Bayut’s Annual Abu Dhabi Rental Market Report 2025

• At a Glance
• Affordable Apartment Rentals
• Mid-Tier Apartment Rentals
• Luxury Apartment Rentals
• Affordable Villa Rentals
• Mid-Tier Villa Rentals
• Luxury Villa Rentals

Abu Dhabi Rental Market Report for 2025 demonstrated strong resilience and growth, building on the positive trends established in the previous year. Demand for residential properties remained robust, driven by population growth, expatriate inflows and sustained investor confidence.

This comprehensive report on Abu Dhabi rental performance in 2025 evaluates rental rate fluctuations for apartments and villas across the emirate’s key residential districts. The report offers year-on-year comparisons and insights into supply-demand dynamics. It also highlights emerging hotspots and factors influencing tenant preferences.

AT A GLANCE: ABU DHABI RENTAL MARKET REPORT FOR 2025

The annual Rental Market Report for Abu Dhabi 2025 shows broad growth across all property segments, with demand remaining resilient. Meanwhile, apartments in the capital city saw a sharper rise in rents compared to villas, driven by tighter demand-supply dynamics for apartment living.

• Affordable apartment rents increased by 8% to 30% across the market, while villa rental growth in this segment reached a maximum of 16%.

• Mid-tier apartment rentals registered increases ranging from 5% to 25%. On the other hand, villa rents showed moderate growth across all segments, peaking at 13%, with a few areas recording a slight decrease in the average rent.

• Luxury apartment rents recorded increases of up to 32% in the most popular neighbourhoods. By comparison, the luxury villa segment underperformed, with average rents mostly declining by nearly 9%.

• Khalifa City emerged as the leading location for affordable apartment rentals. Al Reem Island was the preferred choice for mid-tier apartments, while Al Raha Beach gained traction among luxury-focused tenants.

• For villas, Khalifa City led the affordable segment, Shakhbout City appealed to mid-range renters, and Yas Island remained the top destination for luxury demand.

To identify consumer search and trends in the Abu Dhabi Rental Market Report 2025, our data analysts have compared the average asking rents during 2025 to those observed during 2024.

KHALIFA CITY RISES AS A TOP CHOICE FOR BUDGET-FRIENDLY APARTMENT RENTALS IN 2025

Trends for Affordable Apartments – Annual Rental Market Report for Abu Dhabi 2025

• Tenants sought affordable apartments for rent in Abu Dhabi mostly in Khalifa City, Al Shamkha and Al Nahyan.

• The segment overall recorded a rise in average rents ranging from 8% to 30%. The most significant increase was noticed for 2-bedroom rental apartments in Al Nahyan, indicating a high demand for affordable family accommodations.

AL REEM ISLAND CONTINUED TO REIGN IN THE MID-TIER APARTMENT RENTAL MARKET

Mid-tier Apartments Performance – Abu Dhabi Rental Market Analysis

• The mid-tier apartment segment delivered a strong overall performance, with rents in popular areas increasing by up to 25%.

• Al Reem Island, Al Khalidiyah and Hamdan Street emerged as the top contenders for finding apartments in this segment.

• Among the top three areas, Al Reem Island and Hamdan Street recorded rent appreciation of 20% or more across all bedroom types.

AL RAHA BEACH REMAINED A TOP CHOICE FOR RENTING LUXURY APARTMENTS

Luxury Apartments Rental Trends – Abu Dhabi Apartment Rent Report 2025

• According to the Abu Dhabi Rental Market Report for 2025, Saadiyat Island, Yas Island and Al Raha Beach emerged as the premier destinations for luxury apartment rentals in Abu Dhabi.
• Rental costs in these areas increased by 6% to 32%, with 1-bedroom apartments in Al Raha Beach recording the highest rent appreciation, highlighting a growing demand.

Apartments for Rent in Abu Dhabi

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AED 155,000 Yearly

• 2 BEDS
• |
• 3 BATHS
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• 1721 SQFT

Al Durrah Tower, Marina Square, Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE

AED 134,000 Yearly

• 2 BEDS
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• 3 BATHS
• |
• 1366 SQFT

Oceanscape, Shams Abu Dhabi, Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE

AED 99,999 Yearly

• STUDIO
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• 1 BATH
• |
• 566 SQFT

Ansam 1, Ansam, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE

AED 110,000 Yearly

• 1 BED
• |
• 1 BATH
• |
• 835 SQFT

Soho Square, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE

AED 225,000 Yearly

• 3 BEDS
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• 3 BATHS
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• 1819 SQFT

Radiant Height, Radiant Square, City of Lights, Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE

AED 120,000 Yearly

• 2 BEDS
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• 2 BATHS
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• 879 SQFT

Radiant Boulevard, Radiant Square, City of Lights, Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE

AED 200,000 Yearly

• 2 BEDS
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• 3 BATHS
• |
• 1366 SQFT

Canal Residence, Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE

AED 150,000 Yearly

• 3 BEDS
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• 3 BATHS
• |
• 1384 SQFT

Meera Shams Tower 2, Shams Abu Dhabi, Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE

AED 45,000 Yearly

• 1 BED
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• 2 BATHS
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• 2997 SQFT

MSH10, Shakhbout City, Abu Dhabi, UAE

AED 140,000 Yearly

• 2 BEDS
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• 3 BATHS
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• 1372 SQFT

Hydra Avenue Towers, City of Lights, Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE

KHALIFA CITY CONTINUES TO ATTRACT TENANTS SEEKING AFFORDABLE VILLAS

Breakdown of Affordable Villas – Abu Dhabi Residential Rental Market

• Budget-conscious tenants searching for affordable villa rentals in Abu Dhabi showed a clear preference for Khalifa City, Al Shamkha and Al Reef, as highlighted in the Abu Dhabi Residential Rental Market Report.
• The budget category saw rental growth of 1% to 16%, driven by strong price appreciation in five-bedroom villas in Khalifa City.

SHAKHBOUT CITY LEADS THE MID-TIER VILLA RENTAL SEGMENT

Mid-tier Villa Rental Hotspots – Abu Dhabi Villa Rent Report 2025

• Mid-range villa renters showed a strong preference for Shakhbout City, Al Raha Gardens and Al Muroor during 2025.

• Rental prices in this segment increased by 2% to 13%, while 3-bedroom villas in Al Muroor declined by 3.07%.

YAS ISLAND RETAINED ITS POSITION AS THE TOP AREA TO RENT LUXURY VILLAS

Key Locations for Luxury Villas – Abu Dhabi Rental Market 2025

• Demand for premium villa rentals during 2025 remained concentrated in Yas Island, Saadiyat Island and Al Bateen.

• Al Bateen recorded stronger momentum in larger villa categories, with rental growth ranging between 9% and 16%. In comparison, Yas Island showed relatively stable performance, with only minor fluctuations across three and four-bedroom units.

• Despite commanding the highest rents for five-bedroom villas, Saadiyat Island experienced a decline of nearly 9%, as supply balances the demand.

Villas for Rent in Abu Dhabi

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AED 320,000 Yearly

• 10 BEDS
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• 10 BATHS
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• 9996 SQFT

MSH1, Shakhbout City, Abu Dhabi, UAE

AED 160,000 Yearly

• 5 BEDS
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• 7 BATHS
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• 3998 SQFT

Mohamed Bin Zayed City, Abu Dhabi, UAE

AED 150,000 Yearly

• 3 BEDS
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• 4 BATHS
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• 9996 SQFT

Mohamed Bin Zayed City, Abu Dhabi, UAE

AED 220,000 Yearly

• 3 BEDS
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• 5 BATHS
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• 4498 SQFT

Bloom Gardens, Al Muntazah, Abu Dhabi, UAE

AED 200,000 Yearly

• 6 BEDS
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• 8 BATHS
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• 16731 SQFT

Bawabat Al Sharq, Baniyas, Abu Dhabi, UAE

AED 339,000 Yearly

• 4 BEDS
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• 8 BATHS
• |
• 5420 SQFT

West Yas, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE

AED 225,000 Yearly

• 6 BEDS
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• 9 BATHS
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• 11298 SQFT

Madinat Al Riyad, Abu Dhabi, UAE

AED 220,000 Yearly

• 5 BEDS
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• 6 BATHS
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• 11535 SQFT

Madinat Al Riyad, Abu Dhabi, UAE

AED 220,000 Yearly

• 4 BEDS
• |
• 5 BATHS
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• 2998 SQFT

Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi, UAE

AED 450,000 Yearly

• 4 BEDS
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• 6 BATHS
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• 4249 SQFT

Lea, Yas Acres, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE

This concludes the last year’s performance of Abu Dhabi rental properties. Check out Bayut’s Annual Dubai Rental Market Report for 2025 for in-depth insights into how rents in the emirate fluctuated during the last year.

 The above Abu Dhabi Rental Market Report (MKTRPTYE2025) is based on prices for ready properties advertised by real estate agencies on behalf of their clients on Bayut.com (excluding room share), and is not representative of actual real estate transactions conducted in Abu Dhabi.