The rental market in Dubai remains stable

Data from the Dubai Land Department stated that rental market indicators in Dubai during the first quarter of 2026 confirm the establishment of a state of stability supported by solid regulatory and economic foundations, as the market maintained the continuity of its activity within a flexible environment capable of adapting and enhancing confidence, according to data from the Dubai Land Department. According to the department’s data, the total value of lease contracts during the first quarter amounted to 32.2 billion dirhams, a level that reflects maintaining a growing pace of activity, supported by the clarity of legislation and the integration of the regulatory environment that governs the relationship between the various parties.
New lease contracts recorded 118,385 contracts, in addition to 135,607 renewal contracts, which indicates the continued movement in the market and the stability of the contractual relationship between landlords and tenants within a framework characterized by reliability and clarity. In another positive indicator, the number of canceled contracts decreased by 25%, which indicates the stability of the rental cycle, enhances market cohesion and reduces its fluctuations.

The number of real estate offices operating in the market reached 10,200, which enhances the efficiency of the market and expands the base of actors in it, and contributes to supporting the quality of services provided to investors and customers.
This performance reflects the wise vision of the wise leadership in the UAE, and its continuous directives to enhance the readiness and flexibility of economic sectors, which consolidates the sustainability of growth, enhances investor confidence, and confirms Dubai’s ability to maintain its economic balance in a sustainable manner.

Registered real estate licenses
The total number of real estate licenses registered in the market reached 3,599 licenses, distributed across various activities and services related to the sector. Brokerage licenses for buying and selling real estate topped the list with 1,564 licenses, followed by brokerage for renting real estate with 928 licenses, then transaction follow-up services with 376 licenses, and real estate development licenses with 128 licenses.

The rest of the licenses include various activities such as real estate administrative supervision services, real estate consultations, private real estate leasing and management services, and mortgage brokerage, in addition to business centers, real estate evaluation services, real estate surveying, and organizing auctions. This diversity of licenses and their breadth reflects the vitality and integration of the real estate market in Dubai, in addition to the development of its service system and its ability to meet the needs of various customers efficiently and flexibly.

Integration of market elements
These indicators indicate that the rental market in Dubai does not move in isolation from the rest of the components of the real estate sector, but rather is based on an integrated system that combines development, investment and legislation, which supports its stability and enhances its ability to adapt to various changes. The overall performance of the market also highlights a deliberate balance between supply and demand, supported by the continuity and diversity of projects and clarity of policies, which consolidates the sustainability of activity and maintains stable performance levels.

In light of this performance, the real estate sector in Dubai continues to consolidate its position as one of the basic pillars of economic growth in the emirate, based on a wise leadership vision, a flexible regulatory environment, and renewed confidence from investors, which supports the continuity of the market and enhances its readiness for the next stages with confidence and stability.