Dubai’s rental market recorded a major milestone in 2025, with the total value of rental contracts reaching around $34.4 billion, reflecting strong demand across the emirate’s property sector. The figures show a clear expansion in the leasing market as population growth, economic momentum, and new housing supply continued to shape the real estate landscape. Overall rental contract values increased by...
Average lettings prices across apartments, villas and townhouses have softened in some locations, with overall rental levels dipping in certain communities Dubai’s residential rental market is poised to stabilise through 2026 as a wave of new supply begins to moderate price growth after several years of steep increases, according to fresh data from Allsopp & Allsopp and other industry...
Dubai’s real estate market recorded strong activity last week, with total property transactions reaching about AED 17.96 billion (around $4.9 billion), according to data from the Dubai Land Department. In total, 3,954 sales transactions were completed across the city, reflecting continued demand from both investors and end-users in one of the world’s most active property markets. Among the standout...
Cheque-based rent remains one of the most persistent friction points in the UAE property market, even as the sector modernises and digitises For many new arrivals in Dubai or Abu Dhabi, the rental process still comes with a surprise: instead of paying rent monthly, tenants are often asked to settle the annual amount in one to four post-dated cheques. This practice creates a clear mismatch between...
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