Dubai Real Estate Rental Transactions - 19 March 2026
Dubai Rental Transactions
Registered Thursday, 19 March 2026
Dubai recorded 470 rental transactions on Thursday, 19 March 2026, with a total registered value of AED 49,815,362. Activity was distributed across multiple contract structures, ownership types, and property uses, with units accounting for the majority of transactions.
Skyvue Solair, Dubai
Source: Building Arabia.
Transactions by Contract Type
| Category | Number of Transactions | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| New | 189 | 28,353,809 | 7,725,833 |
| Renewed | 281 | 21,461,554 | 5,847,835 |
| Grand Total | 470 | 49,815,362 | 13,573,668 |
Transactions by Property Ownership Type
| Category | Number of Transactions | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free Hold | 278 | 36,448,082 | 9,931,357 |
| Non Free Hold | 192 | 13,367,281 | 3,642,311 |
| Grand Total | 470 | 49,815,362 | 13,573,668 |
Transactions by Property Usage
| Category | Number of Transactions | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial | 72 | 19,118,249 | 5,209,332 |
| Residential | 397 | 30,642,113 | 8,349,350 |
| Other | 1 | 55,000 | 14,986 |
| Grand Total | 470 | 49,815,362 | 13,573,668 |
Transactions by Property Type
| Category | Number of Transactions | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| A) Unit | 420 | 36,020,765 | 9,814,922 |
| Flat | 343 | 23,123,438 | 6,300,664 |
| Hotel | 6 | 290,000 | 79,019 |
| Labor Camps | 19 | 633,025 | 172,486 |
| Office | 18 | 7,121,191 | 1,940,379 |
| Shop | 24 | 2,431,681 | 662,583 |
| Showroom | 1 | 966,000 | 263,215 |
| Studio | 3 | 135,000 | 36,785 |
| Warehouse | 6 | 1,320,430 | 359,790 |
| B) Villa | 33 | 6,805,650 | 1,854,401 |
| Complex Villas | 1 | 161,000 | 43,869 |
| Villa | 32 | 6,644,650 | 1,810,531 |
| C) Virtual Unit | 17 | 6,988,947 | 1,904,345 |
| Office | 16 | 411,725 | 112,187 |
| Shop | 1 | 6,577,222 | 1,792,159 |
| Grand Total | 470 | 49,815,362 | 13,573,668 |
Top 10 Localities by Value
| Locality | Number of Transactions | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burj Khalifa | 1 | 6,577,222 | 1,792,159 |
| Business Bay | 22 | 4,661,578 | 1,270,185 |
| Al Jadaf | 29 | 2,902,367 | 790,836 |
| Al Thanyah Fifth | 6 | 2,696,801 | 734,823 |
| Jabal Ali First | 26 | 1,590,928 | 433,495 |
| Al Hebiah Third | 6 | 1,529,000 | 416,621 |
| Marsa Dubai | 11 | 1,464,251 | 398,978 |
| Al Thanyah First | 2 | 1,305,949 | 355,844 |
| Al Barsha South Fourth | 17 | 1,212,666 | 330,427 |
| Nadd Hessa | 16 | 1,021,785 | 278,416 |
Outside the top 10, 76 other localities recorded activity with a combined value of AED 24,852,815. The next highest areas include Rega Al Buteen, Ras Al Khor Industrial Third, and Naif.
Renewals accounted for the larger share of transaction volume, while new contracts carried higher aggregate value. Residential use dominated transaction count, whereas commercial leases represented a significant portion of total value. Free Hold properties led both in volume and value.
Units remained the primary asset class, driven largely by flat transactions. Villa and virtual unit segments recorded comparatively lower volumes, with a single high-value shop transaction contributing notably within the virtual unit category.
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.