Marsa Dubai · rental vibe

Based on registered DLD Ejari rental contracts, Marsa Dubai is a balanced housing mix today, 1-bed make up the largest share of new tenancies at 42% of 11,641 contracts in 2026. Studios are 6%, one-beds 42%, two-beds 36%, and family-sized homes (3-bed and larger) 16%.

Family-sized dominantStable mix
Family Index 52/100
Studio6%1 BR42%2 BR36%3 BR+16%

Marsa Dubai is more family-stable than 38% 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 42%

11,641 contracts

Studio
6%
1 BR
42%
2 BR
36%
3 BR+
16%

5-yr family shift-3 pts

What changed?

Dominant home type

1-beds 42%

5-yr family shift

-3 pts

Latest contracts

0

Strongest mix change

1-beds +5 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 58% in 2014 to 52% in 2026. That trajectory shapes what kind of home is easiest to find and to let here.

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