Market Overview
Dubai's rental market demonstrated robust activity on November 26, 2025, with a total of 1,146 rental contracts registered amounting to AED 189.97 million. The market showed a balanced distribution between residential and commercial segments, with residential properties dominating both in volume (822 contracts) and value (AED 139.19 million).
Coral Beach Villas Phase 2: Luxury 5-Bed Villas on Siniyah Island,
Umm Al Quwain, United Arab Emirates
Source: Building Arabia.
Notably, the freehold vs non-freehold analysis reveals an interesting dynamic: while freehold properties accounted for more contracts (590), non-freehold properties generated significantly higher rental value at AED 130.62 million, suggesting premium rental rates in established non-freehold areas.
Detailed Breakdown by Locality
| Locality | Number of Contracts | Total Rental Value (AED) |
|---|---|---|
| Jabal Ali Industrial First | 91 | 71,320,094 |
| Al Hamriya | 26 | 35,191,273 |
| Burj Khalifa | 57 | 13,818,615 |
| Business Bay | 101 | 6,664,800 |
| Al Khairan First | 19 | 3,093,612 |
| Marsa Dubai | 23 | 2,881,150 |
| Jabal Ali First | 42 | 2,800,211 |
| Al Thanyah Fifth | 14 | 2,617,000 |
| Al Safouh Second | 5 | 2,501,239 |
| Al Barsha South Fourth | 37 | 2,402,088 |
| [Remaining localities contribute smaller amounts] | ||
| Grand Total | 1,146 | 189,967,239 |
Top Performing Areas:
- Jabal Ali Industrial First led with AED 71.32 million across 91 contracts
- Al Hamriya showed premium positioning with AED 35.19 million from only 26 contracts
- Burj Khalifa maintained its luxury appeal with AED 13.82 million
Freehold vs Non-Freehold Analysis
| Property Type | Number of Contracts | Total Rental Value (AED) |
|---|---|---|
| Free Hold | 590 | 59,345,524 |
| Non Free Hold | 556 | 130,621,715 |
| Grand Total | 1,146 | 189,967,239 |
Key Insight: Non-freehold properties, despite fewer contracts, generated more than double the rental value of freehold properties, indicating higher rental rates in traditional established areas.
Property Type Distribution
| Property Type | Number of Contracts | Total Rental Value (AED) |
|---|---|---|
| Unit | 982 | 175,966,492 |
| Flat | 660 | 56,661,797 |
| Labor Camps | 101 | 73,106,246 |
| Shop | 36 | 37,656,529 |
| Villa | 50 | 8,991,647 |
| Office | 166 | 7,630,297 |
| Virtual Unit | 114 | 5,009,100 |
| [Other property types with smaller contributions] | ||
| Grand Total | 1,146 | 189,967,239 |
Market Trends:
- Units dominated the market with 982 contracts worth AED 175.97 million
- Labor Camps showed significant value concentration with AED 73.11 million
- Commercial spaces (Shops and Offices) maintained strong presence in premium locations
Usage Type Analysis
| Usage Type | Number of Contracts | Total Rental Value (AED) |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial | 324 | 50,775,149 |
| Residential | 822 | 139,192,090 |
| Grand Total | 1,146 | 189,967,239 |
Sector Performance:
- Residential sector captured 71.7% of total contracts and 73.3% of total value
- Commercial sector showed healthy activity with AED 50.78 million across 324 contracts
Market Implications
The November 26, 2025 rental data reflects Dubai's continued appeal across diverse property segments. The concentration of high-value contracts in industrial and established urban areas suggests sustained business confidence, while the residential sector's dominance indicates strong population growth and housing demand. The premium performance of non-freehold areas highlights the enduring value of well-located properties in Dubai's mature real estate markets.
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.
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