Ajman Rental Contracts Valued at AED 1.442 Billion in Q1 2026

The Ajman Municipality and Planning Department announced that the value of rental contracts in the Emirate reached AED 1.442 billion during the first quarter of 2026, with a total of 36,432 rental contracts certified, reflecting the activity of the rental market and affirming Ajman’s appeal as a growing investment and residential environment.

The Department noted that the Q1 results reflect the efficiency of the rental market’s regulatory framework and are consistent with the Department’s strategic objective of designing investment-attracting executive policies, in support of Ajman Vision 2030 directions towards building a competitive business environment and an investment climate conducive to economic growth.

His Excellency Yousef Mohammed Al Shaiba Al Nuaimi, Executive Director of the Rental Regulation Sector, affirmed that the indicators recorded during Q1 2026 reflect the Emirate’s leadership in providing a stable investment environment and confirm the success of regulatory and legislative efforts in enhancing the attractiveness of the rental market and providing a balanced environment that meets the needs of all segments of society.

He stated that the Department continues to develop its smart services system and update legislation and regulatory procedures in line with the growth being witnessed in the Emirate, strengthening the confidence of investors and customers in the real estate market, and affirming the Department’s commitment to consolidating Ajman’s position as an attractive destination for residents, tourists, and investors.

He added that Ajman possesses integrated assets and provides a safe, high-quality living environment, alongside continued development in infrastructure and public services, contributing to the enhancement of the Emirate’s competitiveness and its capacity to attract qualitative investments.

Al Nuaimi noted that the rise in the value of rental contracts reflects the quality of services provided, the advancement of digital infrastructure, and the improvement of the customer experience, affirming that the Department continues to deliver proactive services that meet the aspirations of the community and the business sector, achieving the highest levels of satisfaction.

He pointed out that rental contract certification operations across all categories recorded notable activity during Q1 2026, with a total of 36,432 contracts comprising 25,957 residential contracts, 10,415 commercial contracts, and 60 investment contracts, reflecting the diversity of demand in the rental market and the efficiency of the operational framework in the Emirate.

The Department affirmed that Ajman’s legislation and regulatory frameworks are characterised by flexibility and clarity, contributing to the provision of an investment-stimulating environment and supporting the Emirate’s directions in encouraging citizens and investors through an integrated system of facilitations and support services.