Rents, property prices soar along Etihad Rail route

Real estate industry executives predict property values could further increase up to 25 per cent, while rents may rise as much as 15 per cent

- Waheed Abbas [e-mail]

Property prices and rental rates in areas near the UAE's Etihad Rail have seen double-digit growth in 2025, with further appreciation expected. Real estate industry executives predict property values could increase up to 25 per cent, while rents may rise as much as 15 per cent.

“Rental values in areas close to Etihad Rail stations have seen consistent growth, averaging a nine per cent increase over the past nine months. Dubai Festival City posted a standout 23 per cent rise, followed by a 10 per cent increase in Dubai South. This mirrors rental trends seen in areas under construction of the Dubai Metro Blue Line, where rents have already jumped by 23 per cent,” said Christopher Cina, director of sales at Betterhomes.

“Accessibility creates demand, and properties located within easy reach of the new rail stations will command a premium, which we expect to be from 10 to 20 per cent.”