Al Garhoud · rental vibe

Based on registered DLD Ejari rental contracts, Al Garhoud is a family-sized-dominant area today, 3-bed+ make up the largest share of new tenancies at 38% of 1,475 contracts in 2026. Studios are 2%, one-beds 21%, two-beds 38%, and family-sized homes (3-bed and larger) 38%.

Family-sized dominantShifting to compact homes
Family Index 76/100
Studio2%1 BR21%2 BR38%3 BR+38%

Al Garhoud is more family-stable than 69% of Dubai communities.

Young-professionalFamily-stable

Bedroom mix over time

Share of registered Ejari rentals by bedroom count, 2014-2026. Scrub or press play to see the mix change year by year.

2026

In 2026 · 3-bed+ led at 38%

1,475 contracts

Studio
2%
1 BR
21%
2 BR
38%
3 BR+
38%

5-yr family shift-6 pts

What changed?

Dominant home type

3-bed+ homes 38%

5-yr family shift

-6 pts

Latest contracts

0

Strongest mix change

3-bed+ homes -18 pts2014-2026

Over 12 years the mix has shifted toward smaller homes (studios and 1-beds): the family share (2-bed + 3-bed+) moved from 86% in 2014 to 76% in 2026. That trajectory shapes what kind of home is easiest to find and to let here.

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