Dubai Real Estate Rentals Market Report 17 December 2025
The rental market was extremely active with over 5,400 contracts signed, though the total value was more moderate at AED 2.16 billion. A major surge in renewals, particularly for labor camp units in Al Hebiah Fifth, dominated the day's activity. This indicates strong retention and ongoing operations in key industrial and residential communities, even as new lease signings continued at a healthy pace.
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Daily Rental Totals
Exchange Rate: AED 1 = USD 0.27
| Metric | Total (AED) | Total (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Rental Value | 2,164,118,576 | 584,312,129 |
| Number of Contracts | 5,482 |
Contract Status
| Status | # of Contracts | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renewed | 3,839 | 1,772,389,391 | 478,545,136 |
| New | 1,643 | 391,729,186 | 105,766,880 |
| Total | 5,482 | 2,164,118,576 | 584,312,129 |
Ownership Type
| Type | # of Contracts | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free Hold | 2,969 | 1,239,234,087 | 334,593,203 |
| Non Free Hold | 2,513 | 924,884,489 | 249,718,812 |
| Total | 5,482 | 2,164,118,576 | 584,312,129 |
Property Usage
| Usage | # of Contracts | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | 4,483 | 1,695,282,471 | 457,726,267 |
| Commercial | 968 | 452,442,956 | 122,159,598 |
| Other | 23 | 13,819,750 | 3,731,333 |
| Industrial | 8 | 2,573,400 | 694,818 |
| Total | 5,482 | 2,164,118,576 | 584,312,129 |
Property Type Summary
| Type | # of Contracts | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit (Flats, Offices, etc.) | 4,971 | 1,964,040,995 | 530,291,069 |
| Labor Camps | 921 | 485,099,021 | 130,976,736 |
| Flats | 3,290 | 1,044,419,512 | 281,993,268 |
| Villa | 250 | 164,277,125 | 44,354,824 |
| Virtual Unit (Office/Shop) | 242 | 28,254,706 | 7,628,771 |
| Building | 1 | 1,250,000 | 337,500 |
| Land | 18 | 6,295,750 | 1,699,853 |
| Total | 5,482 | 2,164,118,576 | 584,312,129 |
Top 10 Localities by Rental Value
| Locality | Value (AED) | Value (USD) | # of Contracts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Hebiah Fifth | 825,813,940 | 222,969,764 | 920 |
| Zaabeel Second | 262,974,628 | 71,003,150 | 21 |
| Jabal Ali Industrial First | 177,997,533 | 48,059,334 | 279 |
| Muhaisanah Second | 136,285,200 | 36,797,004 | 209 |
| Al Saffa First | 113,305,478 | 30,592,479 | 57 |
| Al Goze Third | 103,246,000 | 27,876,420 | 376 |
| Al Goze Industrial Fourth | 35,750,400 | 9,652,608 | 28 |
| Madinat Dubai Almelaheyah | 29,903,406 | 8,073,920 | 46 |
| Marsa Dubai | 27,048,807 | 7,303,178 | 100 |
| Al Murqabat | 26,976,566 | 7,283,673 | 78 |
Other areas accounted for the remaining 524,816,018 AED (141,700,325 USD) across 3,748 contracts. Significant volume was seen in Burj Khalifa, Business Bay, Al Barsha First, and Dubai Investment Park areas.
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.