Dubai Real Estate Rentals Market Report 30 January 2026
Dubai Real Estate Rentals Report
30 January 2026
Market Review
Dubai’s rental market recorded 3,496 registered lease transactions on 30 January 2026, reaching a total value of AED 684.68 million (USD 186.42 million). Activity was balanced in volume but uneven in value, with higher-ticket commercial and industrial leases materially lifting the day’s totals.
Renewed contracts accounted for the majority of transactions and value, pointing to tenant retention and market stability rather than short-term churn. While residential leases dominated numerically, commercial properties contributed more than half of the total rental value, reinforcing the role of business and logistics zones in shaping daily market performance.
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Rentals by Contract Type
| Contract Type | Transactions | Value AED | Value USD |
|---|---|---|---|
| New | 1,572 | 306,916,226 | 83,557,894 |
| Renewed | 1,924 | 377,763,034 | 102,861,486 |
| Total | 3,496 | 684,679,260 | 186,419,380 |
Rentals by Property Ownership Type
| Ownership Type | Transactions | Value AED | Value USD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free Hold | 2,043 | 423,459,949 | 115,286,971 |
| Non Free Hold | 1,453 | 261,219,311 | 71,132,408 |
| Total | 3,496 | 684,679,260 | 186,419,380 |
Rentals by Property Usage
| Usage Type | Transactions | Value AED | Value USD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial | 761 | 363,175,537 | 98,904,690 |
| Industrial | 11 | 9,938,007 | 2,705,623 |
| Residential | 2,714 | 308,901,666 | 84,108,229 |
| Storage | 2 | 236,900 | 64,495 |
| Other | 8 | 2,427,150 | 660,343 |
| Total | 3,496 | 684,679,260 | 186,419,380 |
Rentals by Property Type
| Property Type | Sub Type | Transactions | Value AED | Value USD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A) Building | 1 | 47,500,000 | 12,931,875 | |
| Building | 1 | 47,500,000 | 12,931,875 | |
| B) Land | 4 | 2,160,000 | 588,060 | |
| Other | 4 | 2,160,000 | 588,060 | |
| C) Unit | 3,103 | 567,422,485 | 154,480,772 | |
| Flat | 2,324 | 203,004,852 | 55,268,071 | |
| Shop | 260 | 201,366,712 | 54,822,088 | |
| Office | 243 | 76,846,372 | 20,921,425 | |
| Labor Camps | 169 | 47,060,568 | 12,812,039 | |
| Warehouse | 56 | 26,006,041 | 7,080,145 | |
| Hotel | 15 | 1,734,000 | 471,392 | |
| Showroom | 6 | 4,238,643 | 1,153,471 | |
| Studio | 12 | 435,500 | 118,553 | |
| Other | 18 | 6,729,797 | 1,831,588 | |
| D) Villa | 213 | 59,222,447 | 16,123,612 | |
| Villa | 199 | 56,466,480 | 15,373,299 | |
| Other | 14 | 2,755,967 | 750,312 | |
| E) Virtual Unit | 175 | 8,374,328 | 2,280,061 | |
| Office | 174 | 7,024,328 | 1,912,673 | |
| Shop | 1 | 1,350,000 | 367,387 | |
| Grand Total | 3,496 | 684,679,260 | 186,419,380 |
Top 10 Localities by Rental Value
| Rank | Locality | Transactions | Value AED | Value USD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jabal Ali First | 99 | 107,073,610 | 29,151,285 |
| 2 | Mankhool | 42 | 52,579,667 | 14,315,819 |
| 3 | Saih Shuaib 3 | 63 | 42,759,079 | 11,641,160 |
| 4 | Al Barsha South Fourth | 138 | 28,715,534 | 7,818,405 |
| 5 | Port Saeed | 40 | 25,164,268 | 6,850,972 |
| 6 | Palm Jumeirah | 19 | 24,967,201 | 6,797,321 |
| 7 | Al Barsha First | 47 | 23,820,124 | 6,485,028 |
| 8 | Burj Khalifa | 102 | 21,947,730 | 5,975,269 |
| 9 | Marsa Dubai | 79 | 18,043,183 | 4,912,557 |
| 10 | Al Khairan First | 122 | 15,869,100 | 4,320,363 |
Other Localities Overview
Beyond the top ten, rental activity was broadly distributed across over 100 localities. Notable high-volume areas included Al Warsan First (208 transactions), Business Bay (158), Dubai Investment Park First (128), Me’Aisem First (82), and Al Karama (68). This spread highlights sustained demand across residential neighborhoods, industrial corridors, and mixed-use districts.
Key Takeaways
- Renewed contracts dominated both volume and value, reinforcing market stability
- Commercial rentals led by value despite lower transaction counts
- Unit rentals remained the backbone of the market, representing nearly 90 percent of all leases
- Jabal Ali First stood out as the single most valuable rental locality, driven by large commercial and industrial agreements
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 = 3.6725 UAE Dirhams
This report is merely informative, and all investments come with risk. You are responsible for your decisions.