Dubai Real Estate Rental Transactions - 03 April 2026
Dubai Real Estate Rental Transaction Report
Friday, 03 April 2026
Dubai’s rental registry recorded 3,239 transactions with a total value of AED 705,390,500 (USD 192,073,656).
New contracts accounted for 1,410 transactions, while 1,829 were renewals. Non Free Hold registrations exceeded Free Hold in volume, while commercial usage led in total value.
Nourelle by Meraas at Madinat Jumeirah Living (MJL) , Dubai
Source: Building Arabia.
Transactions by Contract Type
| Category | Number of Transactions | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| New | 1410 | 374,446,686 | 101,959,615 |
| Renewed | 1829 | 330,943,814 | 90,114,041 |
| Grand Total | 3239 | 705,390,500 | 192,073,656 |
Transactions by Property Ownership
| Category | Number of Transactions | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free Hold | 1333 | 334,982,423 | 91,213,730 |
| Non Free Hold | 1906 | 370,408,077 | 100,859,926 |
| Grand Total | 3239 | 705,390,500 | 192,073,656 |
Transactions by Property Usage
| Category | Number of Transactions | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial | 1192 | 377,760,357 | 102,861,908 |
| Educational facility | 1 | 1,100,000 | 299,523 |
| Industrial | 25 | 11,862,777 | 3,230,164 |
| Residential | 2011 | 313,973,490 | 85,493,122 |
| Other | 10 | 693,876 | 188,939 |
| Grand Total | 3239 | 705,390,500 | 192,073,656 |
Transactions by Property Type
| Category | Number of Transactions | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| A) Building | 1 | 602,778 | 164,133 |
| Factory | 1 | 602,778 | 164,133 |
| Subtotal A) Building | 1 | 602,778 | 164,133 |
| B) Land | 6 | 494,548 | 134,662 |
| Other | 6 | 494,548 | 134,662 |
| Subtotal B) Land | 6 | 494,548 | 134,662 |
| C) Unit | 2887 | 470,428,110 | 128,094,788 |
| Complex Warehouse | 1 | 81,900 | 22,301 |
| Flat | 1613 | 163,729,496 | 44,582,572 |
| GYM | 1 | 100,000 | 27,229 |
| Hotel | 17 | 2,221,800 | 605,051 |
| Kiosk | 3 | 109,770 | 29,872 |
| Labor Camps | 188 | 32,964,528 | 8,969,238 |
| Office | 694 | 117,522,142 | 31,973,354 |
| Open space | 1 | 290,000 | 78,965 |
| Parking | 1 | 47,250 | 12,858 |
| Pharmacy | 1 | 2,200,000 | 598,586 |
| Restaurant | 1 | 60,000 | 16,337 |
| School | 1 | 1,100,000 | 299,523 |
| Shop | 272 | 121,226,705 | 33,023,065 |
| Showroom | 14 | 11,766,093 | 3,202,475 |
| Staff Accommodation | 2 | 60,000 | 16,337 |
| Store | 2 | 205,000 | 55,782 |
| Studio | 28 | 843,500 | 229,684 |
| Warehouse | 34 | 8,742,724 | 2,379,503 |
| Warehouse complex | 10 | 6,855,850 | 1,867,079 |
| Workshop | 1 | 192,351 | 52,355 |
| Other | 2 | 109,000 | 29,663 |
| Subtotal C) Unit | 2887 | 470,428,110 | 128,094,788 |
| D) Villa | 191 | 123,285,016 | 33,546,907 |
| Complex Villas | 15 | 2,815,458 | 766,116 |
| Shop | 3 | 292,550 | 79,605 |
| Villa | 173 | 120,177,008 | 32,701,186 |
| Subtotal D) Villa | 191 | 123,285,016 | 33,546,907 |
| E) Virtual Unit | 154 | 110,580,048 | 30,133,365 |
| Office | 149 | 4,854,265 | 1,321,801 |
| Shop | 5 | 105,725,783 | 28,811,564 |
| Subtotal E) Virtual Unit | 154 | 110,580,048 | 30,133,365 |
| Grand Total | 3239 | 705,390,500 | 192,073,656 |
Top 10 Localities by Value
| Category | Number of Transactions | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burj Khalifa | 43 | 118,982,981 | 32,398,361 |
| Al Saffa First | 31 | 72,475,596 | 19,734,676 |
| Zaabeel Second | 9 | 70,455,100 | 19,183,146 |
| Al Hebiah First | 14 | 42,058,826 | 11,452,370 |
| Jabal Ali Industrial First | 92 | 32,888,663 | 8,953,351 |
| Al Barsha South Fourth | 87 | 19,381,124 | 5,277,365 |
| Business Bay | 151 | 17,957,702 | 4,889,141 |
| Al Ras | 35 | 17,512,330 | 4,767,823 |
| Nad Al Shiba Third | 4 | 15,365,217 | 4,183,860 |
| Al Bada | 30 | 15,206,413 | 4,140,589 |
Outside the top ten, 131 other localities recorded activity with a combined value of AED 283,106,548 (USD 77,090,326). The next highest areas include Mankhool, Al Goze Third, and Palm Jumeirah.
Conclusion
The registry for 03 April 2026 shows higher volume in renewed contracts, while new contracts contributed more to total value. Non Free Hold properties accounted for the larger share of transactions.
Units remained the dominant property type by volume and value, with flats, offices, and shops forming the core of activity.
Disclaimer
This report is based on publicly available market transaction summaries and compiled data related to Dubai real estate activity for the stated period.
Figures are presented for informational purposes only and may vary from final official statistics published by the Dubai Land Department (DLD).
1 US Dollar = 3.6725 UAE Dirhams
This material does not constitute financial or investment advice. Real estate investments involve risk and readers should conduct independent research before making any investment decisions.