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Canal Residence West (Phase 1) rent: what tenants really pay
Rent in Canal Residence West (Phase 1), Sports City: Studio AED 45,000, 1-bed AED 63,000, 2-bed AED 97,500 a year. These are medians of 295 Ejari leases signed 16 Oct 2025–15 Oct 2026. Per sq ft, a 1-bed here is AED 70, against AED 70 across Sports City.
Updated 21 Oct 2026 · Source: Dubai Land Department Ejari leases and listing-site adverts · Method
“Canal Residence West (Phase 1): you pay a premium per sq ft here, so check the view and the unit before you sign. 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 Canal Residence West (Phase 1)
- Per sq ft, a 1-bed here costs the same as the Sports City median: AED 70. It is number 23 of 48 Sports City buildings, cheapest first.
- Homes here are bigger than usual. The median 1-bed here is 850 sq ft. That is 5% above the Sports City median of 809 sq ft.
- New Studio tenants pay AED 45,000, renewing tenants AED 40,000. For the same home, renewing is cheaper than moving in: a new tenant pays 1% more.
- New-lease rent per sq ft rose 4% on the year, to AED 72 a sq ft.
- 50 leases end in the next 60 days, so more homes may become available soon.
Rent in Canal Residence West (Phase 1) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 45,000 | 40,000 | – | 535 | 79 | 48 |
| 1-bed | 63,000 | 60,000 | – | 850 | 70 | 170 |
| 2-bed | 97,500 | 89,000 | – | 1,444 | 62 | 68 |
Where Canal Residence West (Phase 1) is, and the buildings around it
We do not hold the exact position of Canal Residence West (Phase 1) yet; the map shows Sports City.
Click a building to see its rents. Rents shown are median new leases, 16 Oct 2025–15 Oct 2026.
Finding
A new Studio tenant in Canal Residence West (Phase 1) pays 1% more than a renewing one for the same home.
New lease against renewal: same building, same bedrooms, size within 15%
For a Studio 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 Canal Residence West (Phase 1) rose 4% on the year.
Median new lease, AED a sq ft, by quarter
AED 72 a sq ft in the 12 months to 15 Oct 2026, against AED 69 the year before. Quarters with fewer than 10 new leases are left out of the chart.
Supply
50 leases in Canal Residence West (Phase 1) 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 Sports City buildings, 1-bed
| Building | New lease | Size sq ft | AED / sq ft | Leases |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canal Residence West 2 | 63,000 | 855 | 72 | 73 |
| Hub Canal 2 Tower | 63,000 | 1,002 | 57 | 52 |
| Profile Residence | 63,000 | 855 | 74 | 36 |
| Olympic Park 1 | 63,000 | 1,011 | 62 | 22 |
| Eagle Heights | 62,000 | 804 | 71 | 32 |
| Olympic Park 2 | 62,000 | 972 | 64 | 25 |
| Olympic Park 3 | 64,500 | 989 | 61 | 26 |
| The Spirit | 65,000 | 795 | 80 | 46 |
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Questions
How much is rent in Canal Residence West (Phase 1)?
Rent in Canal Residence West (Phase 1), Sports City: Studio AED 45,000, 1-bed AED 63,000, 2-bed AED 97,500 a year. These are medians of 295 Ejari leases signed 16 Oct 2025–15 Oct 2026. Per sq ft, a 1-bed here is AED 70, against AED 70 across Sports City.
How much is a studio in Canal Residence West (Phase 1)?
The median rent for a new Studio lease in Canal Residence West (Phase 1) is AED 45,000 a year (AED 3,750 a month). The median size is 535 sq ft. This is from 30 new leases, 16 Oct 2025–15 Oct 2026.
How much is a 1 bedroom in Canal Residence West (Phase 1)?
The median rent for a new 1-bed lease in Canal Residence West (Phase 1) is AED 63,000 a year (AED 5,250 a month). The median size is 850 sq ft. This is from 81 new leases, 16 Oct 2025–15 Oct 2026.
How much is a 2 bedroom in Canal Residence West (Phase 1)?
The median rent for a new 2-bed lease in Canal Residence West (Phase 1) is AED 97,500 a year (AED 8,125 a month). The median size is 1,444 sq ft. This is from 25 new leases, 16 Oct 2025–15 Oct 2026.
Is it cheaper to renew or move in Canal Residence West (Phase 1)?
For a Studio, new tenants pay a median AED 45,000 and renewing tenants AED 40,000. For the same home, a new tenant pays 1% more.
Is rent going up in Canal Residence West (Phase 1)?
Rent per sq ft on new leases in Canal Residence West (Phase 1): AED 72 in the 12 months to 15 Oct 2026, against AED 69 the year before.
What are the alternatives to Canal Residence West (Phase 1) in Sports City?
Similar rent for a 1-bed: Canal Residence West 2 AED 63,000, Hub Canal 2 Tower AED 63,000, Profile Residence AED 63,000, Olympic Park 1 AED 63,000.
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 "CANAL RESIDENCE WEST (PHASE 1)". 295 leases 16 Oct 2025–15 Oct 2026, 139 new. First leases in our records: 2024. Adverts are matched by name and may include a neighbouring building.
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