Oud Metha
A residential and commercial area in Bur Dubai with cultural hubs.
Community Intelligence — by Peak Trust Analytics
Oud Metha: rental market
Oud Metha is a non-freehold area — property is owned by UAE/GCC nationals and the market is rental, not sale, Dubai.
Apartments in Oud Metha lease for a median of about AED 78k per year, across 4,544 tenancy contracts in 2025, with 79% of leases renewed.
AED 78k
Median annual rent
2025
4,544
Tenancy contracts
#14 of 56 rental areas
79%
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 Oud Metha?
Oud Metha is a Bur Dubai district combining mid-rise apartment buildings with offices, clinics, schools and cultural venues. Its residential stock is apartment-based, set alongside a substantial commercial and institutional presence.
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 Oud Metha
Questions & answers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Oud Metha?
- The median annual rent on a home in Oud Metha was AED 78,000 in 2025, across 4,544 registered tenancy contracts.
Is Oud Metha freehold or leasehold?
- Oud Metha is registered as leasehold with the Dubai Land Department.
How much have rents risen in Oud Metha?
- The median annual rent in Oud Metha is 22% higher than five years ago. 79% of tenancies registered in 2025 were renewals rather than new lets.
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