Why 24-Month Leases Beat 12-Month Leases (Almost Always)

On the surface, a 12-month lease looks more flexible. You're committed for a shorter time, and you can switch cars more often. But when you run the numbers, 24-month leases win on almost every metric.

First, monthly payments are consistently 10–15% lower. A BMW 3 Series leases at AED 3,200/mo on 12 months but AED 2,800/mo on 24 months — that's a 12.5% saving every month. Second, on AutoLeaseHub, your first month is free on 24-month leases. That's AED 2,800 in your pocket day one.

The only reason to choose 12 months: you genuinely don't know if you'll be in the UAE in 24 months. For everyone else, the longer term wins.