Abu Dhabi market data, November 2026
The short answer
AED 46,686 a year was the median rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in the Al Layyan (Saih Al Sedira) district (ADREC, Q2 2025). That is about AED 3,891 a month for budgeting, calculated as annual rent divided by 12.
Dated market references. Monthly equivalents are annual rent ÷ 12; payment terms depend on the lease. The ADREC reference covers the Al Layyan (Saih Al Sedira) district, a broader district than Al Ghadeer.
Listing observation 5 November 2026
1 bedroom apartment
AED 46,686a year
ADREC, Q2 2025; read 25 September 2026.
Eligible sale listings
12
Masterpiece Property, 5 November 2026
Eligible annual rentals
4
Masterpiece Property, 5 November 2026
| Size | Median rent a year | Monthly budget equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom apartment | AED 46,686 | AED 3,891 |
| 2 bedroom apartment | AED 61,875 | AED 5,156 |
| 3 bedroom apartment | AED 109,456 | AED 9,121 |
| 3 bedroom villa or townhouse | AED 100,253 | AED 8,354 |
| 4 bedroom villa or townhouse | AED 118,811 | AED 9,901 |
Source: ADREC Interactive Map: Average Rent Prices (Abu Dhabi Rental Index), Q2 2025.
Bars show the median rent a year for each size. The gold bar is the median of our own listings where we have at least 3. The tables have the same numbers.
Source: ADREC Interactive Map: Average Rent Prices (Abu Dhabi Rental Index), Q2 2025.
Al Ghadeer is an Aldar residential community in Abu Dhabi close to the Dubai border, with apartments, townhouses and villas. Its mix of established homes, parks and newer projects suits people looking for a neighbourhood between the two emirates, including families and commuters who travel by car.
Masterpiece Property area research, reviewed 30 October 2026.
AED 46,686 in the Al Layyan (Saih Al Sedira) district, compared with AED 55,546 in Al Reef: 1 bedroom apartment (ADREC, Q2 2025). Use the same category and period to compare your area shortlist. See the homes for rent in Al Ghadeer and our guide to tenancy contracts, Tawtheeq and Dari.
The same property category and period are shown in each column: Q2 2025, annual rent. Compare these references first, then check each home’s age, finish and view.
| Area | 1 bedroom apartment |
|---|---|
| the Al Layyan (Saih Al Sedira) district | AED 46,686 |
| Al Reef | AED 55,546 |
| Khalifa City | AED 55,277 |
Source: ADREC Interactive Map: Average Rent Prices (Abu Dhabi Rental Index), Q2 2025.
Selected asking prices observed on 5 November 2026. Compare the homes by type, bedrooms and size, then open their details.
| Home and reference | Asking rent a year | Area, sq ft |
|---|---|---|
| Townhouse, 3 bedrooms: Al Ghadeer Phase2 (130-6364) | AED 135,000 | 2,147 |
| Townhouse, 2 bedrooms: Al Ghadeer Phase2 (130-6468) | AED 120,000 | 1,695 |
| Apartment, 2 bedrooms: Al Ghadeer Phase2 (130-6466) | AED 85,000 | 1,032 |
| Townhouse, 3 bedrooms: Al Ghadeer Phase2 (130-6634) | AED 150,000 | 2,147 |
Source: Masterpiece Property listing observation, 5 November 2026. Open each home for its latest price and availability.
Explore home types, layouts and completion stages in these projects, selected from our catalogue on 5 November 2026.
Masterpiece Property listings were observed on 5 November 2026. The sample includes residential homes with a stated price and bedroom count; rentals state an annual rent.
A median is the middle value in sorted data, or the average of the two middle values. We show listing medians from at least 3 homes; prices per sq ft also require 3 homes with a stated area.
ADREC figures keep their published periods and original read dates. Compare each reference with homes of the same category and check current asking prices using the linked listings.
The historical map labels this reference the Al Layyan (Saih Al Sedira) district. Its boundary has not been verified as identical to Al Ghadeer; retain that distinction when comparing it with our community-specific listings. Every month's figures are collected in the Abu Dhabi market report.
The Abu Dhabi market report for November 2026: official ADREC figures, the biggest districts and what our listings show.
Everything we publish about Al Ghadeer, the communities around it and the tools to act on the numbers.