Dubai Real Estate Rental Transactions - 31 March 2026
Dubai Real Estate Rental Transactions Report
Date: 31 March 2026
A total of 3,648 rental transactions were registered with a combined contract value of AED 1,061,829,814. Transaction volume was led by renewals, while new contracts accounted for the larger share of total value.
Residential activity represented the majority of transactions, with commercial contracts contributing a comparable share of overall value. Ownership distribution shows a higher transaction count for Non Free Hold properties, while Free Hold assets accounted for a greater share of total value.
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Source: Building Arabia.
Transactions by Contract Type
| Category | Number of Transactions | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| New | 1275 | 622,715,489 | 169,561,740 |
| Renewed | 2373 | 439,114,325 | 119,568,230 |
| Grand Total | 3648 | 1,061,829,814 | 289,129,970 |
Transactions by Property Ownership
| Category | Number of Transactions | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free Hold | 1743 | 696,758,715 | 189,723,272 |
| Non Free Hold | 1905 | 365,071,099 | 99,406,698 |
| Grand Total | 3648 | 1,061,829,814 | 289,129,970 |
Transactions by Property Usage
| Category | Number of Transactions | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial | 928 | 518,187,770 | 141,099,461 |
| Industrial | 8 | 1,601,563 | 436,096 |
| Residential | 2687 | 538,184,247 | 146,544,383 |
| Other | 25 | 3,856,234 | 1,050,030 |
| Grand Total | 3648 | 1,061,829,814 | 289,129,970 |
Transactions by Property Type
| Category | Number of Transactions | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| A) Land | |||
| Other | 21 | 3,247,934 | 884,393 |
| Subtotal | 21 | 3,247,934 | 884,393 |
| B) Unit | |||
| Building | 2 | 55,000 | 14,976 |
| Flat | 2226 | 360,444,025 | 98,146,773 |
| GYM | 2 | 7,455,532 | 2,030,097 |
| Hotel | 43 | 126,900,279 | 34,554,194 |
| Kiosk | 3 | 432,000 | 117,631 |
| Labor Camps | 235 | 76,043,484 | 20,706,190 |
| Mezzanine | 2 | 63,400 | 17,263 |
| Office | 412 | 53,675,573 | 14,615,541 |
| Penthouse | 1 | 47,000 | 12,798 |
| Restaurant | 2 | 10,000,000 | 2,722,941 |
| Shop | 303 | 96,895,683 | 26,384,121 |
| Showroom | 15 | 8,325,874 | 2,267,086 |
| Studio | 27 | 921,250 | 250,851 |
| Warehouse | 42 | 141,084,009 | 38,416,340 |
| Workshop | 2 | 261,044 | 71,081 |
| Other | 2 | 144,000 | 39,210 |
| Subtotal | 3319 | 882,748,154 | 240,367,103 |
| C) Villa | |||
| Clinic | 1 | 750,000 | 204,221 |
| Complex Villas | 16 | 4,052,933 | 1,103,589 |
| Office | 1 | 632,500 | 172,226 |
| Villa | 183 | 97,149,955 | 26,453,357 |
| Subtotal | 201 | 102,585,388 | 27,933,393 |
| D) Virtual Unit | |||
| Office | 104 | 5,416,081 | 1,474,767 |
| Shop | 2 | 67,812,258 | 18,464,876 |
| Warehouse | 1 | 20,000 | 5,446 |
| Subtotal | 107 | 73,248,339 | 19,945,089 |
| Grand Total | 3648 | 1,061,829,814 | 289,129,970 |
Top 10 Localities by Value
| Locality | Number of Transactions | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Muteena | 68 | 136,463,952 | 37,158,326 |
| Madinat Al Mataar | 46 | 135,212,541 | 36,817,574 |
| Marsa Dubai | 50 | 118,043,956 | 32,142,669 |
| Burj Khalifa | 84 | 114,815,677 | 31,263,629 |
| Hadaeq Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid | 17 | 59,067,517 | 16,083,722 |
| Jabal Ali Industrial First | 110 | 53,244,496 | 14,498,161 |
| Nadd Hessa | 106 | 31,474,674 | 8,570,367 |
| Al Warsan Second | 35 | 27,787,680 | 7,566,421 |
| Business Bay | 148 | 26,227,552 | 7,141,607 |
| Al Goze Third | 68 | 19,107,944 | 5,202,980 |
A total of 132 other localities recorded activity during the period, with a combined value of AED 339,383,271. Notable activity beyond the top tier included Al Goze Industrial Second, Dubai Investment Park Second, and Al Thanyah Fifth.
Conclusion
Renewed contracts accounted for the larger share of transaction volume, while new contracts contributed more to total value. Free Hold properties recorded higher aggregate value despite fewer transactions than Non Free Hold.
Residential usage remained the primary driver of activity, supported by a high volume of unit transactions, particularly flats. Commercial contracts also contributed a substantial share of total value, reflecting higher average contract sizes within that segment.
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.