{
  "id": 6376021,
  "title": "Record-breaking lease: District One mansion commands Dh21 million rental deal",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/record-breaking-lease-district-one-mansion-commands-dh21-million",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-09T03:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/uae/record-breaking-lease-district-one-mansion-commands-dh21-million-rental-deal-1.500667360"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "B1 Properties has signed a record-breaking three-year rental deal for a luxurious eight-bedroom mansion in District One, Dubai, with a value of Dh21 million. The CEO of B1 Properties, Babak Jafari, highlighted the shift towards turnkey availability for high-net-worth individuals who expect premium residences without lengthy off-plan construction timelines. The scarcity of high-end properties in prime locations has made such substantial rental transactions a significant highlight in Dubai's real estate market. The 32,000-square-foot mansion, located along the Crystal Lagoon in Mohammed Bin Rashid City, offers a rare blend of spaciousness, privacy, and architectural elegance. This historic lease follows B1 Properties' previous record-breaking sale of a 31,080-square-foot property in the same community. District One's strong market demand is attributed to its low-density master plan and strategic location, providing prime city access combined with private waterfront living around the seven-kilometer Crystal Lagoon.",
  "summary": "B1 Properties has brokered a record-breaking deal, securing the highest residential lease in District One history. The firm finalized a landmark three-year contract valued at Dh21 million for an eight-bedroom mansion with a basement in Mohammed Bin Rashid City. \"The market landscape is shifting decisively toward turnkey availability, with high-net-worth individuals entering Dubai expecting…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}