Dubai Real Estate Rental Market Report 23 December 2025
The rental market saw its busiest day of the period, with over 4,300 contracts generating AED 1.29 billion in value. Renewals dominated, accounting for nearly 65% of the total value. A remarkable surge in high-value hotel apartment and commercial leases, particularly in Hor Al Anz East and Dubai Investment Park Second, drove the day's total. This indicates significant long-term commercial and hospitality sector activity alongside steady residential demand.
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Source: Building Arabia.
Daily Rental Totals
Exchange Rate: AED 1 = USD 0.27
| Metric | Total (AED) | Total (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Rental Value | 1,294,760,299 | 349,585,281 |
| Number of Contracts | 4,302 |
Contract Status
| Status | # of Contracts | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renewed | 2,560 | 839,201,966 | 226,584,531 |
| New | 1,742 | 455,558,333 | 123,000,750 |
| Total | 4,302 | 1,294,760,299 | 349,585,281 |
Ownership Type
| Type | # of Contracts | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free Hold | 2,153 | 694,682,081 | 187,564,162 |
| Non Free Hold | 2,149 | 600,078,218 | 162,021,119 |
| Total | 4,302 | 1,294,760,299 | 349,585,281 |
Property Usage
| Usage | # of Contracts | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial | 1,186 | 621,799,411 | 167,885,841 |
| Residential | 3,073 | 659,665,203 | 178,109,605 |
| Other | 32 | 11,611,832 | 3,135,195 |
| Industrial | 11 | 1,683,852 | 454,640 |
| Total | 4,302 | 1,294,760,299 | 349,585,281 |
Property Type Summary
| Type | # of Contracts | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit (Flats, Offices, etc.) | 3,833 | 1,212,714,472 | 327,432,908 |
| Hotel Apartments | 77 | 346,500,000 | 93,555,000 |
| Flats | 2,485 | 373,575,110 | 100,865,280 |
| Labor Camps | 344 | 239,453,286 | 64,652,387 |
| Villa | 225 | 56,688,901 | 15,306,003 |
| Virtual Unit (Office) | 220 | 9,837,115 | 2,656,021 |
| Building (Hotel) | 1 | 8,000,000 | 2,160,000 |
| Land | 23 | 7,519,810 | 2,030,349 |
| Total | 4,302 | 1,294,760,299 | 349,585,281 |
Top 10 Localities by Rental Value
| Locality | Value (AED) | Value (USD) | # of Contracts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hor Al Anz East | 348,178,650 | 94,008,236 | 105 |
| Dubai Investment Park Second | 215,492,314 | 58,182,925 | 213 |
| Al Goze Industrial Second | 198,383,231 | 53,563,472 | 142 |
| Business Bay | 65,886,040 | 17,789,231 | 287 |
| Al Thanyah Fifth | 34,429,587 | 9,295,988 | 73 |
| Al Barsha First | 30,171,950 | 8,146,427 | 56 |
| Marsa Dubai | 22,614,079 | 6,105,801 | 76 |
| Al Safouh Second | 21,213,560 | 5,727,661 | 27 |
| Mankhool | 16,954,202 | 4,577,635 | 59 |
| Jabal Ali Industrial First | 12,857,854 | 3,471,621 | 65 |
Other areas accounted for the remaining 328,578,632 AED (88,716,231 USD) across 3,177 contracts. Notable volume was seen in Al Warsan First, Al Barsha South Fourth, Al Karama, and Nadd Hessa.
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.