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Dubai Rent Index, September 2026: what tenants signed
Dubai Rent Index, September 2026: a new 1-bed lease had a median of AED 66,000 a year, -5.7% on September 2025. Renewing 1-bed tenants paid AED 55,000. Medians of signed Ejari leases, not adverts.
Published 21 Oct 2026 · Source: Dubai Land Department Ejari leases · Method
“September 2026: a new 1-bed signed at AED 66,000. If your renewal letter asks for more than the index allows, use the calculator before you sign.”
Dubai Rent Index · September 2026
Signed rents, every month, from every Ejari lease. Free to quote with a link.
Median rent by home, September 2026
| Home | New lease | Renewal | New lease, Sep 2025 | Change on the year | Leases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 43,000 | 38,000 | 45,061 | -4.6% | 10,174 |
| 1-bed | 66,000 | 55,000 | 70,000 | -5.7% | 20,608 |
| 2-bed | 97,729 | 73,320 | 100,000 | -2.3% | 15,239 |
| 3-bed or more | 165,000 | 112,780 | 165,000 | +0.0% | 3,356 |
| Villa | 180,000 | 175,100 | 190,000 | -5.3% | 6,042 |
Finding
The new 1-bed lease, month by month
Median new 1-bed lease, AED a year
Two years of monthly medians. Months move with the season; compare the same month across years.
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Questions
What is the average rent in Dubai in September 2026?
Dubai Rent Index, September 2026: a new 1-bed lease had a median of AED 66,000 a year, -5.7% on September 2025. Renewing 1-bed tenants paid AED 55,000. Medians of signed Ejari leases, not adverts.
How is the Dubai Rent Index calculated?
Median annual rent of residential Ejari leases that started in the month: new market leases (a new tenant on a 6 to 13 month lease) and renewals, by home type. Source: Dubai Land Department open data, through the RENT DUBAI facts cube.
Is this the official RERA index?
No. The official figure for rent increases is the DLD Smart Rental Index. Ours is a monthly series of what tenants actually signed.
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