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Al Merkadh (SOBHA HARTLAND), Dubai: rent and cost of living
Registered rents and sales in Al Merkadh (SOBHA HARTLAND) (DLD area: Al Merkadh), and what it costs to live there each month.
Median registered annual rent in Al Merkadh (SOBHA HARTLAND), Dubai (1 October 2025 to 30 September 2026, Dubai Land Department Ejari contracts): 1-bedroom apartment AED 85,275 (2,570 contracts); 2-bedroom apartment AED 140,000 (1,272 contracts); 3-bedroom apartment AED 190,000 (254 contracts); studio apartment AED 67,000 (166 contracts).
Registered rents by home
| Home | Median annual rent | Typical range (middle half) | Contracts | New vs renewal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| studio apartment | AED 67,000≈ AED 5,583 a month | AED 60,000 – AED 72,000 | 166 | New AED 69,906 · Renewal AED 62,500 |
| 1-bedroom apartment | AED 85,275≈ AED 7,106 a month | AED 76,000 – AED 100,000 | 2,570 | New AED 85,000 · Renewal AED 87,250 |
| 2-bedroom apartment | AED 140,000≈ AED 11,667 a month | AED 120,000 – AED 158,000 | 1,272 | New AED 140,000 · Renewal AED 140,000 |
| 3-bedroom apartment | AED 190,000≈ AED 15,833 a month | AED 175,000 – AED 210,000 | 254 | New AED 185,000 · Renewal AED 205,509 |
| 4-bedroom apartment | AED 250,000≈ AED 20,833 a month | AED 239,839 – AED 281,250 | 48 | — |
| 4-bedroom villa | AED 550,000≈ AED 45,833 a month | AED 422,500 – AED 800,000 | 28 | — |
| 5-bedroom villa | AED 1,000,000≈ AED 83,333 a month | AED 802,500 – AED 1,350,000 | 16 | — |
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.
| Home | Total per month | Rent + housing fee | DEWA | Transport | Mobile + internet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| studio apartment1 mobile line; car 40 km a day, fuel only (tolls and parking not included); 500 kWh and 10 m³ | AED 6,685 | AED 5,863 | AED 245 | AED 297 | AED 281 |
| 1-bedroom apartment1 mobile line; car 40 km a day, fuel only (tolls and parking not included); 500 kWh and 10 m³ | AED 8,284 | AED 7,462 | AED 245 | AED 297 | AED 281 |
| 2-bedroom apartment2 mobile lines; car 40 km a day, fuel only (tolls and parking not included); 1,000 kWh and 20 m³ | AED 13,424 | AED 12,250 | AED 489 | AED 297 | AED 388 |
| 3-bedroom apartment2 mobile lines; car 40 km a day, fuel only (tolls and parking not included); 1,000 kWh and 20 m³ | AED 17,799 | AED 16,625 | AED 489 | AED 297 | AED 388 |
| 4-bedroom apartment2 mobile lines; car 40 km a day, fuel only (tolls and parking not included); 2,000 kWh and 40 m³ | AED 23,553 | AED 21,875 | AED 994 | AED 297 | AED 388 |
| 4-bedroom villa2 mobile lines; car 40 km a day with Salik; 2,000 kWh and 40 m³ | AED 50,063 | AED 48,125 | AED 994 | AED 557 | AED 388 |
| 5-bedroom villa2 mobile lines; car 40 km a day with Salik; 2,000 kWh and 40 m³ | AED 89,438 | AED 87,500 | AED 994 | AED 557 | AED 388 |
Registered sale prices
| Home | Median price (ready) | Per sq ft (ready) | Sales (ready) | Median price (off-plan) | Sales (off-plan) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| studio apartment | AED 950,000 | AED 1,776 | 52 | — | — |
| 1-bedroom apartment | AED 1,345,000 | AED 2,098 | 491 | AED 1,508,629 | 113 |
| 2-bedroom apartment | AED 2,350,000 | AED 1,990 | 307 | AED 2,550,000 | 89 |
| 3-bedroom apartment | AED 3,300,000 | AED 2,011 | 71 | AED 3,463,500 | 32 |
| 4-bedroom apartment | AED 4,700,000 | AED 2,024 | 20 | AED 4,400,000 | 11 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much is rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Al Merkadh (SOBHA HARTLAND)?
- The median registered annual rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Al Merkadh (SOBHA HARTLAND) is AED 85,275 (about AED 7,106 a month), from 2,570 Ejari contracts (1 October 2025 to 30 September 2026); the middle half paid AED 76,000 to AED 100,000.
- How much is rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Al Merkadh (SOBHA HARTLAND)?
- The median registered annual rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Al Merkadh (SOBHA HARTLAND) is AED 140,000 (about AED 11,667 a month), from 1,272 Ejari contracts (1 October 2025 to 30 September 2026); the middle half paid AED 120,000 to AED 158,000.
- How much is rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in Al Merkadh (SOBHA HARTLAND)?
- The median registered annual rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in Al Merkadh (SOBHA HARTLAND) is AED 190,000 (about AED 15,833 a month), from 254 Ejari contracts (1 October 2025 to 30 September 2026); the middle half paid AED 175,000 to AED 210,000.
- What is the cost of living in Al Merkadh (SOBHA HARTLAND)?
- For a 1-bedroom apartment, about AED 8,284 a month: rent and housing fee AED 7,462, DEWA AED 245 (example of 500 kWh and 10 m³), transport AED 297 and mobile plus internet AED 281.
Sources
- Source: Dubai Land Department (originator), open datasets «Rent Contracts», «Real Estate Transactions» on Dubai Data. Original data © Dubai Land Department. Licensed under the Dubai Open Data Licence. The tables are derived by Brainy Prices (aggregates only: medians and ranges of at least 10 registered records); they are not produced, verified or endorsed by Dubai Land Department, Dubai Data or the Dubai Government. The derived tables are available under the same licence: /dubai-property.json. Contracts of about one year.
- Housing fee: UAE Government portal (u.ae) · Dubai Land Department
- DEWA, transport and telecom: see the DEWA calculator, fuel, tolls and parking and mobile and internet plans pages.