Motor City · rental vibe

Based on registered DLD Ejari rental contracts, Motor City is a balanced housing mix today, 1-bed make up the largest share of new tenancies at 46% of 1,314 contracts in 2026. Studios are 12%, one-beds 46%, two-beds 29%, and family-sized homes (3-bed and larger) 13%.

BalancedShifting to compact homes
Family Index 42/100
Studio12%1 BR46%2 BR29%3 BR+13%

Motor City is more family-stable than 29% 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 · 1-bed led at 46%

1,314 contracts

Studio
12%
1 BR
46%
2 BR
29%
3 BR+
13%

5-yr family shift-10 pts

What changed?

Dominant home type

1-beds 46%

5-yr family shift

-10 pts

Latest contracts

0

Strongest mix change

3-bed+ homes -10 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 54% in 2014 to 42% in 2026. That trajectory shapes what kind of home is easiest to find and to let here.

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