Oud Metha · rental vibe

Based on registered DLD Ejari rental contracts, Oud Metha is a family-sized-dominant area today, 2-bed make up the largest share of new tenancies at 46% of 3,136 contracts in 2026. Studios are 7%, one-beds 33%, two-beds 46%, and family-sized homes (3-bed and larger) 14%.

Family-sized dominantStable mix
Family Index 60/100
Studio7%1 BR33%2 BR46%3 BR+14%

Oud Metha is more family-stable than 50% 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 46%

3,136 contracts

Studio
7%
1 BR
33%
2 BR
46%
3 BR+
14%

5-yr family shift-4 pts

What changed?

Dominant home type

2-beds 46%

5-yr family shift

-4 pts

Latest contracts

0

Strongest mix change

1-beds +7 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 64% in 2014 to 60% in 2026. That trajectory shapes what kind of home is easiest to find and to let here.

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