Naif
A historic commercial and residential area in Deira with traditional markets.
Community Intelligence — by Peak Trust Analytics
Naif: rental market
Naif is a non-freehold area — property is owned by UAE/GCC nationals and the market is rental, not sale, Dubai.
Apartments in Naif lease for a median of about AED 35k per year, across 7,355 tenancy contracts in 2025, with 61% of leases renewed.
AED 35k
Median annual rent
2025
7,355
Tenancy contracts
#8 of 56 rental areas
61%
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 Naif?
Naif is a historic Deira district centred on traditional souks and commercial buildings, with retail and trading at street level. Above and around the markets sit low- and mid-rise apartment buildings, plus some budget hospitality.
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 Naif
Questions & answers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Naif?
- The median annual rent on a home in Naif was AED 35,000 in 2025, across 7,355 registered tenancy contracts.
Is Naif freehold or leasehold?
- Naif is registered as leasehold with the Dubai Land Department.
How much have rents risen in Naif?
- The median annual rent in Naif is 22% higher than five years ago. 61% of tenancies registered in 2025 were renewals rather than new lets.
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