Al Buteen
A historic area in Deira with commercial and residential spaces.
Community Intelligence — by Peak Trust Analytics
Al Buteen: rental market
Al Buteen is a non-freehold area — property is owned by UAE/GCC nationals and the market is rental, not sale, Dubai.
Apartments in Al Buteen lease for a median of about AED 48k per year, across 523 tenancy contracts in 2025, with 80% of leases renewed.
AED 48k
Median annual rent
2025
523
Tenancy contracts
#42 of 56 rental areas
80%
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.
What kind of place is Al Buteen?
Al Buteen is a historic district in Deira along the Creek dominated by commercial buildings, trading premises and souk-style retail. Residential apartments form a secondary share of its built stock, sitting above ground-floor commercial units.
Property-type mix
Share of registered sale & tenancy activity by property type.
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.
About Al Buteen
Questions & answers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Al Buteen?
- The median annual rent on a home in Al Buteen was AED 48,000 in 2025, across 523 registered tenancy contracts.
Is Al Buteen freehold or leasehold?
- Al Buteen is registered as leasehold with the Dubai Land Department.
How much have rents risen in Al Buteen?
- The median annual rent in Al Buteen is 20% higher than five years ago. 80% of tenancies registered in 2025 were renewals rather than new lets.
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