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1. Definition of the area and data structure
Actual location: according to DLD, the building DAMAC RIVERSIDE – IVY belongs to the Dubai Investment Park Second area. The master project is not specified in the open data, so the analytical framework is built at the area level.
There are no sale or lease transaction records for 1-bedroom apartments in DAMAC RIVERSIDE – IVY, as the project is very new and there are no registered deals for this asset category in DLD yet. All further quantitative conclusions therefore reflect the Dubai Investment Park Second market for apartments as a whole. This is a reasonable reference base for an initial assessment of the investment potential of new projects.
2. Liquidity and frequency of sales/leases
Over the past 5 years, the Dubai Investment Park Second apartment market (Residential Flat) has recorded a significant volume of transactions. From 2020 to June 2024, more than 4,700 apartment sales and over 19,000 lease contracts were registered.
In the last 12 months (June 2023 – June 2024), the area saw more than 4,200 sale transactions and around 3,000 lease contracts, indicating high liquidity and steady demand for apartments in this location. There are no signs of stagnation or oversupply.
3. Price and rental dynamics in recent years
Sales: from 2021 to 2023, the average price for apartments in the area remained within 5,600–7,000 AED/m². Throughout 2023 and part of 2024, a rapid upward trend has been observed: while in Q1–Q2 2023 the average DLD price per m² was 5,600–6,400 AED, in Q2 2024 it rose to 5,767 AED, and by the end of 2024 and into 2025 there is a surge of new registrations at a significantly higher average price (15,635 AED/m², most likely driven by mass off-plan registrations of new projects). The last 12 months predominantly reflect this mixed flow: the average price in the area for this period stands at 15,636 AED/m² (all apartment types are included, from compact to high-end units).
Rentals: rental rates are also showing a pronounced upward trend. In 2022–2023, the average annual rent increased from 1,500 to 2,400 AED/m². In the last 12 months, the average rental rate has risen significantly to around 2,562 AED/m². The volume of contracts remains consistently high, and demand is confirmed by the statistics.
4. “Building vs area” comparison and investment benchmarks
Since there are no DLD records for sales and leases specifically for DAMAC RIVERSIDE – IVY (and/or 1BR), all assessments of current prices, rents and yields are provided solely at the Dubai Investment Park Second area level and serve as guidance on typical returns for residential apartments in this segment.
Over the last 12 months:
– Average transaction price in the market (any apartment in the area): ~15,636 AED/m².
– Average annual rent in the market: ~2,562 AED/m².
Area ROI (gross, based on the last 12 months):
– Calculated gross yield: 2,562 / 15,636 ≈ 16.4% per annum.
– After accounting for 7% transaction costs (fees, commissions, etc.): net ROI ≈ 15.3%.
This ROI level is abnormally high and is presumably linked to a wave of new registrations for projects that are not yet completed or have just entered the market (off-plan, where reservation deals are often recorded at low prices while rental launches for completed stock occur in parallel). In a realistic scenario for new buildings (especially premium or niche projects), a more moderate ROI is expected — closer to the 7–10% range — with gradual normalization as prices reach market levels and supply-demand balance improves.
Fair price range from the perspective of a target yield of 7–8%:
– With a market rent of 2,562 AED/m², a fair price to achieve 7–8% would be 32,025–36,600 AED/m².
– The actual average transaction price (15,636 AED/m²) is significantly lower — either the market is genuinely offering an attractive entry point, or the statistics are being distorted by registration of selected off-plan deals at understated prices.
Conclusion on the investment outlook for the area
Very high liquidity and strong growth in both new sales and leases indicate substantial interest in the area from all categories of investors. However, the absence of sales and lease data for DAMAC RIVERSIDE – IVY (1BR) does not allow for a building-specific report. Based on Dubai Investment Park Second statistics, over a 3–5 year horizon one can expect sustained interest and dynamic development (especially after new buildings enter the secondary market and recently launched residential projects are gradually absorbed). According to DLD statistics, yields are above the market average, but for completed buildings it is more reasonable to target a 7–10% ROI as a “fair” level balancing income and liquidity.
Overall conclusion: the current market in Dubai Investment Park Second is extremely active; entering at the price level of new off-plan projects can deliver high returns at the handover and lease-up stage, but the individual yield for DAMAC RIVERSIDE – IVY will depend on the specific execution of the project and demand for 1BR units once they reach the secondary market. There is no direct DLD data for your filter (building/1BR); use the area-level benchmarks as guidance.
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