Al Sabkha
A commercial and residential area in Deira with traditional markets.
Community Intelligence — by Peak Trust Analytics
Al Sabkha: rental market
Al Sabkha is a non-freehold area — property is owned by UAE/GCC nationals and the market is rental, not sale, Dubai.
Apartments in Al Sabkha lease for a median of about AED 55k per year, across 270 tenancy contracts in 2025, with 72% of leases renewed.
AED 55k
Median annual rent
2025
270
Tenancy contracts
#47 of 56 rental areas
72%
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 Sabkha?
A trading quarter in Deira dominated by commercial premises, wholesale markets and shops. Retail and office space defines its character, with residential apartments above the markets and a number of budget hotels forming secondary components.
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 Sabkha
Questions & answers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Al Sabkha?
- The median annual rent on a home in Al Sabkha was AED 55,000 in 2025, across 270 registered tenancy contracts.
Is Al Sabkha freehold or leasehold?
- Al Sabkha is registered as leasehold with the Dubai Land Department.
How much have rents risen in Al Sabkha?
- The median annual rent in Al Sabkha is 17% higher than five years ago. 72% of tenancies registered in 2025 were renewals rather than new lets.
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