Al Raffa · rental vibe

Based on registered DLD Ejari rental contracts, Al Raffa is a balanced housing mix today, 2-bed make up the largest share of new tenancies at 38% of 5,156 contracts in 2026. Studios are 14%, one-beds 38%, two-beds 38%, and family-sized homes (3-bed and larger) 9%.

BalancedStable mix
Family Index 47/100
Studio14%1 BR38%2 BR38%3 BR+9%

Al Raffa is more family-stable than 33% 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 · 2-bed led at 38%

5,156 contracts

Studio
14%
1 BR
38%
2 BR
38%
3 BR+
9%

5-yr family shift0 pts

What changed?

Dominant home type

2-beds 38%

5-yr family shift

0 pts

Latest contracts

0

Strongest mix change

1-beds +2 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 50% in 2014 to 47% in 2026. That trajectory shapes what kind of home is easiest to find and to let here.

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