Dubai Real Estate Rental Daily Report: December 3 - 4, 2025
Dubai Real Estate Rental Market Report
December 3-4, 2025
With the extended holiday period following the UAE National Day weekend now in full swing, the Dubai rental market has re-engaged with notable momentum. The two-day period saw a significant volume of activity, registering over 4,000 rental contracts with a total value approaching AED 789 million (USD 215 million). A clear trend emerged, highlighting the sustained demand for residential units in established urban communities. Interestingly, the data also reveals a substantial portion of rental value concentrated in larger-scale, non-freehold accommodations, indicating strong activity in the industrial and workforce housing sectors.
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Market Overview
| Metric | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Rental Contracts | 4,053 | |
| Total Contract Value | AED 788,873,900 | USD 214,800,000 |
All conversions approximate at 1 USD = 3.6725 AED
Key Market Breakdown
1. Freehold vs. Non-Freehold Areas
The rental activity was nearly evenly split between freehold and non-freehold areas, but the value distribution tells a different story. Non-freehold areas, often encompassing older city communities and industrial zones, accounted for a larger share of the total contract value, driven by high-value commercial and labor accommodation leases.
| Area Type | Number of Contracts | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non Free Hold | 1,795 | 468,700,399 | 127,600,000 |
| Free Hold | 2,258 | 320,173,501 | 87,180,000 |
2. By Property Type
The market was overwhelmingly driven by residential and commercial unit rentals. However, a few standout categories captured significant value, with Labor Camps and Villas representing major commitments.
| Property Type | Number of Contracts | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit (Flats/Apartments) | 3,576 | 697,689,364 | 189,940,000 |
| Labor Camps | 239 | 321,481,148 | 87,520,000 |
| Villa | 285 | 72,510,973 | 19,740,000 |
| Office | 359 | 71,142,635 | 19,370,000 |
| Shop | 256 | 49,299,240 | 13,420,000 |
| All Other Types | 338 | 16,750,540 | 4,560,000 |
3. By Property Usage
Residential rentals dominated the number of contracts, aligning with the high volume of unit and villa leases. Commercial rentals also showed healthy activity in both volume and value.
| Usage | Number of Contracts | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | 3,177 | 635,691,865 | 173,070,000 |
| Commercial | 858 | 136,608,752 | 37,190,000 |
| Industrial / Other | 18 | 16,573,283 | 4,510,000 |
Top 10 Performing Localities by Rental Value
The geographic distribution of rental value highlights a tale of two markets: large-scale industrial accommodations and prime urban residential areas.
| Rank | Locality | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saih Shuaib 4 | 230,793,228 | 62,840,000 |
| 2 | Madinat Dubai Almelaheyah | 54,420,820 | 14,810,000 |
| 3 | Jabal Ali Industrial First | 47,747,405 | 13,000,000 |
| 4 | Trade Center First | 38,883,677 | 10,590,000 |
| 5 | Business Bay | 29,849,188 | 8,130,000 |
| 6 | Burj Khalifa | 25,992,447 | 7,080,000 |
| 7 | Al Goze Industrial Second | 17,430,612 | 4,750,000 |
| 8 | Al Khairan First | 15,080,250 | 4,110,000 |
| 9 | Marsa Dubai | 14,081,638 | 3,830,000 |
| 10 | Al Warsan First | 13,810,276 | 3,760,000 |
Market Breadth:
Beyond the top 10, rental activity was recorded across over 100 additional localities throughout Dubai. These areas collectively accounted for 3,237 contracts with a total value of AED 309.8 million (USD 84.3 million), illustrating widespread rental demand and a diverse, active market from coastal communities to inland industrial and established residential neighborhoods.
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.
1 US Dollar = 3.6725 UAE Dirhams
This report is merely informative, and all investments come with risk. You are responsible for your decisions.