Typical annual rent right now
Median rent on new leases, 1-13 Nov 2026.
| Home | Leases | Approx. size | Median rent (AED/year) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-bed townhouse | 19 | 2,000 ft² | 135,000 |
| 4-bed townhouse | 40 | 2,220 ft² | 140,000 |
| 5-bed townhouse | 16 | 3,170 ft² | 190,000 |
| 6-bed villa | 6 | 4,770 ft² | 400,000 |
Last week: 22 new leases in seven days (7-13 Nov)
| Home | Leases | Median rent (AED/year) |
|---|---|---|
| 3-bed | 6 | 130,000 |
| 4-bed | 10 | 138,500 |
| 5-bed | 4 | 190,000 |
| 6-bed villa | 2 (Santorini 3) | 330,000 |
One week is a small sample. Use it as a pulse check alongside the monthly figures.
What to budget: lowest to highest rent signed this month
- 3-bed: AED 126K-150K (typical 135K)
- 4-bed: AED 120K-178K (typical 140K)
- 5-bed: AED 175K-240K (typical 190K)
- 6-bed villas: AED 325K-550K
Finish, position and condition move the price within each range.
Typical rent in each cluster
Median annual rent, AED thousands, 1-13 Nov.
| Cluster | 3-bed | 4-bed | 5-bed | 6-bed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portofino | 130K | 140K | 190K | – |
| Costa Brava | 135K | 144K | 200K | 400K |
| Malta | – | 137K | 192K | – |
| Santorini | 145K | 140K | 183K | 330K |
Portofino had the lowest typical 3-bed rent and Malta the lowest 4-bed. Santorini 3-beds came in highest. '–' means no leases of that size in the period.
Rents are holding steady
November so far vs October (2-31 Oct, 139 leases). Annual rent in AED thousands.
| Home | October | November | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-bed | 135K | 135K | Flat |
| 4-bed | 142K | 140K | -1.4% |
| 5-bed | 185K | 190K | +2.7% |
What the numbers mean if you're renting
- 4-beds go fastest - almost half of November's leases (40 of 81) were 4-bed townhouses, so have your documents ready before you view.
- Pick your cluster on budget - Portofino and Malta came in lowest this month; Santorini and Costa Brava at the top.
- Big villas vary the most - 6-bed villas let from AED 325K to 550K; compare plot, position and finish.
- Budget on real deals - a 4-bed typically lets for around AED 140K a year.
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