Rently data shows 56% of tenants choosing mid-market homes as flexible rent payments gain traction in the UAE

• Dubai recorded more than AED 32 billion in rental contract value and over 253,000 new and renewed tenancy contracts in Q1 2026, highlighting the continued maturity of the UAE’s rental market.
• Insights from Rently show more than half of users rent homes worth between AED50,000 and AED100,000 annually, signalling that payment flexibility is becoming part of mainstream renting rather than a niche financial solution.

Taimur Khan – Head of UAE at Rently

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 6th July 2026 – As Dubai’s rental market continues to mature, the way residents pay rent is evolving alongside it. With greater emphasis on convenience, digital payments and cash-flow management, flexible payment models are becoming an increasingly important part of the rental experience, reflecting changing expectations around how one of life’s largest recurring financial commitments should be managed. This shift is also being reflected at a regulatory level, with the recent launch of Dubai Land Department’s Flexi Rent initiative, further signalling the market’s move towards more flexible and digitally enabled rental payment options.

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