Dubai Real Estate Rental Market Report 20th - 22nd December 2025
Rental activity over the three-day weekend was steady, with nearly 2,000 contracts signed at a total value of AED 206 million. The market was evenly balanced between new contracts and renewals in both number and value. Business Bay and key industrial areas led in total value, while residential contracts dominated the volume. The average contract value was moderate, reflecting consistent activity across a broad range of property types and communities.
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Three-Day Rental Totals
Exchange Rate: AED 1 = USD 0.27
| Metric | Total (AED) | Total (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Rental Value | 206,174,928 | 55,667,231 |
| Number of Contracts | 1,992 |
Contract Status
| Status | # of Contracts | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renewed | 1,145 | 103,659,209 | 27,987,987 |
| New | 847 | 102,515,718 | 27,679,244 |
| Total | 1,992 | 206,174,928 | 55,667,231 |
Ownership Type
| Type | # of Contracts | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free Hold | 1,019 | 116,100,254 | 31,347,069 |
| Non Free Hold | 973 | 90,074,674 | 24,320,162 |
| Total | 1,992 | 206,174,928 | 55,667,231 |
Property Usage
| Usage | # of Contracts | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | 1,676 | 153,260,455 | 41,380,323 |
| Commercial | 308 | 49,296,048 | 13,309,933 |
| Industrial | 7 | 3,587,425 | 968,605 |
| Other | 1 | 31,000 | 8,370 |
| Total | 1,992 | 206,174,928 | 55,667,231 |
Property Type Summary
| Type | # of Contracts | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit (Flats, Offices, etc.) | 1,841 | 179,902,162 | 48,573,584 |
| Flats | 1,448 | 105,131,938 | 28,385,623 |
| Shops | 108 | 19,369,868 | 5,229,864 |
| Labor Camps | 105 | 26,833,135 | 7,244,946 |
| Villa | 110 | 25,039,457 | 6,760,654 |
| Virtual Unit (Office/Shop) | 41 | 1,233,309 | 332,993 |
| Total | 1,992 | 206,174,928 | 55,667,231 |
Top 10 Localities by Rental Value
| Locality | Value (AED) | Value (USD) | # of Contracts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Bay | 12,499,038 | 3,374,740 | 86 |
| Al Goze Industrial Second | 11,739,435 | 3,169,647 | 33 |
| Jabal Ali Industrial First | 9,429,822 | 2,546,052 | 30 |
| Al Barsha South Fourth | 7,861,433 | 2,122,587 | 95 |
| Dubai Investment Park Second | 7,704,534 | 2,080,224 | 25 |
| Al Khairan First | 7,701,000 | 2,079,270 | 68 |
| Marsa Dubai | 6,696,171 | 1,807,966 | 38 |
| Burj Khalifa | 6,508,700 | 1,757,349 | 47 |
| Al Satwa | 6,123,599 | 1,653,372 | 19 |
| Dubai Investment Park First | 5,400,910 | 1,458,246 | 16 |
Other areas accounted for the remaining 125,509,286 AED (33,878,508 USD) across 1,535 contracts. Notable volume was seen in Al Karama, Al Thanyah Fifth, Nadd Hessa, and Al Nahda Second.
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.