Dubai’s rental market recorded a major milestone in 2025, with registered rental contracts surpassing one million for the first time, according to data from the Dubai Land Department (DLD).
The total number of registered contracts rose 7.3% to approximately 1.04 million, while their combined value increased 17.6% year-on-year to Dh127.4 billion, compared with Dh108.3 billion in 2024.
The annual rental value climbed 15.1% to Dh98.9 billion, highlighting continued demand for residential and commercial properties across the emirate.
New rental agreements increased 10.5% to 515,300, with a combined value of Dh69.1 billion. Meanwhile, renewed contracts rose 4.3% to 521,600, valued at Dh58.3 billion, reflecting sustained tenant demand and stability in Dubai’s rental market.
Business Bay recorded the highest annual rental value at Dh4.45 billion, marking a 22.3% increase. Dubai Marina followed with Dh3.53 billion, while the Burj Khalifa area recorded Dh3.52 billion.
In terms of the total value of registered rental contracts, the Burj Khalifa area ranked first at Dh7.61 billion. Business Bay followed at Dh5.50 billion, while Al Barsha First recorded Dh4.42 billion.
Emerging residential communities also experienced significant growth. The Racecourse area recorded the sharpest increase in the total value of rental contracts, rising 119.8%, followed by Al Barsha South Fourth, which saw an increase of 86.5%.
The figures underline the continued expansion of Dubai’s rental sector, supported by strong leasing activity across established districts and growing demand in emerging residential communities.
