Rent Guide · Homes · September 2026
Rent in Downtown Dubai
From 2,576 new home leases registered with Dubai Land Department in April–September 2026.
- Studio
- AED 65Ka year
- down −13.3%
- 1 bed
- AED 105Ka year
- down −15.8%
- 2 beds
- AED 165Ka year
- down −17.9%
- 3 beds
- AED 270Ka year
- down −12.9%
Source: Dubai Land Department, Rent Contracts (Ejari)leases to September 2026updated 9 Oct 2026
By bedrooms
What most pay
The middle half of new leases, a year.
- Studio
AED 60K–72K · 183 leases · AED 131/sq ft · 500 sq ft
AED 65K - 1 bed
AED 90K–120K · 1,081 leases · AED 121/sq ft · 870 sq ft
AED 105K - 2 beds
AED 145K–200K · 962 leases · AED 125/sq ft · 1,300 sq ft
AED 165K - 3 beds
AED 220K–328K · 331 leases · AED 143/sq ft · 1,870 sq ft
AED 270K - 4+ beds
AED 875K–2.2M · 19 leases · AED 377/sq ft · 5,180 sq ft
AED 1.8M
Middle half of new leases Typical 8 in 10 leasesAED a year
Over time
Two years of rents in Downtown Dubai
Typical yearly rent of new leases in the three months to each month.
See the numbers
| Month | Studio | 1 bed | 2 beds | 3 beds | 4+ beds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 24 | 75,000 | 120,000 | 180,000 | 285,000 | 615,000 |
| Nov 24 | 75,000 | 120,000 | 190,000 | 300,000 | 615,000 |
| Dec 24 | 79,000 | 121,000 | 200,000 | 325,000 | 947,500 |
| Jan 25 | 80,000 | 124,500 | 200,000 | 322,000 | 695,000 |
| Feb 25 | 81,000 | 120,000 | 190,000 | 300,000 | 800,000 |
| Mar 25 | 80,000 | 125,000 | 190,000 | 300,000 | 800,000 |
| Apr 25 | 80,000 | 121,000 | 190,000 | 300,000 | 1,431,000 |
| May 25 | 78,000 | 122,500 | 190,000 | 307,500 | 1,431,000 |
| Jun 25 | 75,000 | 124,000 | 185,000 | 300,000 | 1,431,000 |
| Jul 25 | 75,000 | 123,000 | 185,000 | 300,000 | 1,549,500 |
| Aug 25 | 75,000 | 120,000 | 187,500 | 300,000 | 1,700,000 |
| Sept 25 | 75,000 | 120,000 | 195,000 | 310,000 | 1,600,000 |
| Oct 25 | 76,500 | 120,000 | 200,000 | 320,000 | 1,550,000 |
| Nov 25 | 80,000 | 125,000 | 200,000 | 315,000 | 900,000 |
| Dec 25 | 80,000 | 125,000 | 200,000 | 320,000 | 1,262,500 |
| Jan 26 | 80,000 | 125,500 | 200,000 | 310,000 | 1,400,000 |
| Feb 26 | 82,000 | 125,000 | 200,000 | 310,000 | 1,500,000 |
| Mar 26 | 84,000 | 125,000 | 200,000 | 310,000 | 1,100,000 |
| Apr 26 | 78,000 | 125,000 | 195,000 | 300,000 | 1,550,000 |
| May 26 | 68,000 | 116,000 | 180,000 | 280,000 | 1,550,000 |
| Jun 26 | 65,000 | 110,000 | 174,500 | 268,000 | 1,550,000 |
| Jul 26 | 65,000 | 105,000 | 165,000 | 250,000 | 1,850,000 |
| Aug 26 | 65,000 | 103,000 | 163,500 | 271,000 | 1,950,000 |
| Sept 26 | 65,000 | 101,000 | 160,000 | 270,000 | 1,975,000 |
Building by building
Buildings in Downtown Dubai
Typical yearly rent of new leases in each building with enough of them, by bedrooms.
| Building | Studio | 1 bed | 2 beds | 3 beds | Leases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grande | — | 130K | 225K | 355K | 263 |
| THE ADDRESS DUBAI OPERA | — | 180K | 250K | 365K | 259 |
| FORTE | — | 122K | 174K | 240K | 256 |
| ACT ONE | ACT TWO | — | 120K | 174K | 290K | 212 |
| Burj Royale | — | 107K | 180K | 268K | 202 |
| BURJ VIEWS | 78K | 100K | 140K | — | 198 |
| BURJ KHALIFA TOWERS | 115K | 185K | 300K | 460K | 191 |
| 29 BOULEVARD | 75K | 110K | 160K | — | 183 |
| BURJ VISTA | — | 129K | 180K | 330K | 150 |
| DD STAND POINT | 74K | 108K | 145K | — | 149 |
| BLVD HEIGHTS | — | 124K | 214K | 308K | 140 |
| Imperial Avenue | — | 139K | 201K | 300K | 136 |
| ELITE DOWNTOWN RESIDENCE | 70K | 105K | 167K | 230K | 122 |
| Burj Crown | — | 110K | 150K | 208K | 121 |
| BURJ AL NUJOOM | 57K | 90K | 145K | 235K | 101 |
| Boulevard Point | — | 130K | 245K | 365K | 99 |
| DD BOULEVARD CENTRAL | 71K | 108K | 160K | — | 97 |
| RP HEIGHTS | — | 110K | 180K | — | 92 |
| BELLEVUE TOWERS | — | 100K | 160K | — | 92 |
| UPPER CREST | 65K | 95K | 128K | 170K | 88 |
| Vida Dubai Mall | — | 130K | 210K | 340K | 76 |
| THE SIGNATURE | — | 92K | 150K | 180K | 72 |
| CLAREN 1 | 71K | 110K | 163K | — | 72 |
| Opera Grand | — | 140K | 243K | 410K | 66 |
| BLVD CRESCENT | — | 130K | 180K | 275K | 66 |
| THE DUBAI MALL | 117K | 150K | — | — | 50 |
| THE DISTINCTION | 83K | 100K | 150K | 210K | 47 |
| THE ADDRESS - THE BLVD | 122K | 198K | 300K | — | 43 |
| DT 1 | 100K | 150K | 223K | — | 38 |
| MADA RESIDENCES TOWER | — | 118K | 160K | 220K | 32 |
| MON REVE | — | 90K | 150K | 190K | 29 |
| BAHWAN TOWER | — | 107K | 160K | 215K | 28 |
Leases
How long, and what renewals pay
Every home lease registered in Downtown Dubai in the last twelve months, new and renewed.
Lease length
Typical yearly rent beside each length.
Renewals against new leases
−6%
Renewals were signed at a typical AED 129 a sq ft, new leases at AED 137. A sitting tenant usually renews below what a new one signs at.
From 3,865 renewals.
Activity
Home leases in Downtown Dubai, month by month
8,868 registrations in the last twelve months: 7,271 new, 1,597 renewals.
New leasesRenewals
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| Month | New | Renewed |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 24 | 424 | 321 |
| Sept 24 | 534 | 440 |
| Oct 24 | 539 | 420 |
| Nov 24 | 497 | 407 |
| Dec 24 | 372 | 303 |
| Jan 25 | 372 | 295 |
| Feb 25 | 421 | 394 |
| Mar 25 | 383 | 341 |
| Apr 25 | 372 | 282 |
| May 25 | 385 | 315 |
| Jun 25 | 327 | 307 |
| Jul 25 | 353 | 289 |
| Aug 25 | 469 | 366 |
| Sept 25 | 613 | 476 |
| Oct 25 | 575 | 463 |
| Nov 25 | 470 | 441 |
| Dec 25 | 354 | 332 |
| Jan 26 | 352 | 317 |
| Feb 26 | 442 | 388 |
| Mar 26 | 234 | 327 |
| Apr 26 | 213 | 225 |
| May 26 | 304 | 241 |
| Jun 26 | 374 | 241 |
| Jul 26 | 455 | 261 |
| Aug 26 | 558 | 288 |
| Sept 26 | 672 | 341 |
Seasons
When leases are signed
Share of new leases by month, over two years.
Busiest: Sep, Aug, Oct (%)
Coming up
Leases ending in the next twelve months
2,452 home leases in Downtown Dubai end in the next three months. Many renew — but this is when space turns over, and when to start looking.
Nearby
Rent grouped by what is nearest, in Downtown Dubai
Dubai Land Department records the nearest landmark, metro station and mall for each lease. Rent of the new leases nearest each.
Nearest metro station
- Buj Khalifa Dubai Mall Metro Station
AED 113–175 · 4,203 leases
AED 140 - Business Bay Metro Station
AED 112–150 · 800 leases
AED 131
Middle half of new leases Typical 8 in 10 leasesAED per sq ft a year
Nearest mall
- Dubai Mall
AED 113–169 · 5,003 leases
AED 137
Middle half of new leases Typical 8 in 10 leasesAED per sq ft a year
Recent leases
The latest registered leases in Downtown Dubai
New leases from April–September 2026, newest first. Contract numbers and names are never shown.
| Month | Where | Beds | Sq ft | A year | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept 26 | Burj KhalifaGrande | 1 bed | 820 | AED 135,000 | 1 year |
| Sept 26 | Burj Khalifa | 2 bed | 1,280 | AED 132,000 | 1 year |
| Sept 26 | Burj Khalifa | 1 bed | 890 | AED 78,000 | 1 year |
| Sept 26 | Burj KhalifaVida Dubai Mall | 1 bed | 820 | AED 124,000 | 1 year |
| Sept 26 | Burj KhalifaDD BOULEVARD CENTRAL | 1 bed | 930 | AED 117,500 | 1 year |
| Sept 26 | Burj KhalifaBoulevard Point | 3 bed | 1,830 | AED 300,000 | 1 year |
| Sept 26 | Burj KhalifaBurj Royale | 2 bed | 1,090 | AED 170,000 | 1 year |
| Sept 26 | Burj KhalifaBurj Royale | 3 bed | 1,370 | AED 198,900 | 1 year |
| Sept 26 | Burj KhalifaDD BOULEVARD CENTRAL | 1 bed | 770 | AED 80,000 | 1 year |
| Sept 26 | Burj KhalifaGrande | 1 bed | 760 | AED 130,000 | 1 year |
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| Sept 26 | Burj KhalifaBurj Royale | 2 bed | 1,050 | AED 180,000 | 1 year |
| Sept 26 | Burj KhalifaBURJ VIEWS | 2 bed | 1,300 | AED 128,000 | 1 year |
| Sept 26 | Burj Khalifa29 BOULEVARD | 3 bed | 2,120 | AED 225,000 | 1 year |
| Sept 26 | Burj KhalifaACT ONE | ACT TWO | 1 bed | 720 | AED 135,000 | 1 year |
| Sept 26 | Burj Khalifa | 1 bed | 1,020 | AED 95,000 | 1 year |
| Sept 26 | Burj KhalifaTHE ADDRESS DUBAI OPERA | 3 bed | 1,560 | AED 330,000 | 1 year |
| Sept 26 | Burj KhalifaImperial Avenue | 2 bed | 1,380 | AED 180,000 | 1 year |
| Sept 26 | Burj KhalifaBurj Crown | 1 bed | 580 | AED 99,500 | 6 months |
| Sept 26 | Burj KhalifaELITE DOWNTOWN RESIDENCE | 1 bed | 810 | AED 155,000 | 1 year |
| Sept 26 | Burj KhalifaBurj Royale | 2 bed | 1,020 | AED 162,800 | 1 year |
| Sept 26 | Burj Khalifa29 BOULEVARD | 2 bed | 1,030 | AED 137,500 | 1 year |
| Sept 26 | Burj KhalifaUPPER CREST | Studio | 440 | AED 72,000 | 1 year |
| Sept 26 | Burj KhalifaDD STAND POINT | 1 bed | 720 | AED 90,000 | 1 year |
| Sept 26 | Burj KhalifaDD BOULEVARD CENTRAL | Studio | 440 | AED 60,000 | 1 year |
| Sept 26 | Burj Khalifa | 2 bed | 1,310 | AED 220,000 | 1 year |
| Sept 26 | Burj KhalifaTHE ADDRESS DUBAI OPERA | 2 bed | 1,190 | AED 238,700 | 6 months |
| Sept 26 | Burj Khalifa | 2 bed | 1,560 | AED 227,500 | 1 year |
| Sept 26 | Burj KhalifaTHE ADDRESS DUBAI OPERA | 3 bed | 1,780 | AED 270,000 | 1 year |
| Sept 26 | Burj KhalifaDD STAND POINT | 1 bed | 720 | AED 95,000 | 1 year |
| Sept 26 | Burj KhalifaBELLEVUE TOWERS | 1 bed | 1,060 | AED 95,000 | 1 year |
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Questions
Rent in Downtown Dubai, answered
How much is a studio in Downtown Dubai to rent?
New leases in April–September 2026 were typically AED 65,000 a year (middle half AED 60,000–AED 72,000), from 183 registered leases; about AED 131 a sq ft. Size for size, that is 13% below a year ago.
How much is a 1-bedroom home in Downtown Dubai to rent?
New leases in April–September 2026 were typically AED 105,000 a year (middle half AED 90,000–AED 120,000), from 1,081 registered leases; about AED 121 a sq ft. Size for size, that is 16% below a year ago.
How much is a 2-bedroom home in Downtown Dubai to rent?
New leases in April–September 2026 were typically AED 165,000 a year (middle half AED 145,000–AED 200,000), from 962 registered leases; about AED 125 a sq ft. Size for size, that is 18% below a year ago.
How much is a 3-bedroom home in Downtown Dubai to rent?
New leases in April–September 2026 were typically AED 270,000 a year (middle half AED 220,000–AED 328,000), from 331 registered leases; about AED 143 a sq ft. Size for size, that is 13% below a year ago.
How much is a 4+-bedroom home in Downtown Dubai to rent?
New leases in April–September 2026 were typically AED 1,750,000 a year (middle half AED 875,000–AED 2,220,000), from 19 registered leases; about AED 377 a sq ft. Size for size, that is 23% above a year ago.
How long are leases in Downtown Dubai?
95% run for one year — the usual term for homes in Dubai.
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