Azizi Riviera 14 · Unit 518 · 5th Floor · Meydan (MBR City) · Dubai
A fully-tenanted, fully-documented 2BR delivering proven 6.31% gross yield from day one.
Cash investor · Portfolio builder
Unit 518 is tenanted at AED 130,000 per year under an active Ejari income begins on the day of transfer. The chiller rebate covers 24% of annual service charges (SC). The Annual Maintenance Contract (AMC) transfers to the buyer at no cost. No fit-out cost. No void period. Proven yield from day one, with capital appreciation stacked on top. By Year 6, gross yield climbs to 7.8%;effectively 8% on your purchase price.
✱ SC = Service Charge (annual community maintenance levy). AMC = Annual Maintenance Contract (MEP, AC, pest control & paint, transferred free to buyer in Year 1). This asset delivers 4.78–5.08% net yield from day one (Based on Total Cost Of Acquisition and Purchase Price, respectively), outperforming UAE bank deposits (3–4%), National Bonds (~4.25%) and Sukuks (4.5–5.5%), with a hard asset as collateral.
GCC · Gulf · Arabic-speaking investors
The AED is pegged 1:3.67 to the USD—permanently. No currency risk, no capital controls, no income tax, no capital gains tax. A 6.31% proven gross yield in a hard-peg currency with government-backed infrastructure catalysts active today. The Metro Gold Line announcement of 22 April 2026 has already triggered appreciation momentum in Meydan. Buyers who act now capture the announcement premium before it fully prices in.
SC = Service Charge · AMC = Annual Maintenance Contract (transferred free, Year 1).
NRI · Indian investor · South Asian buyer
The INR has depreciated approximately 43% against the USD over the past decade. AED income is USD-equivalent—immune to rupee devaluation. NRI property ownership in the UAE is unrestricted: no RBI approval required for purchases from abroad. Income is fully remittable. Capital gains are tax-free in the UAE. No wealth tax or gift tax applies to AED holdings.
SC = Service Charge · AMC = Annual Maintenance Contract. Indian and South Asian buyers represent the largest single nationality segment in Dubai secondary market transactions. Golden Visa: 10-year renewable UAE residency for property owners at AED 2M+ threshold, covering spouse and dependants.
Egyptian diaspora · EGP safe-haven investor
The Egyptian pound has lost over 60% of its value against the USD since 2022. Egyptian CD rates of 18–25% sound compelling—but when adjusted for EGP devaluation, real USD returns are negligible or negative. This apartment delivers AED income (= USD income) in a tax-free jurisdiction, with capital growing in a currency that has never devalued in over 40 years.
Exclusive payment arrangement for Egyptian buyers: You may pay AED 600,000 in UAE dirhams and the remaining AED 1,550,000-equivalent directly into a designated Egyptian bank account in EGP. This eliminates the challenge of transferring large sums out of Egypt—the single biggest obstacle Egyptian investors face when buying abroad.
SC = Service Charge · AMC = Annual Maintenance Contract (transferred free, Year 1). EGP split arrangement subject to formal agreement and applicable legal requirements. Buyer should obtain independent legal and tax advice. Golden Visa: 10-year renewable UAE residency, renewable indefinitely, no employment sponsor required.
Russian investor · Capital mobility · Safe jurisdiction
Dubai is one of the world's most secure jurisdictions for Russian-origin capital. The UAE maintains independent foreign policy, imposes no sanctions on Russian nationals, and levies zero tax on income or capital gains. Property ownership is fully freehold, fully documented, and registered with the Dubai Land Department—the most transparent real estate registry in the region. The AED is pegged to the USD with zero devaluation history.
SC = Service Charge · AMC = Annual Maintenance Contract. DLD-registered title. Clean, encumbrance-free, freehold.
Chinese investor · Capital preservation · Global diversification
Dubai is a UAE-China Belt and Road priority destination. Chinese nationals own freehold property without restrictions. The AED is pegged to the USD—income and capital are effectively USD-denominated. Meydan lies within the MBR City corridor, adjacent to the Expo legacy zone—one of Dubai's highest-conviction long-term growth areas. Zero income tax, zero capital gains tax, and a Golden Visa pathway for 10-year UAE residency make this a complete capital preservation and growth vehicle.
SC = Service Charge · AMC = Annual Maintenance Contract. UAE-China diplomatic relations at strategic partnership level. DLD registration provides full legal title protection.
Turkish investor · TRY devaluation hedge · USD income
The Turkish lira has lost more than 80% of its value against the USD since 2018. Even Turkish bank deposit rates of 35–45% in lira yield deeply negative real USD returns when adjusted for devaluation. This apartment earns AED income—which equals USD income—in a country with zero income tax and zero capital gains tax. Your wealth is protected from TRY erosion while growing in one of the world's most dynamic property markets.
SC = Service Charge · AMC = Annual Maintenance Contract. Turkish nationals own UAE freehold property without restriction. Full DLD registration and legal title protection.
Pakistani investor · PKR devaluation hedge · USD income
The Pakistani Rupee has lost over 65% of its value against the USD since 2018—one of the most severe currency collapses in Asia. Pakistani bank savings rates of 18–22% in PKR sound attractive, but when adjusted for inflation (averaging 20%+ since 2022) and ongoing devaluation, real USD returns are zero or negative. This apartment earns AED income—which equals USD income—in a tax-free jurisdiction with zero devaluation history. Your wealth is preserved, growing, and yielding in a currency that has been stable for over 45 years.
The PKR vs AED reality check
A PKR bank deposit of PKR 12.2M today (equivalent to AED 130,000) at 20% nominal yield earns PKR 2.44M per year. But if the PKR devalues another 15–20% (as it has every year since 2020), your USD equivalent return is effectively zero or negative. This AED property earns the same PKR equivalent in rent, but the capital itself holds in USD—permanently. The choice is not between 20% PKR and 5% AED. It is between 0% real and 5% real.
SC = Service Charge · AMC = Annual Maintenance Contract (transferred free, Year 1). Pakistani nationals own UAE freehold property without restriction. Golden Visa grants 10-year UAE residency with renewable status, family inclusion, and no employment sponsor required. PKR exchange rates and bank deposit rates are indicative and subject to change. AED/USD peg has been maintained since 1980 at 3.6725 AED per USD.
Expat relocation · Lifestyle buyer · End-user
Zero fit-out cost. AED 115,000 in custom imported furniture, smart home automation, massage recliners, QLED TVs, and a chef's kitchen—fully included, fully documented in the inventory. Move in from November 2026 when the current tenancy expires. The rental income collected until then partially offsets your acquisition costs from day one.
SC = Service Charge · AMC = Annual Maintenance Contract (transferred free, Year 1). North-west orientation delivers golden hour sunsets from the balcony and building shadow over the terrace during peak summer—usable year-round.
Short-term rental · Airbnb operator · Holiday home investor
At 75%+ occupancy and AED 650–900 per night (current Meydan STR comparable rates), this unit generates an estimated 12–16% gross yield versus 6.31% on long-term tenancy. The AED 115,000 fit-out eliminates all setup cost. Smart home controls, premium mattresses, 5G boosters, three QLED TVs, and electric massage recliners are STR-ready from day one. The existing long-term tenancy bridges income until November 2026 while your DTCM permit is arranged.
SC = Service Charge · AMC = Annual Maintenance Contract. STR yield estimates are based on Meydan comparable short-term rental data and are not guaranteed.
Golden Visa · UAE residency · Fast-track buyer
UAE Golden Visa requires AED 2,000,000 in Dubai real estate. Unit 518 at AED 2,150,000 sits above the qualifying threshold—fully paid, free of mortgage, confirmed clean title on the DLD register. Residency for 10 years, renewable, includes spouse and dependants, and requires no employment sponsor. Unlike most Golden Visa properties, this one delivers proven 6.31% gross yield while the visa is active.
SC = Service Charge · AMC = Annual Maintenance Contract. Full document pack available on request for qualified buyers.
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Floor plan
Every room faces the boulevard, one of only 6 two-bedroom units in any building across Azizi Riviera with this configuration. The floor plan also reveals zero wasted corridor space: 100% of 874 ft² is functional living area.
Verified financial model
Built on confirmed figures: RERA SC Approval Notice, active Ejari, DLD transaction data. Capital appreciation projections reflect documented infrastructure catalyst timelines and historical precedent from comparable Dubai infrastructure events.
SC billing advantage: Service charges are assessed on 829.04 ft² (confirmed by RERA Approval Notice Ref. 0126010011133160), while the title deed records 874.46 ft². This 5.2% billing reduction saves the owner AED 1,305 per year (5% of gross SC)—permanently, and is not available to buyers of other units billed at full title deed area.
Annual performance
| Year | Rent (AED) | + Chiller | Gross income | Costs | Net income | Gross yield | Net yield | Capital value | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 130,000 | 5,725 | 135,725 | (26,421) | 109,304 | 6.31% | 5.08% | 2,354,250 | +9.5% |
| Year 2 | 136,500 | 5,725 | 142,225 | (29,551) | 112,674 | 6.62% | 5.24% | 2,778,015 | +18% |
| Year 3 | 143,325 | 5,725 | 149,050 | (29,788) | 119,263 | 6.93% | 5.55% | 3,166,937 | +14% |
| Year 4 | 147,625 | 5,725 | 153,350 | (29,982) | 123,368 | 7.13% | 5.74% | 3,467,796 | +9.5% |
| Year 5 | 153,530 | 5,725 | 159,255 | (30,164) | 129,091 | 7.41% | 6.00% | 3,849,254 | +11% |
| Year 6 | 161,206 | 5,725 | 166,931 | (30,416) | 136,515 | 7.76% | 6.35% | 4,696,090 | +22% |
| 6-yr total | 872,186 | 34,350 | 906,536 | (176,201) | 730,214 | avg 7.03% | avg 5.66% | — | +118.4% |
● Institutional Pricing Note
All yield and return figures in this model are calculated on the asking price of AED 2,150,000. The total buyer cost basis of AED 2,285,150 (purchase price + 4% DLD + 2% commission + VAT + trustee fee) is used for net yield on total cost figures. No figures are inflated, discounted, or modelled on any price other than the published asking price. Capital appreciation scenarios also use AED 2,150,000 as the base. What you see is what the numbers produce at the price you pay.
Year 1 holding cost breakdown
| Cost item | AED / year | % of gross income |
|---|---|---|
| Service charge (SC) — 829 ft² | 23,821 | 17.6% |
| AMC — Year 1 (transferred to buyer) | 0 | 0% |
| Vacancy & contingency reserve (2%) | 2,600 | 1.9% |
| Total holding cost — Year 1 | 26,421 | 19.5% |
SC = Service Charge (annual community levy). AMC = Annual Maintenance Contract. Vacancy & contingency reserve: a conservative 2% buffer of gross rent (AED 2,600) set aside to cover any short rental gap between tenancies or minor unplanned expenses. In Year 1, with an active Ejari tenancy in place, this buffer is unlikely to be drawn upon.
Infrastructure pipeline
Meydan stands at the intersection of four confirmed infrastructure developments. Each catalyst represents a distinct price inflection point—the nearest already active, the furthest delivering the largest premium. Buying today means entering before the infrastructure premium is fully priced in.
Capital appreciation scenarios
| Scenario | Driver | Timeline | Price uplift on AED 2.15M ask | Exit value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | Dubai baseline 5–8%/yr + Meydan outperformance | 3 years | 16–21% | AED 2.5M–2.6M |
| Infrastructure | Gold Line + Etihad Rail + Crystal Lagoon + Mall opening | 3–5 years | 21–35% | AED 2.6M–2.9M |
| Full realisation | Gold Line operational + full Meydan One ecosystem | 6 years (2032) | 40–54% | AED 3.0M–3.3M |
Exit values are calculated on the asking price of AED 2,150,000 and rounded conservatively. The conservative scenario reflects Dubai's verified market baseline and Meydan's documented 12% annual appreciation track record (DXB Interact data). The infrastructure and full realisation scenarios incorporate confirmed catalyst timelines. A buyer acquiring today positions across all three scenarios simultaneously—with the conservative case as the established floor. All three exit scenarios return full capital with a material gain above entry.
Market intelligence — Azizi Riviera 2026
Based on verified DLD transaction data across all Azizi Riviera buildings, January–May 2026.
Why Unit 518 commands a premium above the median: The median AED 2,106,000 reflects unfurnished, untenanted 2BR units requiring fit-out investment (typically AED 80,000–150,000) and a void period to secure a tenant (typically 1–3 months at AED 10,833/month lost income). Unit 518 includes AED 115,000 in installed fit-out and generates AED 130,000/year from day one. Adjusted for these factors, the effective premium above market is negligible—and the AED/ft² sits within the verified 2026 transaction range. The +38% transaction volume growth and 7× price outperformance vs. Dubai confirm Azizi Riviera as one of the strongest performing sub-markets in Dubai this year.
Unit-specific advantages
Every advantage below is verifiable—confirmed by Title Deed, RERA SC Notice, floor plan, or inventory list. None are opinions.
Asset specification
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Building | Azizi Riviera 14, Phase 1 |
| Community | Meydan (MBR City), Dubai |
| Unit | 518 — 5th floor of 7 |
| Type | 2 Bedroom Residential |
| Title deed size | 874.46 ft² |
| SC billing area | 829.04 ft² (5.2% saving) |
| Suite area | 813.87 ft² |
| Orientation | North-West · All-boulevard |
| Floor | 5th of 7 |
| Parking | Bay G20 · Ground floor · on deed |
| Plot number | 1483 |
| Property code | 150507824 |
| Title status | Free of encumbrance |
| Tenure | Freehold |
| Financials | Amount |
|---|---|
| Asking price | AED 2,150,000 |
| Price per ft² (title deed) | AED 2,459 |
| DLD transfer fee (4%) | AED 86,000 |
| Broker commission + VAT (2%) | AED 45,150 |
| Trustee office fee | AED 4,000 |
| Total buyer cost basis | AED 2,285,150 |
| Annual rent (active Ejari) | AED 130,000 |
| Chiller rebate (24% of SC) | AED 5,725 |
| Service charge (SC) per year | AED 23,821 |
| AMC (Year 1 — transferred) | AED 0 |
| Security deposit held | AED 13,000 |
| Ejari expiry | 20 November 2026 |
| Golden Visa eligibility | Eligible (AED 2M+) |
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