity AED 280/mo + water), AC (up to AED 550/mo in summer), internet AED 311/mo, maintenance AED 150/mo, municipal fee (5% of DEWA value / 12), PM fee 15%, VAT 5% on PM, DTCM AED 380, photoshoot AED 550, insurance AED 1,000 and service charge per ft².

What is Net Yield for a Dubai 1BR investment?

Net Yield = Annual Net Profit / Property Value x 100%. For a 1BR purchased at AED 1.5M with AED 110,000 net profit, the Net Yield is approximately 7.3%. Enter your property value in the calculator to see your personal ROI.