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Al Daghaya

Dubai, UAE

A traditional residential area in Deira near Dubai Creek.

Community Intelligence — by Peak Trust Analytics

Al Daghaya: rental market

Leasehold · GCC-only ownershipUpdated Oct 2026

Al Daghaya is a non-freehold area — property is owned by UAE/GCC nationals and the market is rental, not sale, registered under the Al Dhagaya area, Dubai.

Apartments in Al Daghaya lease for a median of about AED 39k per year, across 1,013 tenancy contracts in 2025, with 55% of leases renewed.

AED 39k

Median annual rent

2025

+9%

1,013

Tenancy contracts

#30 of 56 rental areas

55%

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 Daghaya?

CommercialApartmentsHotels & hospitalityMixed-use

Al Daghaya is a traditional low-rise district in old Deira near Dubai Creek, dominated by commercial buildings, souks and trading premises at street level with residential apartments above. It also holds a share of budget hotels and guesthouses.

Property-type mix

Commercial
68%
Apartments
26%
Hospitality
7%

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 Daghaya

Questions & answers

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Al Daghaya?

The median annual rent on a home in Al Daghaya was AED 38,808 in 2025, across 1,013 registered tenancy contracts.

Is Al Daghaya freehold or leasehold?

Al Daghaya is registered as leasehold with the Dubai Land Department.

How much have rents risen in Al Daghaya?

The median annual rent in Al Daghaya is 29% higher than five years ago. 55% of tenancies registered in 2025 were renewals rather than new lets.

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