
Dubai Residents Staying Longer: Average Length of Stay Exceeds 10 Years
Dubai, which has traditionally been labeled as one of the easiest and most attractive destinations for migrants and as a transit zone for foreign talent, is rapidly changing and becoming a place of long-term residency for most of its populace and the larger population of the UAE as well. The latest statistics made available in the Future Living Report 2025 of Betterhomes illustrate that the average tenure of Dubai’s residents has now reached 10.5 years, as compared to approximately 7.5 years in 2024. According to the report, approximately 60% of Dubai residents have plans to stay in Dubai for more than ten years, showing increased stability in Dubai’s economy, the quality of life, and the overall future prospects. This also reveals that the decision to stay in Dubai is no longer short-term, with more residents planning for the future. Substantial Rise inTenant Retention Rates in Dubai The change in the way people live is more apparent when it comes to tenants. In the year 2024, the average tenancy duration in Dubai was close to 6.7 years, and this increased to 9.9 years in the year 2025. Tenants would now live in Dubai for an average of 10.7 years, as opposed










