Dubai rent growth slows as new homes give tenants more choice

A SURGE OF NEW APARTMENTS IS GIVING RENTERS LEVERAGE TO NEGOTIATE

- BY JUSTIN VARGHESE

After two years of sharp rent increases, Dubai tenants are finally getting some breathing space.

Apartments in several popular areas are no longer rising as fast — and in some cases, are slightly cheaper than earlier this year.

The change isn’t the same everywhere, but renters now have more room to plan, compare, and even push for better deals. Here are six things to consider:

Rents are cooling in key neighbourhoods:

According to Savills’ Q3-2025 Dubai Residential Report, rent growth has “started to level off” in mid-range communities where new homes have recently been completed.

Areas such as Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC), Arjan, and Dubai Hills Estate are seeing slower rent adjustments, while prime zones like Palm Jumeirah and Al Barari continue to attract strong demand.

“Dubai’s residential market continues to attract a diverse pool of buyers, from end-users seeking long-term value to investors drawn by the emirate’s stable regulatory framework and global appeal,” said Andrew Cummings, Head of Residential Agency, Middle East at Savills. He added that Dubai’s growing base of long-term residents shows how the city is evolving from a transient market into a “family-friendly environment” — something that also helps stabilise rents.

That matches what was recently reported — rents in Bur Dubai, Arjan, and Dubai Silicon Oasis are down by up to 5 per cent.