Al Raffa
A residential community in Bur Dubai, known for its traditional architecture and proximity to Dubai Creek.
Community Intelligence — by Peak Trust Analytics
Al Raffa: rental market
Al Raffa is a non-freehold area — property is owned by UAE/GCC nationals and the market is rental, not sale, Dubai.
Apartments in Al Raffa lease for a median of about AED 60k per year, across 8,205 tenancy contracts in 2025, with 75% of leases renewed.
AED 60k
Median annual rent
2025
8,205
Tenancy contracts
#7 of 56 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.
What kind of place is Al Raffa?
Al Raffa is an older Bur Dubai neighbourhood near Dubai Creek, built mainly of low- and mid-rise apartment buildings with ground-floor shops. Commercial and retail uses run along its streets alongside the residential stock.
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 Raffa
Questions & answers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Al Raffa?
- The median annual rent on a home in Al Raffa was AED 59,583 in 2025, across 8,205 registered tenancy contracts.
Is Al Raffa freehold or leasehold?
- Al Raffa is registered as leasehold with the Dubai Land Department.
How much have rents risen in Al Raffa?
- The median annual rent in Al Raffa is 24% higher than five years ago. 75% of tenancies registered in 2025 were renewals rather than new lets.
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