1. Definition of the area and data structure
Actual location: according to DLD, the Imperial Residence building belongs to the Me’Aisem First area and the International Media Production Zone master project. The DLD database for this building contains both sales and rental contracts, with a substantial volume of information for studios in terms of both sales and leases. All further analytics are based specifically on the Me’Aisem First area.
2. Analysis of demand, volume and distribution of transactions
Over the past 12 months, 29 studio sales in Imperial Residence have been registered. This is fairly high liquidity for a typical building of this class — transactions are taking place regularly, and demand is evident. Across the entire Me’Aisem First area, the volume of studio sales over the same period exceeds 3,000 transactions, which confirms strong demand and high market activity.
3. Price dynamics and current price levels
Over the last four quarters, studio apartments in Imperial Residence have been selling at an average of 15,818 AED per square meter. Quarterly dynamics over the past 1–2 years show a gradual increase and stabilization at the level of 15,000–16,000 AED per m² in the building. Comparable figures for Me’Aisem First now average 16,038 AED per m² over the last 12 months — an almost identical level, indicating no clear premium or discount relative to the wider area.
Historically, Me’Aisem First has shown notable growth: until 2022, prices were at the level of 7,000–8,000 AED per m², then from late 2023 and in 2024 there was a rapid increase to 14,000–16,000 AED per m².
4. Rental analysis and rent dynamics
According to DLD data, over the past 12 months the average annual rent for studios in Imperial Residence amounted to 1,062 AED/m² (based on 22 rental contracts). For Me’Aisem First this figure is slightly lower — 983 AED/m² (2,775 contracts per year).
Overall, rental rate dynamics for both the building and the area show steady growth: in 2020–2022 the average studio rent was significantly lower (500–700 AED/m²). Over the last 2 years there has been strong growth to current levels, with rates in Imperial Residence being slightly above or in line with the area average.
5. Comparative yield (ROI) and fair price range
Based on the last 12 months, the gross yield (gross ROI) for investments in studios in Imperial Residence is about 6.7% per annum (1,062 / 15,818). For Me’Aisem First the yield is similar — around 6.1%. Taking into account typical transaction costs (about 7%), the expected net ROI (after entry costs) for Imperial Residence is around 6.2% per annum.
For an investor targeting a standard yield of 7–8%, the “investment fair price range” for purchasing studios in this building is approximately 13,300–15,200 AED/m² (calculation: annual rent divided by 0.08 and 0.07 respectively). Current market levels (15,800 AED/m²) are slightly above the upper boundary of this range, which indicates that to achieve a 7–8% annual yield, either some discount to current market prices is required or further growth in rental rates.
6. Conclusions on liquidity and outlook
Imperial Residence is a liquid asset with strong demand and stable transaction dynamics, supported by the overall popularity of the area and high turnover in the studio segment. Price growth over the last 2 years has been significant, and current levels are roughly in line with the area average. Rental yields are comparable to the wider market in the area; the income play becomes more attractive if rental rates grow faster than inflation or if the purchase is made with a modest discount.
Overall outlook: over a 3–5 year horizon, given the current development of the area, sustained demand and moderately positive market conditions, Imperial Residence is likely to remain liquid and attractive for a long‑term investor, although the potential for rapid price appreciation compared to the recent surge is rather limited.
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