Palm Jumeirah: 5-Year Cost of Ownership

Complete cost breakdown for a typical 2-bedroom apartment with 80% LTV mortgage at 4.5% fixed rate.

Community Overview

Avg Price/Sqft
AED 7500
Market rate
Service Charge
AED 25
Per sqft annually
DEWA (Water + Elec.)
AED 380
Monthly average
Cooling (if applicable)
AED 320
Monthly average

Ultra-luxury beachfront destination. Highest service charges in Dubai due to island infrastructure and 24/7 security.

5-Year Cost Breakdown (2BR Apartment, 1,500 sqft)

Property Purchase PriceAED 11,250,000
Down Payment (20%)AED 2,250,000
Loan Amount (80% LTV)AED 9,000,000
DLD Fees (~4%)AED 450,000
5-Year Mortgage PaymentsAED 3,416,307
Service Charges (5 years)AED 187,500
DEWA + Cooling (5 years)AED 42,000
Insurance (5 years)AED 60,000
TOTAL 5-YEAR COSTAED 6,687,057
Includes down payment, DLD, mortgage interest, service charges, utilities and insurance

Annual Cost Breakdown

Cost CategoryMonthlyAnnual% of Total
Mortgage PaymentAED 56,938AED 683,26151.1%
Service ChargesAED 3,125AED 37,5002.8%
DEWA + CoolingAED 700AED 8,4000.6%
InsuranceAED 1,000AED 12,0000.9%
Monthly Total (excluding one-time costs)AED 61,763

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