Updated 3 October 2026 · Source: Dubai Land Department records · All Dubai area guides
What does it cost to rent in The Views and The Lakes?
Median annual rents in The Views and The Lakes run from AED 60,000 for a studio to AED 195,000 for a 3-bedroom, based on Ejari contracts from the past 24 months.
DLD records The Views and The Lakes under the official district name Al Thanyah Third. 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 The Views and The Lakes alone.
Apartment rents by bedroom in The Views and The Lakes
| Type | Median annual rent | Monthly equivalent | Contracts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | AED 60,000 | AED 5,000 | 507 |
| 1-Bedroom | AED 90,000 | AED 7,500 | 3,421 |
| 2-Bedroom | AED 150,000 | AED 12,500 | 2,232 |
| 3-Bedroom | AED 195,000 | AED 16,250 | 791 |
Source: DLD Ejari rent contracts, 24 months to 3 October 2026. DLD district: Al Thanyah Third.
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 30K a year; from a 1-bedroom to a 2-bedroom adds about AED 60K a year; and from a 2-bedroom to a 3-bedroom adds about AED 45K 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 The Views and The Lakes?
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Bedroom | AED 1,490,000 | AED 90,000 | 16.6x |
| 2-Bedroom | AED 2,500,000 | AED 150,000 | 16.7x |
| 3-Bedroom | AED 4,225,000 | AED 195,000 | 21.7x |
Median sale price (12 months) divided by median annual rent (24 months). Both from DLD records for Al Thanyah Third.
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 The Views and The Lakes
- 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 The Views and The Lakes?
The median 1-bedroom lease is AED 90,000 a year, based on 3,421 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
- The Views and The Lakes: prices, rents and yields
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- Apartments for sale in The Views and The Lakes
- Studio apartments in The Views and The Lakes
- 1-bedroom apartments in The Views and The Lakes
- 2-bedroom apartments in The Views and The Lakes
- 3-bedroom apartments in The Views and The Lakes
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