Abu Dhabi market data, November 2026
The short answer
AED 55,546 a year was the median rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Al Reef (ADREC, Q2 2025). That is about AED 4,629 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.
Listing observation 5 November 2026
1 bedroom apartment
AED 55,546a year
ADREC, Q2 2025; read 25 September 2026.
| Size | Median rent a year | Monthly budget equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom apartment | AED 55,546 | AED 4,629 |
| 2 bedroom apartment | AED 70,001 | AED 5,833 |
| 3 bedroom apartment | AED 76,431 | AED 6,369 |
| 3 bedroom villa or townhouse | AED 107,649 | AED 8,971 |
| 4 bedroom villa or townhouse | AED 145,361 | AED 12,113 |
Source: ADREC Interactive Map: Average Rent Prices (Abu Dhabi Rental Index), Q2 2025.
| Home | New lease a year | Renewal a year | A new lease costs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom apartment | AED 58,175 | AED 51,451 | 13% more |
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 Reef is a Manazel residential community near Zayed International Airport and Yas Island, with themed villa neighbourhoods and apartments in Al Reef Downtown. Its mix of family homes, shared facilities and local shops suits households seeking a suburban address as well as buyers looking for an apartment near the airport.
Masterpiece Property area research, reviewed 30 October 2026.
AED 55,546 in Al Reef, compared with AED 55,277 in Khalifa City: 1 bedroom apartment (ADREC, Q2 2025). Use the same category and period to compare your area shortlist. See the homes for rent in Al Reef 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 |
|---|---|
| Al Reef | AED 55,546 |
| Khalifa City | AED 55,277 |
| the Al Layyan (Saih Al Sedira) district | AED 46,686 |
| Mohammed Bin Zayed City | AED 40,081 |
| Yas Island | AED 80,264 |
Source: ADREC Interactive Map: Average Rent Prices (Abu Dhabi Rental Index), Q2 2025.
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. 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.
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