Frankfurt Sports Tower: Prices, Rents, Fees & Rules
A studio in Frankfurt Sports Tower asks about AED 487,000 and rents for about AED 41,000 a year, a gross yield near 8.5%. A two-bedroom in the same building asks about AED 1.06 million and rents for about AED 63,000, which is 5.9%.
The tower is a 16-storey freehold building in Dubai Sports City with 224 apartments, finished in 2016. The price gap between its unit types is the first thing to settle, because it decides whether renting, buying to live, or buying to let makes sense.
Frankfurt Sports Tower details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Name | Frankfurt Sports Tower, also listed as Frankfurt Sports Tower 1 |
| Location | Dubai Sports City, Dubai |
| Developer | Shaikhani Group |
| Completed | 2016 |
| Height | 16 storeys |
| Units | 224: 140 studios, 56 one-bedrooms, 28 two-bedrooms |
| Ownership | Freehold, open to buyers of any nationality |
Apartment sizes & layouts
Studios make up 140 of the 224 units, so most of what you will see listed here is a studio.
| Type | Units | Size (sq ft) | Layout |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 140 | 475 to 740 | Closed fitted kitchen, one combined living and sleeping area, marble flooring |
| 1-bedroom | 56 | About 670 to 876 | Attached bathroom, powder room, built-in wardrobes, living and dining area |
| 2-bedroom | 28 | 1,225 to 1,322 | En-suite bathrooms, powder room, built-in wardrobes, living and dining area opening to a balcony |
Most one-bedrooms listed measure 828 to 876 sq ft. Listings advertise views of the golf course, the surrounding community, or the city, and The Els Golf Club is 0.8 km away.
Rent & sale prices
Rents run from about AED 40,000 a year for a studio to AED 85,000 for the highest two-bedroom listing, and units sell from AED 440,000 to AED 1.1 million.
| Unit | Annual rent (asking) | Sale price (asking) | Gross yield (average rent ÷ average price) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | AED 40,000 to 54,000 | AED 440,000 to 510,000 | 8.5% |
| 1-bedroom | AED 50,000 to 70,000 | AED 610,000 to 820,000 | 7.5% |
| 2-bedroom | About AED 63,000 average, up to 85,000 | AED 950,000 to 1,100,000 | 5.9% |
Four things move the number inside each range:
- Furnishing. Fully furnished one-bedrooms mostly ask AED 68,000 to 70,000, against AED 50,000 to 60,000 for typical unfurnished ones.
- Chiller free. Several listings are marked chiller free, meaning the tenant pays no separate cooling bill, so compare those rents only against each other.
- Cheques. Some landlords accept payment in up to 12 cheques.
- Registered prices. Sales register below asking. Studios have recently changed hands between AED 400,000 and AED 530,000, and a 1,322 sq ft two-bedroom registered at AED 900,000 against asking prices starting at AED 950,000.
Service charges & net yield
Service charges total AED 10.60 per sq ft a year, split across eight lines.
| Component | AED per sq ft |
|---|---|
| General upkeep | 2.41 |
| Maintenance | 2.28 |
| Utilities | 2.29 |
| Management | 1.74 |
| Insurance | 0.17 |
| Master community | 1.78 |
| Adjustment | -1.01 |
| Reserve fund | 0.94 |
| Total | 10.60 |
The adjustment is a credit that settles the previous year’s estimate against actual spending. In dirhams, a 530 sq ft studio pays about AED 5,600 a year, an 829 sq ft one-bedroom about AED 8,800, and a 1,322 sq ft two-bedroom about AED 14,000.
Owners carry these charges, so net yield is the figure that matters for a rental purchase. After service charges the average studio nets about 7.4%, a one-bedroom 6.2%, and a two-bedroom 4.6%. A buyer who needs 7% or better has one choice in this tower: the studio.
For buying to live, the same averages work out to about 12 years of rent for a studio, 13 for a one-bedroom, and 17 for a two-bedroom.
Amenities & facilities
The tower’s shared facilities sit mainly on the roof, with the rest at ground and basement level:
- Roof health club with a communal swimming pool, gym, spa, steam room, sauna and Jacuzzi
- Party hall, outdoor terrace and juice bar
- Business centre
- Kids’ play area and a day-care centre
- Three high-speed elevators
- Two basement parking levels plus covered ground-floor parking, with spaces allotted by apartment size
- 24-hour manned security, CCTV and an intercom system
- In-house maintenance team and a high-speed internet connection
- Pets allowed
Location & commute
The tower is a 16 to 29 minute drive from Dubai’s main destinations, reached through Hessa Street and Al Khail Road.
| Destination | Drive time |
|---|---|
| Palm Jumeirah | 16 minutes |
| Burj Al Arab | 18 minutes |
| The Walk JBR | 19 minutes |
| Dubai Mall | 21 minutes |
| Dubai International Airport | 27 minutes |
| Al Maktoum International Airport | 29 minutes |
No metro station is within walking distance. Al Furjan and Discovery Gardens stations are a 14 minute drive away and Jumeirah Golf Estates station is 17 minutes, while three Dubai Production City bus stops are 5 to 7 minutes away. A car matters here, and the area’s roads fill at peak hours.
Daily errands are close. Mini marts such as KP Mart (0.3 km) and Geant Express (0.4 km), a Life Pharmacy (0.5 km) and several laundrettes are all within 0.6 km. For a full supermarket, Carrefour Market is 6 minutes by car, Al Maya 7 minutes and Waitrose Motor City 9 minutes.
Schools & nearby places
Four schools sit within a short drive:
- GEMS School of Research and Innovation, 1.3 km
- Sunmarke School, 1.5 km
- Victory Heights Primary School, 1.8 km, rated Outstanding
- Nord Anglia International School Dubai, rated Outstanding
Nurseries nearby include Victory Heights Foundation Stage, The Wonder Years Nursery, Kinder Castle Nursery and IDEA ELC.
For open space, Farfar Park is 1.1 km away, Victory Heights Community Park 1.2 km and Halfa Park 1.3 km. Dubai International Stadium, with room for 25,000 spectators, is an 8 minute drive, and Dubai Miracle Garden is 4.7 km away.
Renting a unit: steps & costs
Renting takes six steps, and the upfront cost on a AED 55,000 unfurnished one-bedroom comes to about AED 7,600 before the first rent cheque.
- Shortlist units through a RERA-registered broker and view them. Ask whether the rent is chiller free.
- Agree the rent and the number of cheques.
- Sign the Unified Tenancy Contract. Bring your passport, residence visa and Emirates ID. Pay the security deposit (5% of annual rent for unfurnished units, 10% for furnished) and the agent fee (5% of annual rent).
- Register the contract through the Ejari registration service. The landlord is responsible for registering and the tenant normally pays the fee. Online registration costs AED 120 in government fees, and a trustee centre adds a AED 95 service partner fee plus VAT.
- Activate electricity and water through the DEWA move-in service once the Ejari certificate is issued. The deposit for an apartment is AED 2,000, refundable, and supply switches on within 15 hours of payment.
- Set up internet and collect keys and access cards.
On the AED 55,000 example, the 5% deposit is AED 2,750, the agent fee AED 2,750, Ejari AED 120 and the DEWA deposit AED 2,000. Tenants also pay a 5% housing fee on annual rent, billed monthly through DEWA.
Buying a unit: steps & fees
A purchase takes six steps, and government costs on a AED 480,000 studio come to about AED 21,900.
- Agree a price through a licensed broker, using recent registered sale prices as the benchmark rather than asking prices.
- Sign Form F, the memorandum of understanding, and pay a 10% deposit held by the brokerage.
- The seller requests a no-objection certificate from the developer or building management, which confirms service charges are settled.
- Arrange mortgage approval if financing, or prepare manager’s cheques if paying cash.
- Meet the seller at a Dubai Land Department trustee office to complete the transfer. The buyer pays the 4% transfer fee, the AED 580 title deed fee and the trustee office fee (AED 2,000 plus VAT up to AED 500,000, AED 4,000 plus VAT above it).
- Receive the title deed in your name, then activate DEWA with it.
On a AED 480,000 studio that is AED 19,200 in transfer fee, AED 580 for the title deed and AED 2,100 for the trustee office. Add the usual 2% agent commission of AED 9,600 and the total reaches about AED 31,500, roughly nine months of studio rent.
Ownership, tenancy & visa rules
- Frankfurt Sports Tower is freehold, and buyers of any nationality hold the title deed in their own name.
- Every tenancy in Dubai must be registered through Ejari, and the registration renews with each new lease term.
- Disputes over rent increases, deposits or eviction notices go to the Rental Disputes Center.
- Sole owners qualify for the two-year property investor visa with no minimum property value, and joint owners need AED 400,000 each.
- The ten-year Golden Visa needs property worth AED 2 million, above the highest asking price in this tower.
FAQ
Can foreigners buy an apartment in Frankfurt Sports Tower?
Yes. The building is freehold, so buyers of any nationality can own a unit outright, and the Dubai Land Department issues the title deed in the buyer’s name.
How much are the service charges at Frankfurt Sports Tower?
Service charges total AED 10.60 per sq ft a year. An 829 sq ft one-bedroom pays about AED 8,800 annually.
Does Frankfurt Sports Tower allow pets?
Yes, the building is pet-friendly.
Is there a metro station near Frankfurt Sports Tower?
Not within walking distance. Al Furjan and Discovery Gardens stations are each a 14 minute drive away, and Jumeirah Golf Estates station is 17 minutes.
How many apartments are in Frankfurt Sports Tower?
The tower has 224 apartments: 140 studios, 56 one-bedrooms and 28 two-bedrooms.
Which unit fits your plan
Match the unit to the number you are trying to hit:
- Renting under AED 45,000 a year: a studio. Listings start at AED 40,000, and furnished studios ask AED 48,000 to 51,000.
- Buying to let for 7% net or better: a studio is the only unit type that clears it.
- Buying to live: a one-bedroom sits at about 13 years of rent, against 17 for a two-bedroom. A two-bedroom suits a family that wants the schools within 1.3 to 1.9 km.
The trade-offs are the same for every unit: no metro within walking distance and busy access roads at peak hours.
Before making an offer, ask the agent for the latest registered sale prices, since they run below asking, and visit on a weekday morning to test the drive out.
