Dubai Rental Market Update – September 2025

Dubai’s rental market in September 2025 shows a mixed picture: moderation or small declines in several mid-market apartment hubs, alongside sustained increases in high-demand districts and villas, with improved cheque flexibility easing affordability pressures.

Key Highlights

• Apartments average ~AED 85,000 (+6% YoY); villas ~AED 190,000 (+9% YoY).
• Renewals typically see +3–7%, far below prior double-digit hikes.
• Discovery Gardens down ~1%; JVC, Arjan, Majan, The Greens broadly stable.
• Dubai Silicon Oasis leads gains with +5–10% on new contracts.

Where Rents Are Moving

Stable or Down

• Discovery Gardens, JVC, Arjan, Majan, The Greens—steady to slight dips.

Upward Moves

• Apartments and villas citywide; DSO especially strong.

Tenant & Landlord Dynamics

• Nearly half of landlords now accept 4+ cheques, boosting accessibility.
• Moderation at renewals supports tenant retention.

Investor Takeaways

• Resilient yields where villa demand and DSO-like hubs stay hot.
• Select mid-market communities offer value with stable occupancy.

Overall, 2025’s rental market blends moderation with pockets of strength—favorable for disciplined investors and tenants seeking flexibility.