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Liwan1, Dubai: rent and cost of living

Registered rents and sales in Liwan1 (DLD area: Wadi Al Safa 2), and what it costs to live there each month.

Median registered annual rent in Liwan1, Dubai (1 October 2025 to 30 September 2026, Dubai Land Department Ejari contracts): 1-bedroom apartment AED 50,000 (1,883 contracts); 2-bedroom apartment AED 70,340 (820 contracts); studio apartment AED 40,000 (455 contracts); 3-bedroom apartment AED 92,000 (64 contracts).

Registered rents by home

HomeMedian annual rentTypical range (middle half)ContractsNew vs renewal
studio apartmentAED 40,000≈ AED 3,333 a monthAED 36,750 – AED 44,000455New AED 43,000 · Renewal AED 37,625
1-bedroom apartmentAED 50,000≈ AED 4,167 a monthAED 44,500 – AED 58,0001,883New AED 55,000 · Renewal AED 46,200
2-bedroom apartmentAED 70,340≈ AED 5,862 a monthAED 63,000 – AED 85,716820New AED 80,000 · Renewal AED 65,000
3-bedroom apartmentAED 92,000≈ AED 7,667 a monthAED 80,750 – AED 100,00064New AED 96,000 · Renewal AED 81,900
2-bedroom villaAED 85,000≈ AED 7,083 a monthAED 75,000 – AED 85,00017—
3-bedroom villaAED 99,750≈ AED 8,313 a monthAED 93,150 – AED 115,00031New AED 115,500 · Renewal AED 95,700
5-bedroom villaAED 200,000≈ AED 16,667 a monthAED 200,000 – AED 210,00049New AED 202,500 · Renewal AED 200,000

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
studio apartment1 mobile line; car 40 km a day, fuel only (tolls and parking not included); 500 kWh and 10 m³AED 4,323AED 3,500AED 245AED 297AED 281
1-bedroom apartment1 mobile line; car 40 km a day, fuel only (tolls and parking not included); 500 kWh and 10 m³AED 5,198AED 4,375AED 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 7,329AED 6,155AED 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 9,224AED 8,050AED 489AED 297AED 388
2-bedroom villa2 mobile lines; car 40 km a day with Salik; 2,000 kWh and 40 m³AED 9,376AED 7,438AED 994AED 557AED 388
3-bedroom villa2 mobile lines; car 40 km a day with Salik; 2,000 kWh and 40 m³AED 10,667AED 8,728AED 994AED 557AED 388
5-bedroom villa2 mobile lines; car 40 km a day with Salik; 2,000 kWh and 40 m³AED 19,438AED 17,500AED 994AED 557AED 388

Registered sale prices

HomeMedian price (ready)Per sq ft (ready)Sales (ready)Median price (off-plan)Sales (off-plan)
studio apartmentAED 525,000AED 1,27837AED 719,777231
1-bedroom apartmentAED 615,000AED 840240AED 1,099,777269
2-bedroom apartmentAED 967,500AED 79598AED 1,669,08978
3-bedroom apartmentAED 1,250,000AED 70516AED 2,351,93913

Frequently asked questions

How much is rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Liwan1?
The median registered annual rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Liwan1 is AED 50,000 (about AED 4,167 a month), from 1,883 Ejari contracts (1 October 2025 to 30 September 2026); the middle half paid AED 44,500 to AED 58,000.
How much is rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Liwan1?
The median registered annual rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Liwan1 is AED 70,340 (about AED 5,862 a month), from 820 Ejari contracts (1 October 2025 to 30 September 2026); the middle half paid AED 63,000 to AED 85,716.
How much is rent for a studio apartment in Liwan1?
The median registered annual rent for a studio apartment in Liwan1 is AED 40,000 (about AED 3,333 a month), from 455 Ejari contracts (1 October 2025 to 30 September 2026); the middle half paid AED 36,750 to AED 44,000.
What is the cost of living in Liwan1?
For a 1-bedroom apartment, about AED 5,198 a month: rent and housing fee AED 4,375, DEWA AED 245 (example of 500 kWh and 10 m³), transport AED 297 and mobile plus internet AED 281.

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