5-Year Cash Flow Projections
Year-by-year rental income and total return including appreciation. Model your holding period with realistic cash flow forecasts.
Each community shows cumulative net rental income, appreciation assumptions and total 5-year return. Click any community to see detailed year-by-year breakdown.
| Community | Avg Price | Year 1 Net | 5-Yr Cumulative | Appreciation | Total Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Jumeirah | AED 2.0M | AED 83K | AED 452K | 18.0% | 47.2% |
| Dubai Creek Harbour | AED 1.2M | AED 62K | AED 342K | 16.0% | 45.8% |
| Jumeirah Village Circle | AED 0.9M | AED 50K | AED 276K | 15.0% | 45.0% |
| Downtown Dubai | AED 1.7M | AED 89K | AED 482K | 14.0% | 43.5% |
| DIFC | AED 1.4M | AED 72K | AED 392K | 13.0% | 43.0% |
| Dubai Marina | AED 1.5M | AED 77K | AED 417K | 12.0% | 40.1% |
| Bluewaters Island | AED 1.4M | AED 70K | AED 382K | 10.0% | 36.9% |
| Business Bay | AED 1.4M | AED 69K | AED 370K | 8.0% | 36.2% |
| City Walk | AED 1.3M | AED 65K | AED 352K | 9.0% | 36.2% |
| Jumeirah Beach Residence | AED 1.2M | AED 64K | AED 347K | 6.0% | 33.7% |
| Jumeirah Lake Towers | AED 1.1M | AED 61K | AED 332K | 7.0% | 33.2% |
| The Greens | AED 1.1M | AED 55K | AED 298K | 4.0% | 32.5% |
| Emirates Hills | AED 4.5M | AED 125K | AED 689K | 11.0% | 26.3% |
| Arabian Ranches | AED 4.2M | AED 118K | AED 653K | 10.0% | 25.5% |
Understanding the Metrics
Year 1 Net Rental Income
First-year net rental income after operating costs, maintenance, vacancy loss and agent fees. Assumes long-term rental positioning.
5-Year Cumulative
Sum of all net rental income over 5 years. Assumes 2-3% annual rental growth reflecting inflation and market maturation.
Total Return
Cumulative rental cash flow plus property appreciation as % of initial purchase price. Used to compare communities against asset class benchmarks.