Umm Al Sheif
A residential area in Jumeirah with villas and proximity to beaches.
Community Intelligence — by Peak Trust Analytics
Umm Al Sheif: rental market
Umm Al Sheif is a non-freehold area — property is owned by UAE/GCC nationals and the market is rental, not sale, registered under the Um Al Sheif area, Dubai.
Apartments in Umm Al Sheif lease for a median of about AED 190k per year, across 216 tenancy contracts in 2025, with 75% of leases renewed.
AED 190k
Median annual rent
2025
216
Tenancy contracts
#50 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 Umm Al Sheif?
Umm Al Sheif is an established Jumeirah district built predominantly of low-rise villas on private plots near the coast, with commercial units along Sheikh Zayed Road and some apartments. Villas define its residential character despite frequent commercial transactions.
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 Umm Al Sheif
Questions & answers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Umm Al Sheif?
- The median annual rent on a home in Umm Al Sheif was AED 190,000 in 2025, across 216 registered tenancy contracts.
Is Umm Al Sheif freehold or leasehold?
- Umm Al Sheif is registered as leasehold with the Dubai Land Department.
How much have rents risen in Umm Al Sheif?
- The median annual rent in Umm Al Sheif is 19% higher than five years ago. 75% of tenancies registered in 2025 were renewals rather than new lets.
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