Rent Guide · Homes · September 2026
Rent in Motor City
From 493 new home leases registered with Dubai Land Department in April–September 2026.
- Studio
- AED 50Ka year
- down −9.1%
- 1 bed
- AED 72Ka year
- down −4.0%
- 2 beds
- AED 115Ka year
- down −6.5%
- 3 beds
- AED 175Ka year
- down −9.2%
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 50K–54K · 53 leases · AED 78/sq ft · 660 sq ft
AED 50K - 1 bed
AED 67K–79K · 222 leases · AED 74/sq ft · 1,010 sq ft
AED 72K - 2 beds
AED 103K–125K · 152 leases · AED 75/sq ft · 1,500 sq ft
AED 115K - 3 beds
AED 160K–224K · 49 leases · AED 73/sq ft · 2,570 sq ft
AED 175K - 4+ beds
AED 240K–450K · 17 leases · AED 71/sq ft · 3,920 sq ft
AED 340K
Middle half of new leases Typical 8 in 10 leasesAED a year
Over time
Two years of rents in Motor City
Typical yearly rent of new leases in the three months to each month.
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| Month | Studio | 1 bed | 2 beds | 3 beds | 4+ beds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 24 | 50,000 | 69,500 | 119,000 | 175,000 | — |
| Nov 24 | 49,000 | 69,500 | 120,000 | 187,500 | 400,000 |
| Dec 24 | 50,000 | 68,000 | 117,000 | 185,000 | 400,000 |
| Jan 25 | 50,000 | 69,500 | 120,000 | 180,000 | 390,000 |
| Feb 25 | 50,000 | 70,000 | 120,000 | 175,000 | 240,000 |
| Mar 25 | 49,000 | 74,000 | 121,000 | 175,000 | 255,000 |
| Apr 25 | 47,500 | 75,000 | 118,500 | 187,500 | — |
| May 25 | 51,000 | 75,000 | 119,500 | 210,000 | — |
| Jun 25 | 51,000 | 75,000 | 118,000 | 210,000 | 450,000 |
| Jul 25 | 52,000 | 75,000 | 124,000 | 210,000 | — |
| Aug 25 | 53,500 | 75,000 | 125,000 | 180,000 | 393,500 |
| Sept 25 | 55,000 | 75,000 | 123,000 | 190,000 | 280,000 |
| Oct 25 | 55,000 | 75,000 | 120,000 | 190,000 | 280,000 |
| Nov 25 | 55,000 | 75,000 | 120,000 | 195,000 | — |
| Dec 25 | 54,500 | 78,000 | 120,000 | 180,000 | — |
| Jan 26 | 55,000 | 77,500 | 124,000 | 170,000 | — |
| Feb 26 | 57,000 | 80,000 | 124,000 | 180,000 | — |
| Mar 26 | 60,000 | 80,000 | 125,000 | 200,000 | 310,000 |
| Apr 26 | 59,000 | 75,000 | 120,000 | 200,000 | 360,000 |
| May 26 | 55,000 | 75,000 | 120,000 | 190,500 | 372,500 |
| Jun 26 | 53,000 | 73,000 | 115,000 | 180,000 | — |
| Jul 26 | 52,000 | 73,000 | 115,000 | 182,500 | 240,000 |
| Aug 26 | 50,000 | 72,000 | 111,500 | 182,500 | 245,000 |
| Sept 26 | 50,000 | 72,000 | 115,000 | 172,500 | 340,000 |
Building by building
Buildings in Motor City
Typical yearly rent of new leases in each building with enough of them, by bedrooms.
| Building | Studio | 1 bed | 2 beds | 3 beds | 4+ beds | Leases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CASA FLORES AND EDEN APARTMENTS | 54K | 75K | 116K | 222K | 248K | 74 |
| OIA Residence | — | 85K | 138K | 189K | — | 67 |
Leases
How long, and what renewals pay
Every home lease registered in Motor City in the last twelve months, new and renewed.
Lease length
Typical yearly rent beside each length.
Renewals against new leases
−11%
Renewals were signed at a typical AED 68 a sq ft, new leases at AED 76. A sitting tenant usually renews below what a new one signs at.
From 913 renewals.
Activity
Home leases in Motor City, month by month
1,858 registrations in the last twelve months: 1,431 new, 427 renewals.
New leasesRenewals
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| Month | New | Renewed |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 24 | 84 | 183 |
| Sept 24 | 67 | 175 |
| Oct 24 | 81 | 126 |
| Nov 24 | 86 | 138 |
| Dec 24 | 69 | 134 |
| Jan 25 | 68 | 122 |
| Feb 25 | 78 | 120 |
| Mar 25 | 59 | 126 |
| Apr 25 | 65 | 101 |
| May 25 | 64 | 97 |
| Jun 25 | 55 | 96 |
| Jul 25 | 80 | 138 |
| Aug 25 | 94 | 161 |
| Sept 25 | 82 | 137 |
| Oct 25 | 90 | 107 |
| Nov 25 | 88 | 95 |
| Dec 25 | 76 | 74 |
| Jan 26 | 74 | 62 |
| Feb 26 | 72 | 74 |
| Mar 26 | 52 | 74 |
| Apr 26 | 41 | 55 |
| May 26 | 79 | 56 |
| Jun 26 | 94 | 55 |
| Jul 26 | 87 | 96 |
| Aug 26 | 88 | 115 |
| Sept 26 | 104 | 50 |
Seasons
When leases are signed
Share of new leases by month, over two years.
Busiest: Aug, Sep, Oct (%)
Coming up
Leases ending in the next twelve months
476 home leases in Motor City 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 Motor City
Dubai Land Department records the nearest landmark, metro station and mall for each lease. Rent of the new leases nearest each.
Nearest metro station
- Sharaf Dg Metro Station
AED 64–82 · 649 leases
AED 74 - Dubai Internet City
AED 72–91 · 296 leases
AED 81
Middle half of new leases Typical 8 in 10 leasesAED per sq ft a year
Nearest mall
- Mall of the Emirates
AED 66–85 · 945 leases
AED 76
Middle half of new leases Typical 8 in 10 leasesAED per sq ft a year
Recent leases
The latest registered leases in Motor City
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 | Al Hebiah First | 1 bed | 780 | AED 62,000 | 1 year |
| Sept 26 | Al Hebiah First | 1 bed | 1,050 | AED 85,000 | 1 year |
| Sept 26 | Al Hebiah First | 4+ bed | 5,340 | AED 340,000 | 1 year |
| Sept 26 | Al Hebiah First | 2 bed | 2,670 | AED 130,000 | 1 year |
| Sept 26 | Al Hebiah FirstOIA Residence | 2 bed | 1,430 | AED 120,000 | 1 year |
| Sept 26 | Al Hebiah First | 1 bed | 1,030 | AED 75,000 | 1 year |
| Sept 26 | Al Hebiah FirstOIA Residence | 4+ bed | 3,000 | AED 220,000 | 1 year |
| Sept 26 | Al Hebiah First | Studio | 620 | AED 50,000 | 1 year |
| Sept 26 | Al Hebiah First | 2 bed | 1,330 | AED 105,000 | 1 year |
| Sept 26 | Al Hebiah First | 1 bed | 1,080 | AED 87,000 | 1 year |
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| Sept 26 | Al Hebiah First | 2 bed | 1,830 | AED 130,000 | 1 year |
| Sept 26 | Al Hebiah First | 1 bed | 980 | AED 83,000 | 13 months |
| Sept 26 | Al Hebiah FirstOIA Residence | 1 bed | 1,040 | AED 75,000 | 1 year |
| Sept 26 | Al Hebiah First | 1 bed | 1,330 | AED 72,000 | 1 year |
| Sept 26 | Al Hebiah First | 1 bed | 1,080 | AED 62,700 | 1 year |
| Sept 26 | Al Hebiah First | 1 bed | 1,040 | AED 62,700 | 1 year |
| Sept 26 | Al Hebiah First | 1 bed | 1,420 | AED 79,000 | 1 year |
| Sept 26 | Al Hebiah First | Studio | 610 | AED 50,000 | 1 year |
| Sept 26 | Al Hebiah FirstCASA FLORES AND EDEN APARTMENTS | Studio | 560 | AED 50,000 | 1 year |
| Sept 26 | Al Hebiah First | Studio | 700 | AED 60,000 | 1 year |
| Sept 26 | Al Hebiah First | 1 bed | 930 | AED 65,000 | 9 months |
| Sept 26 | Al Hebiah First | 3 bed | 1,920 | AED 160,000 | 1 year |
| Sept 26 | Al Hebiah First | 1 bed | 1,010 | AED 67,000 | 1 year |
| Sept 26 | Al Hebiah First | 1 bed | 1,080 | AED 66,200 | 1 year |
| Sept 26 | Al Hebiah FirstGREEN COMMUNITY MOTOR CITY, PHASE II - CASA FAMILIA | 4+ bed | 5,560 | AED 450,000 | 1 year |
| Sept 26 | Al Hebiah FirstOIA Residence | 2 bed | 1,800 | AED 160,000 | 1 year |
| Sept 26 | Al Hebiah First | 2 bed | 1,880 | AED 125,000 | 1 year |
| Sept 26 | Al Hebiah First | 1 bed | 770 | AED 62,500 | 1 year |
| Sept 26 | Al Hebiah First | 1 bed | 1,040 | AED 68,000 | 1 year |
| Sept 26 | Al Hebiah First | 3 bed | 2,020 | AED 155,000 | 1 year |
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Questions
Rent in Motor City, answered
How much is a studio in Motor City to rent?
New leases in April–September 2026 were typically AED 50,000 a year (middle half AED 50,000–AED 54,000), from 53 registered leases; about AED 78 a sq ft. Size for size, that is 9% below a year ago.
How much is a 1-bedroom home in Motor City to rent?
New leases in April–September 2026 were typically AED 72,000 a year (middle half AED 66,500–AED 79,000), from 222 registered leases; about AED 74 a sq ft. Size for size, that is 4% below a year ago.
How much is a 2-bedroom home in Motor City to rent?
New leases in April–September 2026 were typically AED 115,000 a year (middle half AED 102,500–AED 125,000), from 152 registered leases; about AED 75 a sq ft. Size for size, that is 6% below a year ago.
How much is a 3-bedroom home in Motor City to rent?
New leases in April–September 2026 were typically AED 175,000 a year (middle half AED 160,000–AED 224,000), from 49 registered leases; about AED 73 a sq ft. Size for size, that is 9% below a year ago.
How much is a 4+-bedroom home in Motor City to rent?
New leases in April–September 2026 were typically AED 340,000 a year (middle half AED 240,000–AED 450,000), from 17 registered leases; about AED 71 a sq ft. Size for size, that is 21% above a year ago.
How long are leases in Motor City?
91% run for one year — the usual term for homes in Dubai.
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