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Hessian

Dubai, UAE

A lesser-known community with sparse residential development.

Community Intelligence — by Peak Trust Analytics

Hessian: rental market

Leasehold · GCC-only ownershipUpdated Oct 2026

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

Apartments in Hessian lease for a median of about AED 66k per year, across 661 tenancy contracts in 2025, with 72% of leases renewed.

AED 66k

Median annual rent

2025

+9%

661

Tenancy contracts

#39 of 56 rental areas

72%

Leases renewed

tenant retention

99%

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 Hessian?

ApartmentsVillas

Hessian is a lightly developed area with a mix of apartment buildings and villas. Its housing splits between the two built forms, with apartments the larger share and villas forming a substantial secondary component.

Property-type mix

Apartments
60%
Villas
37%
Commercial
3%

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 Hessian

Questions & answers

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Hessian?

The median annual rent on a home in Hessian was AED 66,150 in 2025, across 661 registered tenancy contracts.

Is Hessian freehold or leasehold?

Hessian is registered as leasehold with the Dubai Land Department, and 99% of its registered area is freehold title.

How much have rents risen in Hessian?

The median annual rent in Hessian is 59% higher than five years ago. 72% of tenancies registered in 2025 were renewals rather than new lets.

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