Dubai Property Rental Report for the Month of November 2025
Dubai Property Rental Market Review: November 2025
November 2025 saw a significant surge in Dubai's rental market, recording a remarkable 89,591 contracts with a total value of AED 32.4 billion. This high volume underscores a period of intense churn and renewal within the city's leasing landscape.
A notable trend was the slight predominance of contract renewals over new leases, with 56% of all transactions being renewals. However, new contracts captured a larger share of the total value at 58%, suggesting that new tenancies are commanding higher average rents.
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Contrary to the sales market, the rental sector saw a significant portion of its value derived from non-freehold properties, accounting for 53% of the total rental value. This highlights the activity within areas designated for certain tenancy segments. As expected, residential leases formed the overwhelming majority, making up 77% of all contracts and 65% of the total value. The commercial rental segment also demonstrated substantial activity, representing 22% of contracts and 34% of the value, indicating strong business demand.
Note: USD values are calculated at a fixed exchange rate of AED 3.67 = USD 1. All USD figures are rounded to the nearest million for visual clarity.
Top 10 Performing Rental Localities by Contract Value
The rental market was dominated by industrial and specific commercial districts in November, with traditional residential areas also showing strong aggregate values due to high transaction volumes.
| Rank | Locality | Contract Value (AED) | Contract Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jabal Ali Industrial First | 6,537,430,751 | 1,782 Million |
| 2 | Rega Al Buteen | 3,180,310,276 | 867 Million |
| 3 | Madinat Dubai Almelaheyah | 1,841,535,694 | 502 Million |
| 4 | Al Hudaiba | 1,310,802,217 | 357 Million |
| 5 | Burj Khalifa | 1,286,624,413 | 351 Million |
| 6 | Al Goze Third | 913,719,266 | 249 Million |
| 7 | Dubai Investment Park First | 870,949,671 | 237 Million |
| 8 | Al Warsan Third | 829,514,383 | 226 Million |
| 9 | Al Murqabat | 822,820,574 | 224 Million |
| 10 | Al Baraha | 674,874,966 | 184 Million |
Market Breakdown by Key Metrics
1. By Contract Status
This table shows the split between new rental agreements and the renewal of existing contracts.
| Contract Status | Number of Contracts | Total Value (AED) |
|---|---|---|
| New | 39,497 | 18,869,444,573 |
| Renewed | 50,094 | 13,495,456,256 |
| Grand Total | 89,591 | 32,364,900,829 |
2. By Property Ownership Type
This breakdown differentiates rental activity in freehold versus non-freehold areas.
| Ownership Type | Number of Contracts | Total Value (AED) |
|---|---|---|
| Non Free Hold | 40,315 | 17,265,763,420 |
| Free Hold | 49,276 | 15,099,137,409 |
| Grand Total | 89,591 | 32,364,900,829 |
3. By Property Usage
This table categorizes rental contracts based on the primary intended use of the property.
| Property Usage | Number of Contracts | Total Value (AED) |
|---|---|---|
| Residential | 69,328 | 21,133,627,553 |
| Commercial | 19,677 | 10,991,304,776 |
| Other | 364 | 134,213,266 |
| Industrial | 155 | 48,833,418 |
| Storage | 17 | 18,425,684 |
| Educational facility | 6 | 14,030,007 |
| Health Facility | 29 | 22,072,354 |
| Industrial / Commercial | 14 | 2,353,770 |
| Tourist origin | 1 | 40,000 |
| Grand Total | 89,591 | 32,364,900,829 |
4. By Primary Property Type
This table summarizes the most leased types of properties by total contract value.
| Property Type | Number of Contracts | Total Value (AED) |
|---|---|---|
| Unit (Flats, Offices, etc.) | 79,489 | 29,844,334,124 |
| Villa | 5,559 | 1,469,073,994 |
| Virtual Unit (Flexi-Desks) | 4,203 | 822,300,572 |
| Land | 326 | 66,422,332 |
| Building | 14 | 162,769,807 |
| Other Types | ~20 | ~1 Million |
| Grand Total | 89,591 | 32,364,900,829 |
Note: 'Other Types' category is consolidated for brevity and includes Hotel, Labor Camp, School, etc.
Broader Market Activity
Beyond the top ten, several key areas posted strong rental volumes. Business Bay led in the number of contracts (5,077), reflecting its high-density commercial and residential leasing activity, with a total value of AED 618 million. Established residential communities like Al Barsha First, Al Khairan First, Marsa Dubai, and Mirdif saw high contract counts, contributing significantly to the overall residential volume.
Areas such as Al Warsan First, Muhaisanah Second, and Al Thanyah Fifth demonstrated substantial activity, indicating demand in these locales. The data reveals a rental market driven by both high-value industrial/commercial leases and high-volume residential renewals and new tenancies across a wide spectrum of Dubai's districts.
Disclaimer
This report is based on publicly available data and Dubai Land Department (DLD) transaction summaries as of the date mentioned in the title of this post.
Final and detailed figures from the DLD may vary upon official release.
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