Rental values near Etihad Rail stations have recorded steady growth, averaging a 9 per cent increase over the past nine months. Dubai Festival City led the trend with a 23 per cent rise, while Dubai South followed with a 10 per cent gain. The pattern reflects rental movements around the under-construction Dubai Metro Blue Line, where rates have already surged by 23 per cent.
Demand follows accessibility, and real estate near the new rail stations is projected to achieve premiums of 10 to 20 per cent.
Passenger operations on the UAE’s national railway are set to commence in 2026. By 2030, the network is projected to serve around 36.5 million passengers annually. Spanning approximately 900 kilometers, the system will connect 11 cities and regions across all seven emirates.
