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Grande rent: what tenants really pay
Rent in Grande, Downtown: 1-bed AED 120,000, 2-bed AED 220,000, 3-bed AED 357,500 a year. These are medians of 447 Ejari leases signed 16 Oct 2025–15 Oct 2026. Per sq ft, a 2-bed here is AED 186, against AED 131 across Downtown. About 295 homes here are advertised for rent now.
Updated 21 Oct 2026 · Source: Dubai Land Department Ejari leases and listing-site adverts · Method
“Grande: you pay a premium per sq ft here, so check the view and the unit before you sign. Lots of homes are on the market; offer at the signed figure, not the advert. Ask the agent what the last tenant signed, then use the table below.”
Know the rent before you sign
What tenants in this building really paid, what landlords ask, and how hard to push.
What the leases say about Grande
- Per sq ft, a 2-bed here costs 42% more than the Downtown median: AED 186 against AED 131. It is number 29 of 32 Downtown buildings, cheapest first.
- Homes here are smaller than usual. The median 2-bed here is 1,201 sq ft. That is 11% below the Downtown median of 1,348 sq ft.
- New 1-bed tenants pay AED 120,000, renewing tenants AED 121,000. For the same home, renewing is cheaper than moving in: a new tenant pays 4% more.
- New-lease rent per sq ft fell 5% on the year, to AED 172 a sq ft.
- About 295 homes are advertised for rent against 447 leases signed in a year: a lot of choice, so there is room to negotiate.
- 79 leases end in the next 60 days, so more homes may become available soon.
Rent in Grande by bedrooms
AED a year, medians. Signed: Ejari leases 16 Oct 2025–15 Oct 2026. Asking: adverts on 16 Oct 2026, matched by building name.
| Home | New lease | Renewal | Asking | Size sq ft | AED / sq ft | Leases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bed | 120,000 | 121,000 | 130,000 | 783 | 156 | 188 |
| 2-bed | 220,000 | 240,000 | 225,000 | 1,201 | 186 | 203 |
| 3-bed | 357,500 | – | 379,900 | 1,892 | 202 | 56 |
Where Grande is, and the buildings around it
We do not hold the exact position of Grande yet; the map shows Downtown.
Click a building to see its rents. Rents shown are median new leases, 16 Oct 2025–15 Oct 2026.
Finding
A new 1-bed tenant in Grande pays 4% more than a renewing one for the same home.
New lease against renewal: same building, same bedrooms, size within 15%
For a 1-bed in this building, renewing is cheaper than moving in. The renewal figure shows what the landlord accepts from tenants he wants to keep. Renew or move →
Finding
New-lease rent per sq ft in Grande fell 5% on the year.
Median new lease, AED a sq ft, by quarter
AED 172 a sq ft in the 12 months to 15 Oct 2026, against AED 182 the year before. Quarters with fewer than 10 new leases are left out of the chart.
Supply
79 leases in Grande end in the next 60 days.
Leases ending soon: homes that may become available
Some will renew, some will come back to the market. More homes free means more room to negotiate. Ask agents about units with a lease ending soon.
Compare: other Downtown buildings, 2-bed
| Building | New lease | Size sq ft | AED / sq ft | Leases |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dt 1 | 217,500 | 1,707 | 132 | 21 |
| Blvd Heights | 215,000 | 1,665 | 127 | 154 |
| Opera Grand | 232,500 | 1,676 | 143 | 53 |
| Boulevard Point | 240,000 | 1,414 | 164 | 50 |
| Imperial Avenue | 200,000 | 1,450 | 137 | 53 |
| Vida Dubai Mall | 200,000 | 1,080 | 187 | 54 |
| The Address Dubai Opera | 250,000 | 1,227 | 203 | 224 |
| Blvd Crescent | 180,000 | 1,543 | 121 | 50 |
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Questions
How much is rent in Grande?
Rent in Grande, Downtown: 1-bed AED 120,000, 2-bed AED 220,000, 3-bed AED 357,500 a year. These are medians of 447 Ejari leases signed 16 Oct 2025–15 Oct 2026. Per sq ft, a 2-bed here is AED 186, against AED 131 across Downtown. About 295 homes here are advertised for rent now.
How much is a 1 bedroom in Grande?
The median rent for a new 1-bed lease in Grande is AED 120,000 a year (AED 10,000 a month). The median size is 783 sq ft. This is from 106 new leases, 16 Oct 2025–15 Oct 2026.
How much is a 2 bedroom in Grande?
The median rent for a new 2-bed lease in Grande is AED 220,000 a year (AED 18,333 a month). The median size is 1,201 sq ft. This is from 147 new leases, 16 Oct 2025–15 Oct 2026.
How much is a 3 bedroom in Grande?
The median rent for a new 3-bed lease in Grande is AED 357,500 a year (AED 29,792 a month). The median size is 1,892 sq ft. This is from 46 new leases, 16 Oct 2025–15 Oct 2026.
Is it cheaper to renew or move in Grande?
For a 1-bed, new tenants pay a median AED 120,000 and renewing tenants AED 121,000. For the same home, a new tenant pays 4% more.
Is rent going up in Grande?
Rent per sq ft on new leases in Grande: AED 172 in the 12 months to 15 Oct 2026, against AED 182 the year before.
What are the alternatives to Grande in Downtown?
Similar rent for a 2-bed: Dt 1 AED 217,500, Blvd Heights AED 215,000, Opera Grand AED 232,500, Boulevard Point AED 240,000.
How we worked it out, and the limits
Updated 21 Oct 2026. Source: Dubai Land Department Ejari rent contracts. We use homes only, one unit for each contract, starting 16 Oct 2025–15 Oct 2026. "New" is a new tenant or a new contract. "Renewal" is the same contract, renewed. Bedrooms come from the Ejari unit type. "3 bed" means 3 or more. Every rent is a median: half the leases are above it. A figure needs 10 or more leases. A page needs 30 or more.
This building. Leases are matched by the Ejari project name "Grande". 447 leases 16 Oct 2025–15 Oct 2026, 299 new. First leases in our records: 2024. Adverts are matched by name and may include a neighbouring building.
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