Dubai Real Estate Rental Daily Report: December 5, 2025
Dubai Property Rental Market Daily Snapshot: 5th December 2025
The Dubai rental market demonstrated significant activity on December 5th, recording 3,562 new contracts and renewals with a total value of AED 987.8 million. This represents a robust daily volume, reflecting steady transactional flow as the year draws to a close.
A clear trend for the day was the dominance of new lease agreements, which accounted for 46% of all contracts but a commanding 77% of the total rental value. This indicates that new tenancies are entering the market at notably higher rental rates compared to renewals.
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The industrial and commercial sectors were the primary drivers of value, with non-freehold areas contributing 72% of the total daily rental sum. Residential contracts made up the vast majority of transactions by volume (79%), underscoring consistent demand in the housing sector.
Note: USD values are calculated at a fixed exchange rate of AED 3.67 = USD 1. All USD figures are rounded to the nearest thousand for clarity.
Top 10 Performing Rental Localities by Daily Contract Value
Industrial zones led the market on December 5th, with a single area accounting for nearly half of the day's total rental value.
| Rank | Locality | Contract Value (AED) | Contract Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jabal Ali Industrial First | 435,131,109 | 118,565,000 |
| 2 | Port Saeed | 65,786,132 | 17,925,000 |
| 3 | Al Goze Third | 47,706,496 | 13,000,000 |
| 4 | Burj Khalifa | 35,452,856 | 9,661,000 |
| 5 | Business Bay | 23,279,621 | 6,344,000 |
| 6 | Al Karama | 21,947,839 | 5,980,000 |
| 7 | Saih Shuaib 3 | 21,671,592 | 5,905,000 |
| 8 | Al Warsan First | 16,162,334 | 4,404,000 |
| 9 | Marsa Dubai | 13,460,790 | 3,668,000 |
| 10 | Jabal Ali First | 12,497,911 | 3,406,000 |
Daily Market Breakdown by Key Metrics
1. By Contract Status
This table distinguishes between newly registered leases and the renewal of existing contracts.
| Contract Status | Number of Contracts | Total Value (AED) |
|---|---|---|
| New | 1,652 | 756,751,443 |
| Renewed | 1,910 | 231,007,767 |
| Grand Total | 3,562 | 987,759,210 |
2. By Property Ownership Type
This shows rental activity split between freehold and non-freehold designated areas.
| Ownership Type | Number of Contracts | Total Value (AED) |
|---|---|---|
| Non Free Hold | 1,666 | 710,932,354 |
| Free Hold | 1,896 | 276,826,856 |
| Grand Total | 3,562 | 987,759,210 |
3. By Property Usage
This categorizes rental contracts based on the primary intended use of the leased property.
| Property Usage | Number of Contracts | Total Value (AED) |
|---|---|---|
| Residential | 2,804 | 768,077,515 |
| Commercial | 723 | 211,049,103 |
| Other | 25 | 6,009,797 |
| Industrial | 8 | 1,353,104 |
| Educational facility | 2 | 1,269,690 |
| Grand Total | 3,562 | 987,759,210 |
4. By Primary Property Type
This summarizes the most leased types of properties by total daily contract value.
| Property Type | Number of Contracts | Total Value (AED) |
|---|---|---|
| Unit (Flats, Offices, etc.) | 3,184 | 923,437,097 |
| Villa | 218 | 50,898,318 |
| Virtual Unit (Flexi-Desks) | 134 | 6,738,307 |
| Land | 26 | 6,685,487 |
| Grand Total | 3,562 | 987,759,210 |
Note: 'Unit' category is consolidated and includes Flats, Offices, Shops, Labor Camps, etc.
Broader Market Activity
Beyond the top ten, a diverse mix of areas contributed to the day's activity. Established residential communities like Al Barsha First, Al Khairan First, Nadd Hessa, and Al Nahda First saw healthy transaction volumes. Key commercial and mixed-use districts such as Dubai Investment Park (First & Second), Al Barsha South Fourth, and Hadaeq Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid also posted solid figures.
The data reveals a daily market characterized by a few high-value industrial contracts setting the tone, supported by widespread residential leasing activity across more than 100 different localities, from core urban neighborhoods to developing suburban 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.
1 US Dollar = 3.672 UAE Dirhams
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