Dubai Land Department (DLD) data shows 1,281 rental contracts were registered through Ejari on 27 October 2026. All 1,281 were new contracts, with no renewals recorded, and the median annual rent was AED 55,000. Among the eight busiest areas, medians ranged from AED 15,000 in Al Khabeesi to AED 165,000 in Downtown Dubai.
Rental contracts on 27 October 2026
The figures below are from DLD open data for the day:
- Contracts registered: 1,281
- New contracts: 1,281
- Renewals: 0
- Median annual rent: AED 55,000
The dataset records every contract as new for this day. Readers should treat the zero renewals figure as a feature of this day's data, not as a statement about the wider market.
Median annual rents by area
The eight areas with the most registrations accounted for 506 of the 1,281 contracts, roughly 40% of the day's total.
| Area | Contracts | Median annual rent (AED) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Bay | 120 | 45,000 |
| Al Mararr | 72 | 40,000 |
| Dubai Investment Park First | 66 | 20,000 |
| Downtown Dubai | 59 | 165,000 |
| Al Khairan First | 55 | 118,000 |
| Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) | 51 | 60,000 |
| Jabal Ali First | 42 | 60,000 |
| Al Khabeesi | 41 | 15,000 |
Business Bay was the busiest area with 120 contracts, about 9% of the day's total. Downtown Dubai had the highest median at AED 165,000, followed by Al Khairan First at AED 118,000. Al Khabeesi (AED 15,000) and Dubai Investment Park First (AED 20,000) had the lowest.
How to read these medians
A median is the middle rent among that day's contracts in an area. It mixes unit types and sizes, so a studio-heavy day and a villa-heavy day can give very different numbers for the same area. Use these figures as a snapshot of registrations, not as a rent for a specific property.
Because the citywide median of AED 55,000 covers all areas, it sits between the lower medians in areas such as Al Mararr and the higher ones in Downtown Dubai.
What it means for investors' yields
Gross rental yield is the annual rent divided by the purchase price. The DLD rent data gives the numerator for an area, but a yield needs the price of a comparable unit, which this data does not include. We have therefore not calculated yields here.
Investors comparing areas can do this in three steps:
- Take a median rent for the area and unit type from registered contracts.
- Compare it with recent sale prices for similar units.
- Deduct service charges and other running costs to estimate a net figure.
Areas with higher volumes, such as Business Bay (120 contracts) and Jumeirah Village Circle (51 contracts), give a larger sample of rents to work from. Buyers looking at new supply can browse off-plan projects in Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) or the full list of Dubai off-plan projects. This is information, not investment advice.
Rent and property ownership rules
Buyers who plan to let a property out may also be weighing residency options. Our guide to the Dubai Golden Visa through property explains the AED 2 million rules and the steps involved. For more background, see the FAQ on investing in Dubai real estate and our other market news.
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Frequently asked questions
How many rental contracts were registered in Dubai on 27 October 2026?
DLD open data shows 1,281 rental contracts registered through Ejari on 27 October 2026. All were new contracts and none were renewals.
What was the median annual rent in Dubai on 27 October 2026?
The median annual rent across the 1,281 contracts was AED 55,000. By area, medians among the eight busiest ranged from AED 15,000 in Al Khabeesi to AED 165,000 in Downtown Dubai.
Which Dubai area had the most rental contracts on 27 October 2026?
Business Bay had the most, with 120 contracts and a median annual rent of AED 45,000. Al Mararr followed with 72 contracts at AED 40,000, and Dubai Investment Park First had 66 at AED 20,000.
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.
