Ajman: The Municipality and Planning Department - Ajman has announced a significant increase in rental transactions for the year 2025, with the total value of lease contracts surpassing AED 6.625 billion. This marks an increase of over AED 1.695 billion, achieving a growth rate of 34.4% compared to 2024, thereby reinforcing Ajman's reputation as a promising investment destination.
According to Emirates News Agency, this surge reflects the sustained economic growth in the Emirate of Ajman and its rising appeal in the residential, commercial, and investment rental markets. This growth is supported by flexible policies, stimulating regulations, and the ongoing enhancement of infrastructure and public services.
Abdulrahman Mohammed Al Nuaimi, Director General of the Municipality and Planning Department - Ajman, affirmed that the emirate is firmly advancing towards solidifying its status as a leading destination for residents, tourists, and investors. This aligns with the objectives of Ajman Vision 2030, which aims to establish a competitive business environment and a sustainable investment climate to drive economic growth.
He detailed that Ajman offers essential components for an integrated and secure living environment, adopting flexible and investment-friendly executive policies, especially in infrastructure and public services. This enhances the emirate's competitiveness and its capacity to attract quality investments. The value of residential lease contracts in 2025 exceeded AED 3.320 billion, commercial contracts reached AED 2.423 billion, and investment contracts amounted to AED 881 million, indicating a growing housing demand and a recovery in commercial activity.
Al Nuaimi emphasized the emirate's progress in attracting investments and supporting development projects, ensuring their sustainability. Ajman's strategic location, as a key link between the emirates, has significantly contributed to the increased demand for various lease contracts. He also highlighted the leadership's efforts to encourage both citizens and investors by providing a supportive system of facilitation and support, with flexible and clear legislation.
As part of Ajman's digital transformation, Al Nuaimi noted that digital initiatives have accelerated transaction completion and enhanced service efficiency. Meanwhile, Yousef Mohammed Al Sheiba Al Nuaimi, Executive Director of the Rental Regulation Sector, reported notable growth in lease contract attestation transactions across all categories in 2025, with 115,624 residential, 42,839 commercial, and 282 investment contract transactions completed, reflecting the system's efficiency and the rental market's growing demand.