Dubai Land Department (DLD) data shows 1,181 Ejari rental contracts registered on 23 October 2026, with a median annual rent of AED 65,000. All 1,181 are recorded as new contracts and none as renewals. Among the eight busiest areas, median rents run from AED 45,000 in Al Mararr to AED 142,500 in Downtown Dubai.
New contracts vs renewals
The DLD figures for the day split as follows:
- Contracts registered: 1,181
- New contracts: 1,181
- Renewals: 0
- Median annual rent: AED 65,000
A day with no renewals is unusual to see in a rental dataset. The data does not say why. It may reflect how contracts were classified in this day's records, so treat the new-versus-renewal split with some caution. The contract count and median rent are unaffected by that question.
Median annual rents by area
The table shows the eight areas with the most Ejari registrations on 23 October 2026.
| Area | Contracts | Median annual rent (AED) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Bay | 123 | 60,000 |
| Al Khairan First | 105 | 110,000 |
| Jabal Ali First | 56 | 63,424 |
| Al Mararr | 55 | 45,000 |
| Dubai Marina | 42 | 105,000 |
| Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) | 41 | 60,000 |
| Dubai Production City | 34 | 65,000 |
| Downtown Dubai | 31 | 142,500 |
Together these eight areas account for 487 of the 1,181 contracts, about 41%. Business Bay led with 123 contracts, roughly 10% of the day's total.
What the spread shows
Downtown Dubai's median of AED 142,500 is about three times Al Mararr's AED 45,000. Business Bay and JVC share a median of AED 60,000, just below the citywide figure. Dubai Marina (AED 105,000) and Al Khairan First (AED 110,000) sit well above it.
The data does not include unit size or property type. Differences between areas therefore reflect both location and the mix of studios, apartments and larger homes leased that day. A median is also a single day's midpoint, not an area-wide average.
What it means for investors' yields
Gross rental yield is the annual rent divided by the purchase price. The DLD rental data supplies only the rent side. It carries no purchase prices, so this report does not calculate yields for any area.
Two points are useful when reading rents alongside prices:
- A higher rent does not mean a higher yield. Areas with high medians, such as Downtown Dubai, also tend to have higher purchase prices.
- Service charges, vacancy periods and agency fees reduce what an owner keeps, so net yield is lower than gross yield.
Buyers comparing areas can look at rents here and then check current prices for the same area and unit type. For new supply, the site lists off-plan projects in Business Bay, Al Khairan First and Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC). You can also browse off-plan projects by area. Our investing FAQ covers common questions on costs and returns.
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Frequently asked questions
How many Ejari rental contracts were registered in Dubai on 23 October 2026?
Dubai Land Department (DLD) data shows 1,181 Ejari contracts registered on 23 October 2026, with a median annual rent of AED 65,000.
Were the contracts new or renewals?
The DLD data records all 1,181 contracts as new and none as renewals. The data does not explain the split, so it should be read with caution.
Which areas had the highest and lowest median rents among the busiest areas?
Among the eight areas with the most contracts, Downtown Dubai had the highest median annual rent at AED 142,500. Al Mararr had the lowest at AED 45,000. Business Bay had the most contracts (123), with a median of AED 60,000.
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