Al Qusais
An established Deira residential suburb offering affordable apartments, schools and direct metro access.
Community Intelligence — by Peak Trust Analytics
Al Qusais: rental market
Al Qusais is a non-freehold area — property is owned by UAE/GCC nationals and the market is rental, not sale, Dubai.
Apartments in Al Qusais lease for a median of about AED 45k per year, across 11,531 tenancy contracts in 2025, with 84% of leases renewed.
AED 45k
Median annual rent
2025
11,531
Tenancy contracts
#5 of 56 rental areas
84%
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 Qusais?
Al Qusais is a residential district in Deira built mainly of apartment blocks, with ground-floor retail and commercial units along its main roads. Apartments are its predominant built form, close to metro and public transport links.
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 Qusais
Questions & answers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Al Qusais?
- The median annual rent on a home in Al Qusais was AED 45,000 in 2025, across 11,531 registered tenancy contracts.
Is Al Qusais freehold or leasehold?
- Al Qusais is registered as leasehold with the Dubai Land Department.
How much have rents risen in Al Qusais?
- The median annual rent in Al Qusais is 22% higher than five years ago. 84% of tenancies registered in 2025 were renewals rather than new lets.
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