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Dubai Property Under AED 1 Million: What Buyers Can Purchase

Buyers with a budget below AED 1 million can currently compare ready studios in Majan and Dubai International City with studio and one-bedroom options in Dubai Industrial City. The right choice depends on whether the priority is immediate use, rental income, more space, or a lower entry price.

Reviewed 2026-07-29 · Wabel Real Estate Advisory Team

Current options from the Wabel catalogue

The options below use the current cash prices recorded in Wabel’s catalogue. Availability and written commercial terms can change, so buyers should request a dated availability sheet before making a decision.

AHR6 StudioDubai Industrial CityStudioAED 485,955View property
Paradise View 2MajanReady studioAED 550,252.80View property
7 Seasons StudioDubai International CityReady studioAED 545,984.40View property
AHR6 1-BedroomDubai Industrial City1 bedroomAED 854,077.20View property

Who should choose a studio?

A studio can suit buyers prioritising a lower cash commitment, simpler furnishing, and a broad tenant pool. The decision should still use net yield after service charges, vacancy, management, maintenance, and acquisition costs—not the advertised rent divided by the unit price.

When a one-bedroom can be the stronger choice

A one-bedroom requires more capital but gives occupants separate living and sleeping space. It may suit longer stays and a broader end-user resale market. Compare achievable rent and annual costs for the exact building before assuming the larger unit automatically produces a better return.

Checks before reserving

  • Confirm current unit number, size, floor, view, and status.
  • Request the complete payment schedule and all purchase costs.
  • Verify project and escrow details for off-plan property.
  • For ready property, inspect the unit and request current service-charge information.
  • Model conservative rent, vacancy, maintenance, and resale costs.

Buyer questions

Frequently asked questions

Can I buy Dubai property for less than AED 1 million?

Yes. Wabel’s current catalogue includes selected studios and a one-bedroom below AED 1 million, subject to current availability and written confirmation.

Is a studio or one-bedroom better for investment?

Neither is universally better. Compare the exact acquisition cost, achievable rent, annual costs, tenant demand, and resale liquidity for each building.

Are buying costs included in the listed price?

Not automatically. Registration, administration, agency, finance, furnishing, and other applicable costs should be modelled separately.

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