A 4 bedroom villa for rent in Dubai averages AED 343,461 a year, according to Engel & Völkers' May 2026 year to date figures from Property Monitor. Community averages run from about AED 127,000 in DAMAC Hills 2 to over AED 1.28 million on Palm Jumeirah. This page shows the range and how a four bedroom villa compares with a townhouse.
| Community | 4 bedroom villa average yearly rent (May 2026 YTD) |
|---|---|
| Palm Jumeirah | AED 1,280,418 |
| Dubai Hills Estate | AED 603,860 |
| Jumeirah Golf Estates | AED 464,433 |
| Tilal Al Ghaf | AED 452,236 |
| Arabian Ranches 1 | AED 440,719 |
| The Meadows | AED 359,947 |
| Jumeirah Park | AED 356,384 |
| Dubai (all communities) | AED 343,461 |
| Al Furjan | AED 288,377 |
| DAMAC Hills | AED 222,159 |
| Mirdif | AED 146,212 |
| DAMAC Hills 2 | AED 126,702 |
The source is Engel & Völkers' villa rental guide, last updated 21 May 2026. These are averages, so check recent rents for the exact street.
The same source gives a Dubai four bedroom townhouse average of AED 210,542, so a villa costs about AED 133,000 a year more on average. That premium buys detached space, a larger plot and often room for a pool. A townhouse shares side walls but costs far less. See 4 bedroom townhouses for rent in Dubai before you decide.
Read our guide to renting a villa on an annual contract. Agree in writing who pays for air conditioning, the garden and the pool. Budget for cooling in summer, and see what a villa costs to run. The u.ae leasing guide says Dubai adds a 5% housing fee on yearly rent, some brokers charge up to 5% commission, and lease registration is compulsory to connect utilities.
For a bigger home, see 5 bedroom villas for rent in Dubai. The official leasing guide sets out the rules.
The Engel & Völkers average is AED 343,461 a year for May 2026 year to date. Communities vary from about AED 127,000 to over AED 1.28 million.
In the same data, DAMAC Hills 2 averages AED 126,702 and Mirdif AED 146,212.
Yes. The Dubai average for a four bedroom townhouse is AED 210,542 against AED 343,461 for a villa.
It depends on the contract. Air conditioning, garden and pool are often the tenant's, so agree the split before you sign.
It depends on the community. Property Finder's Q3 2026 report shows Al Furjan villa rents up 15.2% and Arabian Ranches 3 down 18.9%.
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