Dubai Land Department (DLD) data shows 1,422 rental contracts were registered in Dubai on 21 October 2026. All 1,422 were recorded as new contracts, with no renewals. The median annual rent across these contracts was AED 54,000.
Rental contracts on 21 October 2026
The figures below come from DLD open data for the day. They cover Ejari-registered tenancy contracts, which is the system used to record rental agreements in Dubai.
- Contracts registered: 1,422
- New contracts: 1,422
- Renewals: 0
- Median annual rent: AED 54,000
The dataset does not split contracts by property type or size, so the median mixes different kinds of units. It should be read as a snapshot of one day, not a trend.
Median annual rents in the busiest areas
The eight areas with the most registrations accounted for 517 of the 1,422 contracts, about 36% of the day's total.
| Area | Contracts | Median annual rent (AED) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Bay | 134 | 15,000 |
| Dubai Investment Park First | 64 | 20,000 |
| Al Khairan First | 64 | 96,000 |
| Al Mararr | 60 | 44,000 |
| Jabal Ali First | 57 | 60,000 |
| Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) | 53 | 50,000 |
| Al Goze Industrial Second | 50 | 56,700 |
| Al Murqabat | 35 | 60,000 |
Business Bay recorded the most contracts, 134, with a median of AED 15,000. That is well below the citywide median of AED 54,000. The data does not say why. Contract type and unit mix are possible factors, so treat area medians as indicators, not as the rent for a typical apartment.
Al Khairan First had the highest median among these areas at AED 96,000, on 64 contracts. Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) recorded 53 contracts at a median of AED 50,000.
New contracts versus renewals
All 1,422 contracts were classed as new, and renewals were shown as zero. A full day of Dubai rental activity would normally be expected to include some renewals, so the zero may reflect how the data is categorised on this date. We would not draw conclusions about tenant behaviour from a single day. Check several days of data before reading anything into the new-versus-renewal split.
What it means for investors' yields
Gross rental yield is the annual rent divided by the purchase price. Today's data supplies the rent side only. It has no purchase prices, so we cannot calculate yields from it.
Three points are useful for investors:
- Registered rents are real contract values, not asking prices, so they are a useful reference point when checking an agent's rent estimate.
- Medians differ widely between areas. Compare like with like: the same area, unit type and size.
- One day of data is a small sample. Areas with fewer contracts, such as Al Murqabat with 35, can move more from day to day.
Buyers looking at off-plan projects in Business Bay or off-plan projects in Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) can use registered rents as one input when estimating future income. Completion dates, service charges and vacancy periods also affect returns. Our investing FAQ covers the basics, and more daily figures are in our market news.
This article is information, not investment advice.
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Frequently asked questions
How many rental contracts were registered in Dubai on 21 October 2026?
Dubai Land Department (DLD) data shows 1,422 rental contracts were registered on 21 October 2026. All were recorded as new contracts, and no renewals were shown.
What was the median annual rent in Dubai on 21 October 2026?
The median annual rent across the 1,422 contracts was AED 54,000. This mixes all property types, so it is not the rent for a specific apartment or villa.
Which areas had the most rental contracts?
Business Bay had the most with 134 contracts and a median annual rent of AED 15,000. Dubai Investment Park First and Al Khairan First followed with 64 contracts each, at medians of AED 20,000 and AED 96,000. Al Mararr had 60.
Can I work out rental yields from this data?
Not on its own. Yield needs both the annual rent and the purchase price, and this data gives rents only. Compare registered rents with the price of a similar property in the same area.
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.
