Dubai Land Department (DLD) data shows 1,570 Ejari rental contracts registered on 30 October 2026, with a median annual rent of AED 68,000. All 1,570 were new contracts and none were renewals. Business Bay recorded the most contracts, at 106, with a median of AED 60,000.
Rental contracts on 30 October 2026
The DLD figures for the day break down as follows:
- Total Ejari contracts: 1,570
- New contracts: 1,570
- Renewals: 0
- Median annual rent: AED 68,000
A median means half of the contracts were below AED 68,000 and half above. It is not an average, and it mixes studios, apartments and villas. Read it as a snapshot of the day, not a price for any one type of home.
Median annual rents by area
The eight areas with the most registrations accounted for 621 of the 1,570 contracts, about 40% of the day's total.
| Area | Contracts | Median annual rent (AED) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Bay | 106 | 60,000 |
| Port Saeed | 99 | 1,000,000 |
| Jabal Ali First | 90 | 64,000 |
| Al Khairan First | 83 | 115,000 |
| Downtown Dubai | 77 | 135,000 |
| Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) | 64 | 62,400 |
| Al Khabeesi | 52 | 15,000 |
| Dubai Marina | 50 | 114,839 |
The spread is wide. Downtown Dubai's median of AED 135,000 is more than double Business Bay's AED 60,000, and JVC sits close to Business Bay at AED 62,400. Dubai Marina's median was AED 114,839.
Read the outliers with care
Two figures stand out. Port Saeed shows a median of AED 1,000,000 across 99 contracts, and Al Khabeesi shows AED 15,000 across 52. Both are far from the citywide median of AED 68,000. The data does not say what property types sit behind them, so they should not be used as a guide to typical rents in those areas. Check the unit type and the individual contract before drawing a conclusion.
New contracts versus renewals
The DLD data for the day lists 1,570 new contracts and 0 renewals. That is the figure as reported. A single day cannot show how tenants behave over a year, so it says little about retention or the broader renewal trend.
What it means for investors' yields
The data covers rents only, so it cannot give a yield on its own. Gross rental yield is the annual rent divided by the purchase price. To estimate it, you need the price of a comparable unit in the same building or area.
Investors can use the day's figures in two ways:
- Compare areas: the medians show where rents sit relative to each other, such as Business Bay, JVC and Downtown Dubai.
- Test assumptions: if a brochure quotes an expected rent, compare it with registered Ejari levels for the same area and unit type.
Service charges, vacancy periods and fees reduce a gross figure, so net returns will be lower. This is information, not investment advice.
Where to look next
Buyers weighing rental income can browse off-plan projects in Business Bay and off-plan projects in Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC), two of the busiest rental areas in today's data. For first-time buyers, the investing FAQ covers common questions. More daily reports are in market news, and the Buy Dubai Real Estate page explains the buying process.
Source: Dubai Land Department (DLD) open data, 30 October 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
How many Ejari rental contracts were registered in Dubai on 30 October 2026?
Dubai Land Department (DLD) data shows 1,570 Ejari contracts on 30 October 2026. All 1,570 were new contracts and none were renewals.
What was the median annual rent in Dubai on 30 October 2026?
The citywide median annual rent was AED 68,000. Among the busiest areas, Business Bay was AED 60,000, JVC AED 62,400, Dubai Marina AED 114,839 and Downtown Dubai AED 135,000.
Can I work out my rental yield from this data?
Not on its own, because the data covers rents and not purchase prices. Divide the annual rent for a comparable unit by its purchase price to get a gross yield. Service charges and vacancy then lower the net return.
This article is general information about the Dubai property market, not financial advice. Prices and regulations change; ask for up-to-date details before you buy.
