52|42 service charge
The 2026 service charge at 52|42 is AED 27.05 per sqft per year for residential units, up 40.1% since 2023. That is AED 24,345 a year on a 900 sqft apartment — about AED 2,029 a month.
Source: Dubai Land Department owners association register (2026 approved budget), read 26 September 2026.
What it costs by unit size
| Unit | Per year | Per quarter | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio ~450 sqft | AED 12,173 | AED 3,043 | AED 1,014 |
| 1 bed ~750 sqft | AED 20,288 | AED 5,072 | AED 1,691 |
| 2 bed ~1,100 sqft | AED 29,755 | AED 7,439 | AED 2,480 |
| 3 bed ~1,700 sqft | AED 45,985 | AED 11,496 | AED 3,832 |
Multiply AED 27.05 by your own built-up area for the exact figure, or use the service charge calculator to see what it does to your yield.
Where the money goes
The 2026 approved budget, per sqft.
| Maintenance | AED 6.23 | |
| Utilities Services | AED 6.1 | |
| Unit A/C (Charges) | AED 4.39 | |
| Services | AED 4.17 | |
| Reserved Fund | AED 2.92 | |
| Improvement | AED 1.13 | |
| Management Services | AED 1.03 | |
| Master Community | AED 0.66 | |
| Insurance | AED 0.34 | |
| Income | AED 0.08 | |
| Total | AED 27.05 |
Service charge history
Every approved budget on record for 52|42. This is the part no other Dubai property site publishes — a rate that has jumped repeatedly is worth asking the owners' association about before you buy.
Other usage types in this building
RERA approves a separate rate per usage. Retail, offices and parking are budgeted apart from homes.
| Usage | Rate per sqft |
|---|---|
| Residential (shown above) | AED 27.05 |
| Retail | AED 16.67 |
How it compares in Dubai Marina
The median across 155 buildings in Dubai Marina is AED 19.7 per sqft, ranging from AED 3.64 to AED 86.98. 52|42 is 37% above the median.
Questions owners ask
What is the service charge at 52|42?
52|42 has a RERA-approved service charge of AED 27.05 per square foot per year for 2026 (Residential units). On a 900 sqft apartment that is AED 24,345 a year, or about AED 2,029 a month.
What does that service charge pay for?
The approved budget splits into 10 categories, the largest being Maintenance at AED 6.23, Utilities Services at AED 6.1, Unit A/C (Charges) at AED 4.39 per sqft. Service charges cover common-area maintenance, cleaning, security, insurance, shared utilities, management fees and a reserve fund for major works.
Is this the figure I will actually be billed?
It is the rate RERA approved for the building budget, which is what your owners' association bills against, multiplied by your unit's built-up area. Invoicing is usually quarterly through Mollak. Your own invoice can differ if your unit has a different usage type — parking and retail are budgeted separately — so check your Mollak statement for the exact amount.
Has the service charge at 52|42 gone up?
The approved rate was AED 18.74 per sqft in 2022 and is AED 27.05 for 2026 — up 40.1% since 2023. Owners' associations must submit a budget to RERA each year, so increases follow an approved cost rather than a landlord decision.
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