Abu Dhabi market data, November 2026
The short answer
AED 91,100 a year was the median rent for a 3 bedroom villa or townhouse in Al Shamkha (ADREC, Q2 2025). That is about AED 7,592 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 91,100a year
ADREC, Q2 2025; read 25 September 2026.
Eligible sale listings
8
Masterpiece Property, 5 November 2026
Eligible annual rentals
5
Masterpiece Property, 5 November 2026
| Home | Listings | Median rent a year | Range a year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villa, 4 bedrooms | 3 | AED 210,000 | AED 190,000 to 220,000 |
Source: Masterpiece Property live rental listings, November 2026.
| Size | Median rent a year | Monthly budget equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 3 bedroom villa or townhouse | AED 91,100 | AED 7,592 |
| 4 bedroom villa or townhouse | AED 128,758 | AED 10,730 |
| 5 bedroom villa or townhouse | AED 146,004 | AED 12,167 |
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; Masterpiece Property live rental listings, November 2026.
Al Shamkha is a mainland Abu Dhabi neighbourhood east of the city, with Aldar's Al Reeman developments as well as established residential streets. Its choice of plots, villas and apartments suits families seeking space, buyers interested in building a home, and those who want an apartment near the airport.
Masterpiece Property area research, reviewed 30 October 2026.
AED 190,000 to AED 220,000 a year: the asking range for villa, 4 bedrooms homes in Al Shamkha, from 3 listings (Masterpiece Property, 5 November 2026). Compare floor area, condition and view within this range. See the homes for rent in Al Shamkha and our guide to tenancy contracts, Tawtheeq and Dari.
AED 91,100 in Al Shamkha, compared with AED 100,253 in the Al Layyan (Saih Al Sedira) district: 3 bedroom villa or townhouse (ADREC, Q2 2025). Use the same category and period to compare your area shortlist. Set the rent against the property prices in Al Shamkha and the rental yield.
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 |
|---|---|
| Al Shamkha | AED 91,100 |
| the Al Layyan (Saih Al Sedira) district | AED 100,253 |
| Zayed City | AED 156,452 |
| Al Reef | AED 107,649 |
| Shakhbout City | AED 114,885 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Villa, 4 bedrooms: Fay Al Reeman 1 (130-6196) | AED 190,000 | 5,488 |
| Apartment, 3 bedrooms: Reeman living (130-6330) | AED 130,000 | 1,062 |
| Apartment, Studio: Reeman living (130-6328) | AED 45,000 | 280 |
| Villa, 4 bedrooms: Fay Al Reeman 1 (130-6198) | AED 220,000 | 6,198 |
| Villa, 4 bedrooms: Fay Al Reeman 1 (536-6626) | AED 210,000 | 5,490 |
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. 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 Shamkha, the communities around it and the tools to act on the numbers.