Um Al Sheif · rental vibe

Based on registered DLD Ejari rental contracts, Um Al Sheif is a family-sized-dominant area today, 3-bed+ make up the largest share of new tenancies at 67% of 125 contracts in 2026. Studios are 0%, one-beds 2%, two-beds 31%, and family-sized homes (3-bed and larger) 67%.

Family-sized dominantStable mix
Family Index 98/100
Studio0%1 BR2%2 BR31%3 BR+67%

Um Al Sheif is more family-stable than 82% 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 67%

125 contracts

Studio
0%
1 BR
2%
2 BR
31%
3 BR+
67%

5-yr family shift-1 pts

What changed?

Dominant home type

3-bed+ homes 67%

5-yr family shift

-1 pts

Latest contracts

0

Strongest mix change

3-bed+ homes -13 pts2014-2026

The bedroom mix has stayed broadly stable since 2014, with the family share (2-bed + 3-bed+) around 98%, a sign of a steady, consistent housing stock rather than a community in transition.

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