High Floor | Vacant | High ROI Potential

Apartment · Business Bay · Dubai

$232k11.7% projected yield44% occupancyStudio1 bath31.03 m²

David from LuxFolio Real Estate is proud to present this sophisticated studio apartment in Merano Tower. Designed for high-efficiency urban living, this unit represents a premier opportunity for both savvy investors seeking strong ROI and end-users looking for a modern home in the heart of the city. <br /><br /><br />Property Highlights:<br />- Studio Apartment<br />- Located On A High Floor<br />- Smart, bright open-plan layout with floor-to-ceiling windows. <br />- Unfurnished<br />- Ample built-in storage and a modern bathroom. <br />- Currently rented (Vacant in September), ensuring immedi

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High Floor | Vacant | High ROI Potential

Business Bay · Merano Tower · Ref BF-940668988 Source verified · Luxfolio Real Estate · listed 13 Jul 2026
Asking price · Freehold
$231,608
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Ownership
Freehold
Bedrooms
Studio
Bathrooms
1
Built area
31.03 m²
Brixfox Score 82 · AFinancial analysis ↓
Modelled from Airbnb listings we track across Business Bay — live calendar data. Projections are estimates, not financial advice.
Financial analysis
· Brixfox Standard · Non-resident · Fully managed
Fully managed is the Brixfox Standard shown on every card: a full-service manager whose commission includes the OTA/channel listing (not the cleaning cost — changeovers are funded by guest cleaning fees; you bear the residual). Self-managed drops the commission but pays the OTA host fee directly — and your own time.
Net yieldNet operating income ÷ all-in investment. After local operating taxes; before home-country personal tax and financing costs. Modelled from observed market performance of comparable Airbnb listings.
5.7%
$14,777 net operating income /yr
Gross yield · all-in basis
10.5%
−4.8 pts in operating costs & local taxes
Before tax in your home country and financing costs. Estimates, not financial advice.

Revenue assumptions

Derived from the comparable Airbnb listings below. The headline ADR is the expected BOOKED rate — nearby asking prices corrected by the AirDNA-measured asking-to-booked factor (~−33% on Bali). Occupancy is calibrated against AirDNA reference homes nearby. Comp cards below show raw asking prices.
Expected ADR
$171
Expected booked rate (asking −33%, AirDNA-calibrated)
Expected occupancy
44%
Full-year estimate, AirDNA-calibrated
Projected annual revenue
$27,511
ADR × occupancy × 365
Seasonal occupancy pattern
Peak Jan +30% · Low Jul -35%
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Modelled monthly index (relative to the annual average) — replaced by measured per-market indices as calendar history matures.

Investment basis

The true all-in acquisition cost — asking price plus purchase costs, renovation and furnishing. Every yield on this page is computed against this total, not the asking price.
Adjust the figures to your deal — yields recalculate live.
Purchase price· asking
$
Acquisition costs· 5.1% of price, auto-calculated
$11,884
DLD Transfer Fee$9,264
Notary & registration$1,260
Legal fees$1,360
Renovation budget· Estimated from finish level — budget finish typically needs cosmetic upgrade.
$
Furniture & STR launch· default ≈ $12,240/bedroom
$
All-in investment
$259,549
+12.1% over asking

Total return estimate

OptionalNet yield plus an appreciation assumption you choose. Appreciation is a forward-looking assumption, not data — which is why it defaults to 0% and is kept out of the yield figures above.
Annual appreciation assumption0%
0%5% · Business Bay 5-yr avg — historical, not a forecast8%
Indicative total return
5.7%/yr
5.7% net yield + 0% appreciation
Appreciation assumptions are illustrative only. Past regional price growth does not predict future performance; local supply, regulation and currency moves can materially change outcomes. Not financial advice.

Where it sits — and the comps around it

The Airbnb listings behind the market evidence above, on the map. When our photo-matching identifies this exact property on Airbnb, its live listing appears below.

Location

Business Bay

Merano Tower, Approximate area

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Villa Scorecard

Location
Good
Popular area with steady demand
Rental Yield
Strong
5.7% net yield on all-in cost
Occupancy
Weak
44% average occupancy
Nightly Rate
Good
$171 per night
Visual Appeal
Weak
3/10 visual appeal
Size & Space
Weak
0 m² land area
Zoning
Average
STR zoning not confirmed
Tenure
Strong
Freehold ownership

Top Highlights

Strong net yield at 5.7% (fully managed, on all-in cost) — outperforms most villas in this market
Freehold ownership — maximum long-term security

Watch Out

Occupancy at 44% — factor in seasonal gaps
Visual appeal is below average — photos may not compete well on Airbnb listings

Consider carefully. Returns are below market average for this price point.

Risks & What-If

What if occupancy changes?

Brixfox Standard · Non-resident · Fully managed · net yield on all-in cost

30% occ.
3.7%
$790/mo
40% occ.
5.2%
$1,117/mo
44% occ.
5.8%
$1,251/mo
current
54% occ.
7.3%
$1,579/mo
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  • Professional cleaning, laundry & restocking
  • Maintenance & repairs coordination
  • Monthly owner statements & payouts
  • Guest screening & damage protection
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Data Sources & Methodology

ROI calculations use verified Brixfox Intelligence rental data from a 12-month trailing window. Opex: 20% owner-managed, 45% fully-managed. Dubai has no rental-income or annual property tax; a one-off 4% DLD transfer fee applies at purchase. Market factors in Dubai may impact actual yields.