Updated 3 October 2026 · Source: Dubai Land Department records · All Dubai area guides
What does it cost to rent in Dubai Sports City?
Median annual rents in Dubai Sports City run from AED 40,000 for a studio to AED 105,000 for a 3-bedroom, based on Ejari contracts from the past 24 months.
DLD records Dubai Sports City under the official district name Al Hebiah Fourth. Figures on this page cover that whole district.
Apartment rents by bedroom in Dubai Sports City
| Type | Median annual rent | Monthly equivalent | Contracts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | AED 40,000 | AED 3,333 | 6,373 |
| 1-Bedroom | AED 55,000 | AED 4,583 | 6,058 |
| 2-Bedroom | AED 78,000 | AED 6,500 | 2,585 |
| 3-Bedroom | AED 105,000 | AED 8,750 | 161 |
Source: DLD Ejari rent contracts, 24 months to 3 October 2026. DLD district: Al Hebiah Fourth.
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 15K a year; from a 1-bedroom to a 2-bedroom adds about AED 23K a year; and from a 2-bedroom to a 3-bedroom adds about AED 27K 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 Sports City?
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 630,000 | AED 40,000 | 15.8x |
| 1-Bedroom | AED 1,005,000 | AED 55,000 | 18.3x |
| 2-Bedroom | AED 1,569,132 | AED 78,000 | 20.1x |
| 3-Bedroom | AED 2,230,148 | AED 105,000 | 21.2x |
Median sale price (12 months) divided by median annual rent (24 months). Both from DLD records for Al Hebiah Fourth.
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 Sports City
- 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 Sports City?
The median 1-bedroom lease is AED 55,000 a year, based on 6,058 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 Sports City: prices, rents and yields
- Rental yield in Dubai Sports City
- Apartments for sale in Dubai Sports City
- Studio apartments in Dubai Sports City
- 1-bedroom apartments in Dubai Sports City
- 2-bedroom apartments in Dubai Sports City
- 3-bedroom apartments in Dubai Sports City
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