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Highest Rent in Dubai

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Highest Rent — Dubai

1 Al Bada'a $1,200
2 Al Warqaa $1,200
3 International City $1,200
4 Dubai Marina $1,200
5 Dubai Sports City $1,200
6 Dubai Internet City $1,200
7 Al Safa $1,200
8 As Saţwah Sharq $1,200
9 Dubai Festival City $1,200
10 Dubai International Financial Centre $1,200
11 Downtown Dubai $1,200
12 Dubai Investments Park $1,200
13 Jebel Ali $1,200
14 Umm Al Sheif $1,200
15 Ar Riqqah $1,200
16 Al Muteena $1,200
17 Al Mizhar First $1,200
18 Al Mizhar Second $1,200
19 Dubai Silicon Oasis $1,200
20 Dubai Motor City $1,200
21 DAMAC Hills $1,200
22 Al Furjan $1,200
23 Business Bay $1,200
24 Al Qusais 1 $1,200
25 Al Twar 3 $1,200
26 Al Khabaisi $1,200
27 Al Khawaneej 1 $1,200
28 Lahbab $1,200
29 Al Karama $1,200
30 Umm Suqaym $1,200
31 Ar Rāshidīyah $1,200
32 Jumayrā $1,200
33 Dubai $1,200
34 Dayrah $1,200
35 Ḩattā $1,200
36 Abū Hayl $1,200
37 As Saţwah $1,200
38 Nadd al Ḩumr $1,200
39 Al Waheda $1,200
40 Al Twar First $1,200
41 AL Twar Second $1,200
42 Al Qusais Second $1,200
43 Warīsān $1,200
44 Al Hudaiba $1,200
45 Al Wasl $1,200
46 Knowledge Village $1,200
47 The Palm Jumeirah $1,200
48 Za'abeel $1,200
49 Oud Metha $1,200
50 Bur Dubai $1,200
51 Mirdif $1,200
52 Hawr al ‘Anz $1,200
53 Mankhūl $1,200
54 Būr Sa‘īd $1,200
55 Nāyf $1,200
56 Al Murar al Qadīm $1,200

Cities with the highest rents in Dubai reflect tight housing markets where demand significantly exceeds supply. Al Bada'a leads with a median rent of $1,200 per month.

High rents are typically found in cities with strong economies, large populations of young professionals, and limited housing supply. These markets often have low vacancy rates and competitive rental processes.

The rent burden in these cities can be significant, with many residents spending more than 30% of their income on housing. This has fueled discussions about rent control, affordable housing development, and tenant protections in many of these communities.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Renters in Al Bada'a pay $1,200/month — that's $14,400 per year on housing alone.
  • 2. The general rule of thumb is that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income — in many of these cities, average earners exceed that threshold.
  • 3. High-rent cities often have rental vacancy rates below 5%, creating intense competition for available units.

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