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Emarat Al Youm x Property finder Query: Share Q1 2026 & Q2 2026 average prices for studio, 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments across areas of Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Ajman. Include a comment on …
Emarat Al Youm x Property finderQuery: Share Q1 2026 & Q2 2026 average prices for studio, 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments across areas of Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Ajman. Include a comment on rental movements during H1 and their outlook for H2, for each emirate separately too. Cherif Sleiman, Chief Revenue Officer, Property Finder:The first half of 2026 showed that the rental market is moving at different speeds across the emirates, shifting away from overall growth toward localized, price-sensitive trends. In Abu Dhabi, we saw a clear softening in rental prices during H1, particularly across premium areas like Yas Island and Al Reem Island. In these locations, rents adjusted downward by single and double digits from Q1 to Q2 as a wave of new supply gave tenants more options. Meanwhile, mainland districts like Al Musaffah held completely steady, showing that affordable areas are resisting these price drops. If this trend continues into the second half of the year, we can expect the Abu Dhabi market to remain a price-sensitive one. Sharjah presented a much more mixed picture, where rental movements depend heavily on the specific neighborhood and property size. While waterfront areas like Al Khan experienced downward pressure and price drops for smaller units, established commuter hubs such as Al Nahda and Al Qasimia posted steady, modest price increases due to ongoing demand from professionals. Should this neighborhood-by-neighborhood division continue to define the market through H2, we can expect to see premium communities face ongoing rental softeners, while affordable, well-connected areas maintain their current demand and hold completely stable pricing. Meanwhile, Ajman stood out as a hub for affordable housing in H1, driven by renters looking for better value. This demand caused sharp, double-digit rental spikes for studios in centrally located districts like Al Rashidiya and Al Nuaimiya, even though prices for larger one- and two-bedroom apartments remained mostly flat with minor upward and downward spikes, particularly in the 2-bedroom segment. If this current trajectory stays on course for the rest of the year, these rapid price jumps in the studio segment will naturally begin to level off as they hit affordability ceilings, while Ajman overall will continue to serve as a steady, budget-friendly option for renters in the Northern Emirates. Abu Dhabi AreasRental prices for ** category in Q1 and Q2 2026 (in AED). StudioNo. AreaQ1 2026Q2 2026% Change1Yas Island94,99985,000-10. 5%2Corniche Area80,00075,000-6. 3%3Al Raha Beach95,00095,0000%4Al Reem Island75,00065,000-13. 3%5Al Khalidiya54,00049,499. 50-8. 3%One bedroomNo. AreaQ1 2026Q2 2026% Change1Yas Island115,000110,000-4. 4%2Corniche Area125,500114,999-8. 4%3Al Raha Beach120,000110,000-8. 3%4Al Reem Island96,00090,000-6. 3%5Al Khalidiya90,00085,000-5. 6%6Al Musaffah58,50055,000-6%Two bedroomNo. AreaQ1 2026Q2 2026% Change1Yas Island194,495175,000-10%2Corniche Area160,000150,000-6. 3%3Al Raha Beach150,000149,9990%4Al Reem Island130,000125,000-3. 9%5Al Khalidiya130,000120,000-5. 6%6Al Musaffah70,00070,0000%Sharjah AreasRental prices for ** category in Q1 and Q2 2026 (in AED). StudioNo. AreaQ1 2026Q2 2026% Change1Al Taawun34,00029,995-11. 8%2Al Nahda32,00033,0003. 1%3Muwaileh22,00022,0000%4Al Qasimia25,00022,888-8. 5%5Muwaileh Commercial38,00037,9990%One bedroomNo. AreaQ1 2026Q2 2026% Change1Al Khan54,00045,600-15. 6%2Al Taawun42,00041,000-2. 4%3Al Majaz40,00040,0000%4Al Nahda37,99938,0000%5Muwaileh39,99940,0000%6Al Qasimia32,00033,0003. 1%7Muwaileh Commercial47,00047,0000%Two bedroomNo. AreaQ1 2026Q2 2026% Change1Al Khan63,00063,0000%2Al Taawun55,00054,9990%3Al Majaz52,00053,0001. 9%4Al Nahda48,00047,9990%5Muwaileh51,99053,0001. 9%6Al Qasimia39,00039,0000%7Muwaileh Commercial64,00065,0001. 6%Ajman Areas:Rental prices for ** category in Q1 and Q2 2026 (in AED). StudioNo. AreaQ1 2026Q2 2026% Change1Al Rawda21,00022,0004. 8%2Al Jurf25,00025,0000%3Al Rashidiya21,00033,00057. 1%4Al Nuaimiya22,00027,60025. 5%One bedroomNo. AreaQ1 2026Q2 2026% Change1Al Rawda32,00032,0000%2Al Jurf32,00033,0003. 1%3Al Rashidiya44,00044,4000. 9%4Al Nuaimiya30,00032,0006. 7%Two bedroomNo. AreaQ1 2026Q2 2026% Change1Al Rawda40,00043,0007. 5%2Al Jurf43,00042,000-2. 3%3Al Rashidiya54,999. 5056,0001. 8%4Al Nuaimiya42,00042,9392. 2%