Arjan to DSO: Rare pockets that defy rent hikes in Dubai

RENTS ARE FINALLY DROPPING IN SOME NEIGHBOURHOODS, BY AS MUCH AS 5%

- BY JUSTIN VARGHESE Your Money Editor

If you’ve been bracing for another rent hike, here’s some good news — not every Dubai neighbourhood is getting more expensive. In fact, a few have quietly become more affordable.

According to Bayut’s Dubai Property Market Report for Q3 2025, “rental costs for affordable and mid-tier apartments have declined by up to 5 per cent in several popular areas.” The shift marks a welcome break for tenants and a sign that Dubai's rental market is finally finding balance.

If you're renting in Bur Dubai, Arjan, or Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO), you may already have noticed it — rents there have dipped by as much as 5 per cent this quarter. These are among the few areas in the city where more new supply and stable demand are giving tenants room to negotiate.