Updated 3 October 2026 · Source: Dubai Land Department records · All Dubai area guides
What does it cost to rent in Motor City?
Median annual rents in Motor City run from AED 50,000 for a studio to AED 160,000 for a 3-bedroom, based on Ejari contracts from the past 24 months.
DLD records Motor City under the official district name Al Hebiah First. Figures on this page cover that whole district.
Apartment rents by bedroom in Motor City
| Type | Median annual rent | Monthly equivalent | Contracts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | AED 50,000 | AED 4,167 | 337 |
| 1-Bedroom | AED 68,250 | AED 5,688 | 1,761 |
| 2-Bedroom | AED 110,000 | AED 9,167 | 1,140 |
| 3-Bedroom | AED 160,000 | AED 13,333 | 307 |
Source: DLD Ejari rent contracts, 24 months to 3 October 2026. DLD district: Al Hebiah First.
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 18K a year; from a 1-bedroom to a 2-bedroom adds about AED 42K a year; and from a 2-bedroom to a 3-bedroom adds about AED 50K 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 Motor 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 803,111 | AED 50,000 | 16.1x |
| 1-Bedroom | AED 1,141,489 | AED 68,250 | 16.7x |
| 2-Bedroom | AED 1,920,679 | AED 110,000 | 17.5x |
| 3-Bedroom | AED 2,550,000 | AED 160,000 | 15.9x |
Median sale price (12 months) divided by median annual rent (24 months). Both from DLD records for Al Hebiah First.
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 Motor 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 Motor City?
The median 1-bedroom lease is AED 68,250 a year, based on 1,761 Ejari contracts.
Are these asking rents or real contracts?
Real contracts. Every figure comes from Ejari registrations recorded by DLD, not from portal listings.
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