If you’ve been doom-scrolling property apps lately and feeling the anxiety creep in, trust me you’re not the only one.
While a few pockets of the city are finally starting to chill out, some major hotspots are still leaning hard into their “ultra-premium” era.
If you’re plotting your next move, here are six neighborhoods where your budget might need a serious glow-up this year (as flagged by a real estate expert over at Timeout).
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Arabian Ranches
Average Rent: AED 180,000 per year (2-bedroom villa)
With demand still sky-high for roomy gardens and that iconic 18-hole golf course right next door, prices here aren’t hitting pause anytime soon.
Dubai Hills Estate
Average Rent: AED 100,000 per year (1-bedroom apartment)
Dubai Hills Estate has officially leveled up from “one to watch” to “the place to be.”
Jumeirah Golf Estates (JGE)
Average Rent: AED 102,000 per year (1-bedroom apartment)
With inventory seriously tight, the moment a unit drops, the price tag tends to flex its “exclusive” energy.
Palm Jumeirah
Average Rent: AED 170,000 per year (1-bedroom apartment)
With luxe beach clubs, Michelin-star dining, and that permanent stay-cation energy, demand is still outpacing supply keeping island rents sitting pretty way up in the clouds.
Tilal Al Ghaf
Average Rent: AED 250,000 per year (Villa)
Ever since the first keys dropped in 2023, it’s been on a rapid glow-up into full “prime” territory and the rental prices are totally matching the hype.
Victory Heights
Average Rent: AED 300,000 per year (Villa)
In a plot twist no one saw coming, Victory Heights is clocking rent hikes even while its neighbor, Dubai Sports City, is watching prices slide. The reason? It’s all about that “gated villa community” appeal.
