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Dubai Water Canal, Dubai: rent and cost of living

Registered rents and sales in Dubai Water Canal (DLD area: Al Wasl, Jumeirah Second), and what it costs to live there each month.

Median registered annual rent in Dubai Water Canal, Dubai (1 October 2025 to 30 September 2026, Dubai Land Department Ejari contracts): 2-bedroom apartment AED 215,000 (206 contracts); 1-bedroom apartment AED 151,000 (62 contracts); 3-bedroom apartment AED 330,000 (25 contracts).

Registered rents by home

HomeMedian annual rentTypical range (middle half)ContractsNew vs renewal
1-bedroom apartmentAED 151,000≈ AED 12,583 a monthAED 140,000 – AED 173,75062New AED 155,000 · Renewal AED 140,875
2-bedroom apartmentAED 215,000≈ AED 17,917 a monthAED 200,000 – AED 240,000206New AED 220,000 · Renewal AED 205,000
3-bedroom apartmentAED 330,000≈ AED 27,500 a monthAED 289,119 – AED 525,00025—

Monthly cost of living

Same method as the cost of living by area page: median registered rent + 5% housing fee + DEWA (example consumption for the home size) + transport + mobile and home internet. School fees, groceries and health insurance are not included.

HomeTotal per monthRent + housing feeDEWATransportMobile + internet
1-bedroom apartment1 mobile line; car 40 km a day, fuel only (tolls and parking not included); 500 kWh and 10 m³AED 14,035AED 13,213AED 245AED 297AED 281
2-bedroom apartment2 mobile lines; car 40 km a day, fuel only (tolls and parking not included); 1,000 kWh and 20 m³AED 19,987AED 18,813AED 489AED 297AED 388
3-bedroom apartment2 mobile lines; car 40 km a day, fuel only (tolls and parking not included); 1,000 kWh and 20 m³AED 30,049AED 28,875AED 489AED 297AED 388

Registered sale prices

HomeMedian price (ready)Per sq ft (ready)Sales (ready)Median price (off-plan)Sales (off-plan)
studio apartment———AED 1,304,00075
1-bedroom apartmentAED 2,740,000AED 2,87221AED 2,269,000210
2-bedroom apartmentAED 4,800,000AED 3,01966AED 3,922,000109
3-bedroom apartmentAED 8,550,000AED 4,02214AED 11,194,99695
4-bedroom apartment———AED 32,375,00012
5-bedroom apartment———AED 48,000,00010

Schools in the area

3 KHDA-licensed private schools in the KHDA area AL WASL, with published annual tuition from AED 11,866 to AED 43,108 (2024-2025). Compare school fees.

Frequently asked questions

How much is rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Dubai Water Canal?
The median registered annual rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Dubai Water Canal is AED 215,000 (about AED 17,917 a month), from 206 Ejari contracts (1 October 2025 to 30 September 2026); the middle half paid AED 200,000 to AED 240,000.
How much is rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Dubai Water Canal?
The median registered annual rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Dubai Water Canal is AED 151,000 (about AED 12,583 a month), from 62 Ejari contracts (1 October 2025 to 30 September 2026); the middle half paid AED 140,000 to AED 173,750.
How much is rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in Dubai Water Canal?
The median registered annual rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in Dubai Water Canal is AED 330,000 (about AED 27,500 a month), from 25 Ejari contracts (1 October 2025 to 30 September 2026); the middle half paid AED 289,119 to AED 525,000.
What is the cost of living in Dubai Water Canal?
For a 2-bedroom apartment, about AED 19,987 a month: rent and housing fee AED 18,813, DEWA AED 489 (example of 1,000 kWh and 20 m³), transport AED 297 and mobile plus internet AED 388.

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