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Highest Rent in United Arab Emirates

Top 93 cities ranked by highest rent

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Highest Rent — United Arab Emirates

1 Ḩattā 03 $1,200
2 Masdar City 01 $1,200
3 Mankhūl 03 $1,200
4 Lahbab 03 $1,200
5 Knowledge Village 03 $1,200
6 Khawr Fakkān 06 $1,200
7 Khalifah A City 01 $1,200
8 Kalbā 06 $1,200
9 Jumayrā 03 $1,200
10 Jebel Ali 03 $1,200
11 International City 03 $1,200
12 Hawr al ‘Anz 03 $1,200
13 Maşfūţ 02 $1,200
14 Halwan 06 $1,200
15 Fujairah 04 $1,200
16 Dubai Sports City 03 $1,200
17 Dubai Silicon Oasis 03 $1,200
18 Dubai Motor City 03 $1,200
19 Dubai Marina 03 $1,200
20 Dubai Investments Park 03 $1,200
21 Dubai Internet City 03 $1,200
22 Dubai International Financial Centre 03 $1,200
23 Dubai Festival City 03 $1,200
24 Dubai 03 $1,200
25 Sha'biyyat Al Hiyar 01 $1,200
26 Zayed City 01 $1,200
27 Za'abeel 03 $1,200
28 Warīsān 03 $1,200
29 Umm Suqaym 03 $1,200
30 Umm Al Sheif 03 $1,200
31 Umm Al Quwain City 07 $1,200
32 The Palm Jumeirah 03 $1,200
33 Ţarīf Kalbā 04 $1,200
34 Suwayḩān 01 $1,200
35 Sharjah 06 $1,200
36 Shakhbout City 01 $1,200
37 Downtown Dubai 03 $1,200
38 Reef Al Fujairah City 04 $1,200
39 Ras Al Khaimah 05 $1,200
40 Oud Metha 03 $1,200
41 Nāyf 03 $1,200
42 Nadd al Ḩumr 03 $1,200
43 Muzayri‘ 01 $1,200
44 Mushayrif 02 $1,200
45 Musaffah 01 $1,200
46 Mohammed Bin Zayed City 01 $1,200
47 Mirdif 03 $1,200
48 Al Karama 03 $1,200
49 Al Qusais Second 03 $1,200
50 Al Qusais 1 03 $1,200
51 Al Muteena 03 $1,200
52 Al Murar al Qadīm 03 $1,200
53 Al Mizhar Second 03 $1,200
54 Al Mizhar First 03 $1,200
55 Al Manāmah 02 $1,200
56 Al Majaz 06 $1,200
57 Al Madam 06 $1,200
58 Al Khawaneej 1 03 $1,200
59 Al Khabaisi 03 $1,200
60 Al Safa 03 $1,200
61 Al Jurf 02 $1,200
62 Al Jazīrah al Ḩamrā’ 05 $1,200
63 Al Hudaiba 03 $1,200
64 Al Ḩamīdīyah 02 $1,200
65 Al Furjan 03 $1,200
66 Al Bada'a 03 $1,200
67 Al Ain City 01 $1,200
68 Ajman 02 $1,200
69 Adh Dhayd 06 $1,200
70 Abū Hayl 03 $1,200
71 Ar Rumaylah 02 $1,200
72 Dibba Al-Hisn 04 $1,200
73 Dibba Al-Fujairah 04 $1,200
74 Dayrah 03 $1,200
75 DAMAC Hills 03 $1,200
76 Business Bay 03 $1,200
77 Būr Sa‘īd 03 $1,200
78 Bur Dubai 03 $1,200
79 Bani Yas City 01 $1,200
80 As Saţwah Sharq 03 $1,200
81 As Saţwah 03 $1,200
82 Ar Ruways 01 $1,200
83 Abu Dhabi 01 $1,200
84 Ar Riqqah 03 $1,200
85 Ar Rāshidīyah 03 $1,200
86 Al Wasl 03 $1,200
87 Al Warqaa 03 $1,200
88 Al Waheda 03 $1,200
89 AL Twar Second 03 $1,200
90 Al Twar First 03 $1,200
91 Al Twar 3 03 $1,200
92 Al Shamkhah City 01 $1,200
93 Al Sajaah 06 $1,200

Cities with the highest rents in United Arab Emirates reflect tight housing markets where demand significantly exceeds supply. Ḩattā 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 Ḩattā 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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