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Al Khawaneej

Dubai, UAE

A suburban community with villas and agricultural areas, known for its quiet, rural vibe.

Community Intelligence — by Peak Trust Analytics

Al Khawaneej: rental market

Leasehold · GCC-only ownershipUpdated Oct 2026

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

Apartments in Al Khawaneej lease for a median of about AED 206k per year, across 358 tenancy contracts in 2025, with 45% of leases renewed.

AED 206k

Median annual rent

2025

+9%

358

Tenancy contracts

#46 of 56 rental areas

45%

Leases renewed

tenant retention

4%

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.

Registration areas in Al Khawaneej (2)

What kind of place is Al Khawaneej?

VillasCommercial

A low-density suburb of Emirati villas, farms and open plots on the eastern edge of Dubai. Its built character is villas and agricultural land, with retail and commercial buildings clustered along the main roads.

Property-type mix

Commercial
58%
Villas
29%
Apartments
13%

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 Khawaneej

Questions & answers

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Al Khawaneej?

The median annual rent on a home in Al Khawaneej was AED 206,006 in 2025, across 358 registered tenancy contracts.

Is Al Khawaneej freehold or leasehold?

Al Khawaneej is registered as leasehold with the Dubai Land Department, and 4% of its registered area is freehold title.

How much have rents risen in Al Khawaneej?

The median annual rent in Al Khawaneej is 38% higher than five years ago. 45% of tenancies registered in 2025 were renewals rather than new lets.

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