East & Deira side
Mirdif
A spread-out suburb east of the airport, mainly villas with some apartment clusters, favoured by families for its schools, parks and two large malls. Much of Mirdif is not freehold, but Mirdif Hills and Mirdif Tulip are open to foreign buyers. There is no metro station yet; the Blue Line is due in 2029.
- Studio rent
- AED 51,000per year
- 1-bed rent
- AED 80,000per year
- 2-bed rent
- AED 113,000per year
- 3-bed villa rent
- AED 138,000per year
- Apartment price
- AED 1,219per sq ft
- 1-bed apartment
- AED 1.09Maverage asking
Averages published by Property Finder Area Insights, September 2026. How they are measured.
Living in Mirdif
Why people choose it
- Villas to rent, 3BR asking around AED 138,000 a year
- City Centre Mirdif and open-air Uptown Mirdif for shopping
- Mushrif Park and many private schools nearby
Worth knowing
- No metro until the Blue Line, targeted for 2029
- Residents rate peace and quiet low (2.9/5 in Property Finder reviews)
- Character
- Established family villa suburb
- Master developer
- Various
- Since
- —
- Freehold
- Partly: only in designated pockets
- Homes
- Apartments, Townhouses, Villas
- Metro
- None in the district
- Getting around
- Nearest station is Centrepoint (Red Line); Blue Line stations serving Mirdif approved in Nov 2023, opening targeted for 2029; Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road on the west side
- Beach
- Not within walking distance
- Schools
- Uptown International School, Star International School, Arab Unity School
Rent or buy
Mirdif in numbers
Renting
A good fit for families wanting a villa with a garden at mid-market rents, provided they drive and accept older housing stock.
| Studio | AED 51,000 |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | AED 80,000 |
| 2 bedrooms | AED 113,000 |
| 3-bed villa | AED 138,000 |
Buying
Freehold buyers should focus on Mirdif Hills, Mirdif Tulip and similar projects; DLD data shows an active apartment resale market with yields around 6%.
| Apartments, per sq ft | AED 1,219 |
|---|---|
| 1-bed apartment | AED 1,092,271 |
| Gross yield | 6.2% |
How these figures are measured
- Rents: Property Finder Area Insights (Mirdif), average asking (advertised) yearly rent by bedroom, retrieved 29 Sep 2026 source
- Prices: Property Finder Sale Transactions (DLD records), apartments, 12 months to 28 Sep 2026 (172 sales, 29 one-bed); villa sales under 10, left null source
- Yield: Property Finder Sale Transactions page, ROI indicator for apartments (DLD-based, 12 months) source
Asking figures reflect advertised listings, not signed contracts; transaction figures are Dubai Land Department records. Freehold: Partly: only in designated pockets.
Out and about
Things to do in Mirdif
- City Centre Mirdifmall
Large mall opened in 2010 with cinemas and family attractions
- Uptown Mirdifshopping
Open-air retail and dining centre inside the community
- Mushrif Parkpark
Big wooded park with trails and play areas next door
- Community park on 26b Streetpark
Courts for basketball, tennis and volleyball plus a walking track
Visiting, or just moved in? We can arrange a short stay or a tour around Mirdif.
Addresses people ask about
Notable buildings & projects
- Uptown Mirdif
- Mirdif Hills
- Mirdif Tulip
- Shorooq
- Ghoroob
Names only, for orientation: not an offer. Ask us for what is available in each.
Nearby
Neighbouring districts
Al Warqa
settled family villa suburb
Al Khawaneej
semi-rural villas and farms
Al Nahda & Al Qusais
affordable mid-rise near Sharjah
International City
budget themed low-rise clusters
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FAQ
Mirdif: common questions
Average asking rents per year in Mirdif: studio AED 51,000, one-bedroom AED 80,000, two-bedroom AED 113,000, three-bedroom villa AED 138,000 (Property Finder Area Insights, September 2026). Actual rents depend on the building, view, floor and furnishing.
Partly: only in designated pockets. Check the exact building or community before you commit; our partner agents can confirm the title type.
No metro station inside the district. Nearest station is Centrepoint (Red Line); Blue Line stations serving Mirdif approved in Nov 2023, opening targeted for 2029; Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road on the west side
Villas to rent, 3BR asking around AED 138,000 a year. City Centre Mirdif and open-air Uptown Mirdif for shopping. Mushrif Park and many private schools nearby. On the other hand: no metro until the blue line, targeted for 2029. residents rate peace and quiet low (2.9/5 in property finder reviews).
City Centre Mirdif (large mall opened in 2010 with cinemas and family attractions); Uptown Mirdif (open-air retail and dining centre inside the community); Mushrif Park (big wooded park with trails and play areas next door); Community park on 26b Street (courts for basketball, tennis and volleyball plus a walking track).