Area Intelligence — by Peak Trust Analytics
Um Al Sheif
Um Al Sheif: rental market
Um Al Sheif is a non-freehold area — property is owned by UAE/GCC nationals and the market is rental, not sale, Dubai.
Apartments in Um Al Sheif lease for a median of about AED 190k per year, across 216 tenancy contracts in 2025, with 75% of leases renewed.
AED 190k
Median annual rent
2025
216
Tenancy contracts
#59 of 70 rental areas
75%
Leases renewed
tenant retention
0%
Freehold stock
rest is GCC-only
Median annual rent trend
Median annual rent (AED) by year
Data computed by Peak Trust Analytics · Dubai market data powered by the Dubai Land Department (DLD) · Updated Oct 2026. Proprietary — not to be reused or redistributed without authorization. Not investment advice.
Questions & answers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Um Al Sheif?
- The median annual rent on a home in Um Al Sheif was AED 190,000 in 2025, across 216 registered tenancy contracts.
Is Um Al Sheif freehold or leasehold?
- Um Al Sheif is registered as leasehold with the Dubai Land Department.
How much have rents risen in Um Al Sheif?
- The median annual rent in Um Al Sheif is 19% higher than five years ago. 75% of tenancies registered in 2025 were renewals rather than new lets.
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Um Al Sheif: median rent around AED 190k/yr.
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