{"id":11250,"date":"2026-02-26T16:21:35","date_gmt":"2026-02-26T10:51:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.propertystellar.com\/blog\/?p=11250"},"modified":"2026-02-26T16:21:36","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T10:51:36","slug":"dubai-rent-contracts-increase-10-in-2025-as-housing-demand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.propertystellar.com\/blog\/dubai-rent-contracts-increase-10-in-2025-as-housing-demand\/","title":{"rendered":"New Rent Contracts in Dubai Rise 10% in 2025 as Housing Demand and Options Grow"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>New tenancy contracts in Dubai surpassed 513,000 in 2025, reflecting strong demand and a wider range of housing options, according to Dubai Land Department.<\/p>\n<h3>Key Highlights:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Registered tenancy contracts in 2025 increased by 6% in volume and 17% in total value compared to 2024.<\/li>\n<li>Overall contracts reached 1.38 million with a combined value of Dh126.4 billion.<\/li>\n<li>Rising demand and diverse residential offerings supported continued growth across the rental market.<\/li>\n<li>The rental sector continues to play a key role as a pathway toward homeownership.<\/li>\n<li>Market performance aligns with the vision of the Dubai Real Estate Sector Strategy 2033 to create a balanced and sustainable property market.<\/li>\n<li>Completed real estate projects increased by 7% to 124 developments during the year.<\/li>\n<li>The total value of completed projects reached Dh27.5 billion, reflecting active development momentum.<\/li>\n<li>Projects under construction grew by 25%, reaching 937 developments across the emirate.<\/li>\n<li>Property sales also recorded strong performance, with sold units rising 25% to 147,500.<\/li>\n<li>Total transaction value climbed to Dh280 billion, highlighting continued investor confidence.<\/li>\n<li>The number of registered real estate offices expanded to 10,182, strengthening the sector\u2019s professional ecosystem.<\/li>\n<li>A total of 14,364 real estate licences were issued across multiple real estate activities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New tenancy contracts in Dubai surpassed 513,000 in 2025, reflecting strong demand and a wider range of housing options, according to Dubai Land Department. 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