A luxury villa in Al Barari has been leased for over two years for AED 14m. The transaction is the highest rental transaction ever recorded in Dubai’s exclusive residential communities.
The landmark deal was secured by fäm Properties for a 14,500 sq ft five-bedroom residence within The Collection at Al Barari. The villa was originally purchased for AED 54m and is generating a yearly rental yield of 12.8%.
At AED 7m annually, the agreement overtakes the previous Al Barari rental record of AED 4.8m per year by 46%, as confirmed by DXBinteract data.
“This transaction reflects the continued depth of demand within Dubai’s ultra-prime segment, particularly for highly curated, lifestyle-driven residences where quality and exclusivity outweigh conventional market parameters.
“It underlines the strength and resilience of the market, and Dubai’s position as one of the world’s leading destinations for wealthy individuals who want this to be their home.”
Firas Al Msaddi, CEO, fäm Properties
The villa is situated on a 16,000 sq ft plot and features a design centred on privacy, wellness and resort-style living. It includes open-plan formal and informal living areas, a private study with direct lift access, a landscaped garden with pond feature, a fully equipped gym overlooking the pool and a dedicated wellness pavilion.
The tenant, a Brazilian ultra-high-net-worth individual, was seeking a highly specific lifestyle environment. The deal was brought together by Ana Carolina Oliveira, a Brazilian-born fäm Properties property advisor with nearly a decade of experience in Dubai real estate.
Ana’s long-standing relationships within this segment, combined with cultural familiarity and market access, played a central role in identifying and securing the property. At the time of search, available rental inventory in Al Barari, including properties above AED 3m annually, did not meet the tenant’s requirements in terms of architecture, privacy and wellness-led design.
This resulted in a shift away from conventional rental listings towards trophy villas originally positioned for sale in the AED 100m range, where the required specification was more readily available.
Over a two-month period, off-market discussions were conducted with multiple owners to explore long-term leasing structures for homes not originally intended for rental use.
