Dubai Real Estate Rental Market Report 15 December 2025
Market Review
Dubai’s rental market closed Monday with robust activity, recording over AED 1.24 billion across 4,394 contracts. The day presented a clear narrative: renewed leases dominated both volume and value, while non-freehold properties continued to anchor the broader rental landscape. High-value labor camp and hotel contracts significantly influenced the totals, particularly in industrial zones. Geographically, activity concentrated in key logistics and established residential corridors, reflecting the dual engines of Dubai’s rental demand.
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1. Daily Transaction Overview
| Metric | Total (AED) | Total (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Transactions | 4,394 | – |
| Total Rental Value | 1,241,116,476 | 338 Million |
Note: USD conversion calculated at AED 3.67 = USD 1.
2. Contract Status Analysis
| Contract Status | Number of Contracts | Total (AED) | Total (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renewed | 2,752 | 852,473,821 | 232 Million |
| New | 1,642 | 388,642,654 | 106 Million |
| Grand Total | 4,394 | 1,241,116,476 | 338 Million |
Observation: Renewals firmly led the market, securing 69% of the day’s total value. This shift back toward existing tenancies suggests a period of consolidation and stable occupancy.
3. Ownership Profile
| Ownership Type | Number of Contracts | Total (AED) | Total (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non Free Hold | 2,178 | 723,442,353 | 197 Million |
| Free Hold | 2,216 | 517,674,122 | 141 Million |
| Grand Total | 4,394 | 1,241,116,476 | 338 Million |
Observation: Non-freehold (leasehold) properties generated 58% of rental capital, reclaiming their typical position as the sector's value driver after recent fluctuations.
4. Asset Utilization
| Usage | Number of Contracts | Total (AED) | Total (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | 3,475 | 892,361,236 | 243 Million |
| Commercial | 879 | 337,356,055 | 92 Million |
| Tourist Origin | 1 | 2,750,000 | 0.75 Million |
| Industrial | 10 | 3,285,001 | 0.90 Million |
| Other | 29 | 5,364,184 | 1.46 Million |
| Grand Total | 4,394 | 1,241,116,476 | 338 Million |
Observation: Residential rentals accounted for 72% of total value, maintaining their core role. The commercial segment contributed a solid 27%, reflecting ongoing business activity.
5. Property Category Breakdown
| Property Type | Number of Contracts | Total (AED) | Total (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit | 4,014 | 1,176,230,074 | 320 Million |
| Labor Camps | 323 | 445,543,788 | 121 Million |
| Flat | 2,863 | 395,042,573 | 108 Million |
| Hotel | 43 | 140,180,000 | 38 Million |
| Shop | 322 | 117,638,705 | 32 Million |
| Office | 334 | 47,079,629 | 13 Million |
| Other Unit Types | 129 | 30,745,379 | 8.4 Million |
| Villa | 258 | 55,670,408 | 15.2 Million |
| Land | 19 | 3,860,775 | 1.05 Million |
| Building | 1 | 1,093,000 | 0.30 Million |
| Virtual Unit | 102 | 4,262,218 | 1.16 Million |
| Grand Total | 4,394 | 1,241,116,476 | 338 Million |
Observation: The unit category remained the market’s backbone, delivering 95% of total value. Labor camps and hotel contracts were particularly influential, together representing nearly half (47%) of the day’s rental capital despite a modest transaction count.
6. Geographic Performance: Top 10 Localities
| Rank | Locality | Number of Contracts | Total (AED) | Total (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jabal Ali Industrial First | 190 | 360,065,072 | 98.1 Million |
| 2 | Al Muteena | 103 | 181,446,738 | 49.4 Million |
| 3 | Al Satwa | 65 | 172,815,346 | 47.1 Million |
| 4 | Dubai Investment Park Second | 118 | 87,037,201 | 23.7 Million |
| 5 | Burj Khalifa | 136 | 30,299,975 | 8.26 Million |
| 6 | Business Bay | 196 | 24,637,197 | 6.71 Million |
| 7 | Nadd Hessa | 97 | 17,872,512 | 4.87 Million |
| 8 | Marsa Dubai | 73 | 14,092,917 | 3.84 Million |
| 9 | Al Thanyah Fifth | 68 | 13,534,449 | 3.69 Million |
| 10 | Al Barsha South Fourth | 152 | 10,988,985 | 2.99 Million |
Wider Market Activity
The remaining 130 localities accounted for 3,156 transactions valued at 334,325,080 AED (91.1 Million USD). Notable volume was recorded in Al Khairan First, Al Warsan First, Al Karama, Mirdif, and Al Barsha First.
Observation: Jabal Ali Industrial First delivered a commanding performance, contributing 29% of the day’s total rental value—a direct result of multiple high-value labor camp and industrial warehouse contracts. Al Muteena and Al Satwa followed with strong showings, indicating significant commercial or large residential building activity. The list highlights the continued strength of both industrial logistics hubs and established urban 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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