Dubai Real Estate Rental Transactions: 22 - 28 March 2026
Dubai Real Estate Rental Transaction Report
Week: 22 – 28 March 2026
Dubai’s rental registry recorded 17,444 transactions during the week, with a total value of AED 10,205,096,500 (USD 2,778,787,202). Conversions are based on the fixed exchange rate of 3.6725.
Activity was led by residential contracts in terms of volume, while commercial segments contributed a significant share of total value. Renewals continued to represent the larger portion of transactions, though new contracts accounted for the higher aggregate value.
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Transactions by Contract Type
| Category | Number of Transactions | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| New | 6,084 | 5,663,687,814 | 1,542,188,649 |
| Renewed | 11,360 | 4,541,408,686 | 1,236,598,553 |
| Grand Total | 17,444 | 10,205,096,500 | 2,778,787,202 |
Transactions by Property Ownership Type
| Category | Number of Transactions | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free Hold | 8,400 | 5,899,603,955 | 1,606,427,217 |
| Non Free Hold | 9,044 | 4,305,492,545 | 1,172,360,000 |
| Grand Total | 17,444 | 10,205,096,500 | 2,778,787,202 |
Transactions by Property Usage
| Category | Number of Transactions | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial | 3,569 | 4,029,809,289 | 1,097,293,197 |
| Educational facility | 1 | 84,480 | 23,003 |
| Health Facility | 1 | 38,587,500 | 10,507,148 |
| Industrial | 66 | 52,732,169 | 14,358,657 |
| Residential | 13,737 | 6,060,728,573 | 1,650,299,135 |
| Storage | 4 | 324,672 | 88,406 |
| Other | 66 | 22,829,817 | 6,216,424 |
| Grand Total | 17,444 | 10,205,096,500 | 2,778,787,202 |
Transactions by Property Type
| Category | Number of Transactions | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| A) Building | 3 | 2,290,000 | 623,553 |
| Building | 1 | 1,800,000 | 490,129 |
| Factory | 1 | 390,000 | 106,195 |
| Labor Camps | 1 | 100,000 | 27,229 |
| B) Land | 59 | 12,856,817 | 3,500,835 |
| Other | 59 | 12,856,817 | 3,500,835 |
| C) Unit | 15,712 | 7,347,803,962 | 2,000,763,502 |
| Building | 3 | 192,000 | 52,280 |
| Clinic | 1 | 60,000 | 16,338 |
| Complex Warehouse | 4 | 607,505 | 165,420 |
| Factory | 1 | 50,000 | 13,615 |
| Flat | 10,309 | 2,189,880,987 | 596,291,624 |
| Health club | 1 | 60,000 | 16,338 |
| Hospital | 2 | 41,920,834 | 11,414,795 |
| Hotel | 121 | 35,550,850 | 9,680,286 |
| Hotel apartments | 1 | 160,000 | 43,567 |
| Kiosk | 7 | 394,364 | 107,383 |
| Labor Camps | 2,346 | 3,505,186,632 | 954,441,561 |
| Mezzanine | 2 | 221,806 | 60,396 |
| Nursery | 2 | 3,667,680 | 998,688 |
| Office | 1,294 | 413,220,425 | 112,517,474 |
| Open space | 8 | 980,000 | 266,848 |
| Parking | 5 | 1,449,000 | 394,554 |
| Restaurant | 7 | 1,818,388 | 495,136 |
| Restaurants Complex | 6 | 16,140,800 | 4,395,044 |
| Shop | 1,198 | 924,453,498 | 251,723,212 |
| Showroom | 48 | 45,619,389 | 12,421,889 |
| Spa | 2 | 582,120 | 158,508 |
| Staff Accommodation | 22 | 65,564,000 | 17,852,689 |
| Storage | 1 | 10,368 | 2,823 |
| Store | 6 | 2,336,691 | 636,267 |
| Studio | 121 | 5,528,242 | 1,505,308 |
| Supermarket, a multi-section | 4 | 4,099,445 | 1,116,255 |
| Villa | 2 | 330,000 | 89,857 |
| Warehouse | 181 | 76,869,051 | 20,930,987 |
| Warehouse complex | 3 | 648,500 | 176,583 |
| Workshop | 3 | 521,387 | 141,971 |
| Other | 1 | 9,680,000 | 2,635,807 |
| D) Villa | 958 | 299,854,632 | 81,648,640 |
| Clinic | 2 | 1,400,000 | 381,212 |
| Complex Villas | 83 | 15,383,912 | 4,188,948 |
| Shop | 2 | 185,000 | 50,374 |
| Showroom | 1 | 600,000 | 163,376 |
| Villa | 870 | 282,285,720 | 76,864,730 |
| E) Virtual Unit | 712 | 2,542,291,090 | 692,250,807 |
| Desk | 1 | 10,000 | 2,723 |
| Office | 709 | 2,541,679,290 | 692,084,218 |
| Shop | 1 | 451,800 | 123,022 |
| Warehouse | 1 | 150,000 | 40,844 |
| Grand Total | 17,444 | 10,205,096,500 | 2,778,787,202 |
Top 10 Localities by Value
| Locality | Number of Transactions | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Safouh Second | 94 | 2,531,371,227 | 689,277,393 |
| Jabal Ali Industrial First | 986 | 1,916,192,755 | 521,767,937 |
| Al Goze Third | 455 | 592,165,200 | 161,243,077 |
| Madinat Dubai Almelaheyah | 222 | 540,499,353 | 147,174,771 |
| Burj Khalifa | 333 | 538,309,495 | 146,578,487 |
| Al Goze Industrial Second | 327 | 459,419,804 | 125,097,292 |
| Al Warsan Third | 139 | 429,663,415 | 116,994,803 |
| Dubai Investment Park First | 524 | 308,496,803 | 84,001,852 |
| Muhaisanah Second | 336 | 283,429,648 | 77,176,215 |
| Saih Shuaib 3 | 163 | 205,251,830 | 55,888,858 |
A total of 152 other localities recorded activity, with a combined value of AED 2,399,796,970. Examples from the next highest areas include Al Barsha First, Dubai Investment Park Second, and Al Thanyah Fifth.
Conclusion
Renewals accounted for the majority of transaction volume, while new contracts carried higher aggregate value. Residential usage remained the dominant segment by count.
Free Hold properties generated the larger share of value despite lower transaction volume compared to Non Free Hold. Within property types, Unit transactions accounted for the majority of activity, with flats and labor camps representing the largest components by both volume and value.
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.