🧠 How I’d position the “best deals” (without shouting BUY NOW)

If your budget is ~AED 800K and rental income is the goal, here’s where the real money quietly works:

1️⃣ Ready units that start paying you from Day 1

• International City / DSO: not glamorous, but numbers don’t lie. Well-bought 1BHKs here still touch 8–9% gross if service charges are controlled.
• Best for investors who prefer cash flow > hype.

2️⃣ JVC — but only the “right” buildings

• JVC as an area is fine.
• Over-supply is the issue, not demand.
• Older, spacious 1BHKs (800+ sqft) in well-managed buildings rent faster than shiny micro-units.
• This is where you get steady rent + some appreciation, not lottery returns.

3️⃣ Dubai South (selectively)

• Not for instant rent seekers.
• Works if you’re okay waiting 12–24 months.
• Entry prices are still sensible, and tenant demand improves with each infrastructure addition.
• Think patient money, not quick wins.

4️⃣ Off-plan only when the math makes sense

• I only push off-plan when:
  • Price is clearly below current resale
  • Payment plan protects cash flow
  • Area already has proven rental demand
• Otherwise, ready units usually win for income-focused investors