The Dubai real estate market has been facing increased demand in the rental and sales segment, attracting interest from local and international investors alike. The market has an array of properties across several neighbourhoods spread over varying price ranges.
Rental prices in the city are based on several factors including location, proximity to public transport, nearby landmarks, available amenities, and more.
Here is all you need to know about the most expensive areas to rent a home in Dubai:
Palm Jumeirah

- Studio apartment: AED111,000 per year
- One-bedroom apartment: AED165,000
- Two-bedroom apartment: AED243,000 per year
- Three-bedroom apartment: AED312,000 per year
Emirates Hills

- Villas and mansions: AED150,000 to AED1,500,000 per year
Al Barari

- One-bedroom apartment: AED134,000 per year
- Two-bedroom apartment: AED316,000 per year
- Three-bedroom apartment: AED548,000 per year
Bluewaters Island

- One-bedroom apartment: AED310,000 per year
- Two-bedroom apartment: AED495,000 per year
- Three-bedroom apartment: AED716,000 per year
Dubai Harbour

- One-bedroom apartment: AED163,000 per year
- Two-bedroom apartment: AED269,000 per year
- Three-bedroom apartment: AED475,000 per year
Al Wasl

- Studio apartment: AED45,000 per year
- One-bedroom apartment: AED176,000 per year
- Two-bedroom apartment: AED248,000 per year
- Three-bedroom apartment: AED311,000 per year
Last year, Arabian Business reported on the most expensive areas for villas and apartments in Dubai.
10 most expensive places to rent a villa in Dubai
- Palm Jumeirah – average rent is AED1,032,763, up 1.6% on last month
- Al Barari – average rent is AED981,396 up 4.9%, on last month
- Emirates Hills – average rent is AED848,754, down 1.8% on last month
- Jumeirah Islands – average rent is AED617,059, up 4.5% on last month
- Jumeirah – average rent is AED507,459, up 3.9% on last month
- Green Community (DIP) – average rent is AED393,017, up 1.7% on last month
- Jumeirah Golf Estates – average rent is AED381,713, up 3.3% on last month
- The Meadows – average rent is AED332,375, up 3.5% on last month
- The Villa – average rent is AED298,078, up 0.7% on last month
- Living Legends – average rent is AED293,547, up 2.4% on last month
10 most expensive places to rent an apartment in Dubai
- Palm Jumeirah – average rent is AED258,529, up 4.1% on last month
- Downtown Dubai – average rent is AED218,840, up 2.7% on last month
- The Old Town – average rent is AED187,498, up 3.1% on last month
- Dubai Marina – average rent is AED172,214, up 3.8% on last month
- Jumeirah – average rent is AED163,784, up 4.1% on last month
- Jumeirah Beach Residence – average rent is AED158,340, up 3.4% on last month
- DIFC – average rent is AED156,633, up 4.2% on last month
- The Views – average rent is AED140,161, up 4.7% on last month
- Dubai Festival City – average rent is AED131,279, down 4.60% on last month
- The Greens and The Views – average rent is AED128,977 4.8%, up on last month