Registered tenancy contracts in Dubai recorded a 6% increase in volume and a 17% increase in value in 2025, compared to 2024, reaching 1.38 million contracts with a total value of AED126.4 billion ($34.42 billion).

Dubai’s rental sector recorded strong performance throughout 2025, reflecting the stability of the real estate market and a higher level of operational maturity, according to data issued by Dubai Land Department. 

This performance was driven by increased demand, a diversified range of residential options, and clarity in the regulatory frameworks governing relationships among all stakeholders, said a WAM news agency report.

The number of new tenancy contracts rose to more than 513,000, a 10% increase, reflecting Dubai’s strong appeal as a destination to live and work. In parallel, renewed tenancy contracts increased by 3% to more than 514,000, clearly indicating higher levels of stability and customer satisfaction.

This balanced rental performance is aligned with the objectives of the Dubai Economic Agenda D33, which focuses on enhancing quality of life and reinforcing Dubai’s position as a global destination to live, work, and invest, alongside the Dubai Real Estate Sector Strategy 2033, which aims to establish a sustainable market based on a balance between ownership and renting, clear regulatory frameworks, and an enhanced customer experience.

The stability of the rental sector reflects its pivotal role as a natural gateway to homeownership and a fundamental pillar in supporting social and economic stability, while contributing to the development of a resilient real estate ecosystem capable of sustaining Dubai’s long-term growth.