Abu Dhabi market data, November 2026
The short answer
AED 114,885 a year was the median rent for a 3 bedroom villa or townhouse in Shakhbout City (ADREC, Q2 2025). That is about AED 9,574 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
3 bedroom villa or townhouse
AED 114,885a year
ADREC, Q2 2025; read 25 September 2026.
| Size | Median rent a year | Monthly budget equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 3 bedroom villa or townhouse | AED 114,885 | AED 9,574 |
| 4 bedroom villa or townhouse | AED 131,393 | AED 10,949 |
| 5 bedroom villa or townhouse | AED 143,055 | AED 11,921 |
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.
Shakhbout City is a mainland Abu Dhabi residential district formerly called Khalifa City B, between Mohammed Bin Zayed City to the south west and the airport to the north. Its housing stock is largely villas and townhouses, with a smaller apartment and duplex component. It suits households seeking a residential setting with schools and public spaces, and people who travel to nearby mainland destinations.
Masterpiece Property area research, reviewed 30 October 2026.
AED 114,885 in Shakhbout City, compared with AED 117,813 in Mohammed Bin Zayed City: 3 bedroom villa or townhouse (ADREC, Q2 2025). Use the same category and period to compare your area shortlist. See the homes for rent in Shakhbout City 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 | 3 bedroom villa or townhouse |
|---|---|
| Shakhbout City | AED 114,885 |
| Mohammed Bin Zayed City | AED 117,813 |
| Al Shamkha | AED 91,100 |
| Khalifa City | AED 149,918 |
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.
Everything we publish about Shakhbout City, the communities around it and the tools to act on the numbers.