Dubai Real Estate Rental Market Report – 12 December 2025
Dubai Real Estate Rental Market Report – 12 December 2025
Daily Market Review
Dubai’s rental market recorded steady activity on 12 December 2025, processing 4,254 contracts valued at AED 1.29 billion. The market continued its established pattern, with renewals making up both the majority of transactions and total value. Residential usage dominated, while industrial areas saw a notable surge in high-value labor camp rentals, influencing the top locality rankings. The day’s activity was geographically concentrated, with two key areas accounting for over half of the total rental value.
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1. Daily Transaction Summary
| Metric | Total (AED) | Total (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Transactions | 4,254 | - |
| Total Rental Value | 1,290,689,317 | 352 Million |
Note: USD conversion calculated at an exchange rate of AED 3.67 = USD 1.
2. By Contract Status
| Contract Status | Number of Transactions | Total (AED) | Total (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renewed | 2,659 | 734,485,152 | 200 Million |
| New | 1,595 | 556,204,164 | 152 Million |
| Grand Total | 4,254 | 1,290,689,317 | 352 Million |
Insight: Renewals strengthened their lead, representing 57% of the day’s total value. This indicates stable tenancy and consistent rental income across many existing contracts.
3. By Property Ownership Type
| Ownership Type | Number of Transactions | Total (AED) | Total (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free Hold | 2,165 | 724,458,973 | 197 Million |
| Non Free Hold | 2,089 | 566,230,344 | 154 Million |
| Grand Total | 4,254 | 1,290,689,317 | 352 Million |
Insight: Freehold properties generated 56% of the rental value. The near-even split in transaction count between freehold and non-freehold areas highlights the diverse nature of Dubai’s rental landscape.
4. By Property Type
| Property Type | Number of Transactions | Total (AED) | Total (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit | 3,836 | 1,198,436,564 | 327 Million |
| Labor Camps | 475 | 751,721,389 | 205 Million |
| Flat | 2,492 | 242,095,915 | 66 Million |
| Shop | 360 | 117,694,752 | 32 Million |
| All Other Unit Types | 509 | 86,924,508 | 24 Million |
| Villa | 238 | 68,243,729 | 19 Million |
| Virtual Unit | 161 | 14,054,201 | 3.8 Million |
| Land | 18 | 8,954,822 | 2.4 Million |
| Building | 1 | 1,000,000 | 0.3 Million |
| Grand Total | 4,254 | 1,290,689,317 | 352 Million |
Insight: The "Unit" category was overwhelmingly dominant. A key driver was the labor camp segment, which, despite a moderate number of contracts, contributed a massive 58% of the day’s total rental value.
5. By Primary Usage
| Usage | Number of Transactions | Total (AED) | Total (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | 3,215 | 1,050,815,190 | 286 Million |
| Commercial | 1,004 | 218,488,005 | 60 Million |
| Industrial | 13 | 11,765,868 | 3.2 Million |
| Other | 19 | 8,993,542 | 2.5 Million |
| Storage | 3 | 626,712 | 0.2 Million |
| Grand Total | 4,254 | 1,290,689,317 | 352 Million |
Insight: Residential rentals formed the core, accounting for 81% of total value. The commercial segment remained active, contributing 17% of the day’s value.
6. By Locality (Top 10 by Value)
| Rank | Locality | Number of Transactions | Total (AED) | Total (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dubai Investment Park Second | 176 | 445,614,722 | 121 Million |
| 2 | Saih Shuaib 4 | 120 | 257,009,047 | 70 Million |
| 3 | Trade Center First | 57 | 51,600,669 | 14 Million |
| 4 | Al Mararr | 62 | 35,190,695 | 9.6 Million |
| 5 | Burj Khalifa | 120 | 26,802,141 | 7.3 Million |
| 6 | Al Goze Industrial Second | 91 | 22,823,325 | 6.2 Million |
| 7 | Jabal Ali Industrial First | 66 | 22,104,424 | 6.0 Million |
| 8 | Business Bay | 169 | 20,668,993 | 5.6 Million |
| 9 | Al Thanyah Fifth | 58 | 20,174,769 | 5.5 Million |
| 10 | Al Warsan First | 155 | 15,532,600 | 4.2 Million |
Other Localities
The remaining 127 localities accounted for 3,240 transactions with a combined value of 351,967,830 AED (96 Million USD). Activity was distributed across various communities including Marsa Dubai, Mirdif, Palm Jumeirah, and Al Barsha South Fourth.
Insight: The day was defined by two major industrial and logistics hubs. Dubai Investment Park Second and Saih Shuaib 4 collectively contributed 54% of the total rental value, almost entirely due to high-value labor camp contracts. Beyond these, rental activity was consistent across a mix of commercial districts and 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 = 3.672 UAE Dirhams
This report is merely informative, and all investments come with risk. You are responsible for your decisions.