Updated 3 October 2026 · Source: Dubai Land Department records · All Dubai area guides
What does it cost to rent in Dubai Hills Estate?
Median annual rents in Dubai Hills Estate run from AED 55,000 for a studio to AED 245,000 for a 3-bedroom, based on Ejari contracts from the past 24 months.
DLD records Dubai Hills Estate under the official district name Hadaeq Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid. Figures on this page cover that whole district, which also takes in neighbouring communities, so treat them as a guide to the wider area rather than Dubai Hills Estate alone.
Apartment rents by bedroom in Dubai Hills Estate
| Type | Median annual rent | Monthly equivalent | Contracts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | AED 55,000 | AED 4,583 | 843 |
| 1-Bedroom | AED 90,000 | AED 7,500 | 4,035 |
| 2-Bedroom | AED 140,000 | AED 11,667 | 3,187 |
| 3-Bedroom | AED 245,000 | AED 20,417 | 659 |
Source: DLD Ejari rent contracts, 24 months to 3 October 2026. DLD district: Hadaeq Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid.
Rows with fewer than 30 records are left out.
How much more is an extra bedroom in rent?
At the median, moving up from a studio to a 1-bedroom adds about AED 35K a year; from a 1-bedroom to a 2-bedroom adds about AED 50K a year; and from a 2-bedroom to a 3-bedroom adds about AED 105K a year. Use the gap to judge whether a bigger unit is worth the stretch, or whether a better building in the smaller size gives you more for the money.
Buy or rent in Dubai Hills Estate?
The price-to-rent ratio shows how many years of rent the median home costs. A lower number favours buying; a higher one favours renting.
| Type | Median price | Median annual rent | Price-to-rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | AED 800,000 | AED 55,000 | 14.5x |
| 1-Bedroom | AED 1,710,028 | AED 90,000 | 19.0x |
| 2-Bedroom | AED 2,668,388 | AED 140,000 | 19.1x |
| 3-Bedroom | AED 4,450,000 | AED 245,000 | 18.2x |
Median sale price (12 months) divided by median annual rent (24 months). Both from DLD records for Hadaeq Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid.
Market reports
For the wider picture, read our monthly reports built from the same DLD records.
- Dubai market report, August 2026: Prices firm as volume slips in August. A pause, or a turn?
Before you sign a lease in Dubai Hills Estate
- Ask how many cheques the landlord accepts. More cheques usually means a higher rent.
- Confirm who pays for maintenance and chiller or AC charges.
- Make sure the contract is registered with Ejari. You'll need it for DEWA, residency and school applications.
- At renewal, check the DLD rental index calculator to see how much the landlord can raise the rent.
Questions buyers and owners ask
How much is a 1-bedroom to rent in Dubai Hills Estate?
The median 1-bedroom lease is AED 90,000 a year, based on 4,035 Ejari contracts.
Are these asking rents or real contracts?
Real contracts. Every figure comes from Ejari registrations recorded by DLD, not from portal listings.
Keep exploring
- Dubai Hills Estate: prices, rents and yields
- Rental yield in Dubai Hills Estate
- Apartments for sale in Dubai Hills Estate
- Studio apartments in Dubai Hills Estate
- 1-bedroom apartments in Dubai Hills Estate
- 2-bedroom apartments in Dubai Hills Estate
- 3-bedroom apartments in Dubai Hills Estate
- Nearby: Dubai Creek Harbour
- Dubai Creek Harbour vs Dubai Hills Estate
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