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At Allocation Assist, we understand that while you are likely to be excited about your new life in Dubai, it can also be daunting, especially if you don’t know what to expect. We hope you find the information and links in this accommodation guide useful.
Dubai Accommodation Guide
A valid residence visa and Emirates ID is required before signing a tenancy agreement. Therefore, it is normal to stay in a hotel or other temporary accommodation for at least 4 weeks while your residency visa is being processed. This does provide an opportunity to get to know the different residential areas before deciding where to live. Most people rent before considering whether to buy a property.? In general, rents are higher the closer you are to downtown or the beach. As you move further inland, rents decrease. Annual rent is usually paid in 1, 2, 3 or 4 instalments (with post-dated cheques) and you may be able to negotiate a lower rent if you pay for a whole year up front. Monthly direct debit rental payments are not usually accepted in the UAE.
Rents vary a lot and although rents decreased during the COVID-19 pandemic, they have been increasing in recent years.
You can check current rental costs on these Property Search Websites:
More expensive areas:
Downtown Dubai - Central area, Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall. Luxury Apartments
Dubai Marina - Affluent residential neighbourhood known for The Beach at JBR, and other tourist attractions. Luxury waterfront apartments.
Palm Jumeirah - Touristy area with lots of attractions and beaches but expensive. Man-made island, many buildings with direct beach access. Around 15 minutes drive to Dubai Marina.
Jumeirah Beach Residence - Beachfront residences, close to Dubai Marina. Luxury Apartments.
Emirates Hills - Upscale gated community with golf course
Al Barari - Gated residential community with 60% green spaces
Mid-range areas:
Springs, Meadows, The Greens - Established residential expat communities with green areas and amenities.
Business Bay - Close to Downtown, high-rise apartments. Traffic jams can be a problem in rush hours.
Dubai Internet City, Dubai Media City - High rise commercial areas. Close to Palm Jumeirah and metro stations. Some with Sea /
Palm Jumeirah views
Jumeirah 1, Jumeirah 3, Umm Suqeim - Close to beaches. Lots of amenities. Mostly villas.
Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC) / Al Jaddaf - Healthcare free zone. Near to Dubai Creek, less crowded, and more peaceful.
Mostly apartments. WAFI Mall. Al Jaddaf Cultural village and Jameel Art Centre.
Dubai Festival City - Next to Dubai Creek and Dubai Festival City Mall.
Residential apartments, townhouses and villas.
Dubai Creek Harbour - Newly built development. Waterfront Apartments and Townhouses.
Dubai Hills - Relatively new estate with a golf club and large mall. Approx 15 minutes from Downtown Dubai or Dubai Marina, 20 minutes from Dubai International Airport (longer in rush hour).
Arabian Ranches (1,2,3) - Gated residential communities. Ranches 1 and 2 well-established. Ranches 3 under development.
Jumeirah Lake Towers (JLT) - nearby business and residential area. High rise apartments. Close to Dubai Marina. More popular with young singles and couples. https://www.bayut.com/area-guides/jumeirah-lake-towers/
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The Meadows, Springs, Jumeirah Park, Emirates Hills and The Lakes are large neighbouring residential areas with villas, good landscaping, community facilities, parks, shops etc. Popular for families.
Al Barsha 1, 2 and 3, Al Sufouh 1 - Residential area, near Mall of the Emirates (Ski Dubai) and metro stations. Not far from the coast and tourist areas, Madinat Jumeirah and Palm Jumeirah. Apartments, townhouses and villas.
Barsha Heights (Tecom)
Well connected residential area. Apartments.
Al Barsha South/Arjan
Residential area, close to Dubai Science Park and Miracle Garden
Dubai Silicon Oasis - Technology Park and residential areas
Mirdif - Residential area. Apartments and villas. Close to the international airport.
Motor City / Studio City /Sports City - Residential areas with shops, restaurants and amenities.
Dubailand - Gated residential communities. Newer areas, further out from the city centre.
Expo City/Expo Valley - New mixed use development on Dubai Expo site
Less expensive areas:
International City/Al Warsan/Academic City - Affordable residential areas, with schools and colleges.
Jumeirah Village Triangle (JVT) / Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) - Newer residential areas.
Jebel Ali / Al Furjan / Discovery Gardens - Newer residential areas, around 30 km from central Dubai.
Dubai Investment Park - Commercial and affordable residential area.
Bur Dubai/Oud Metha/Al Karama - Older area of Dubai. Slightly crowded area but well connected with metro stations.
Reasonable rents, mostly apartments.
Deira - Older area of Dubai across the creek. Close to the International Airport. Residential apartments and villas. Traffic can get busy.
NB. Rents in the neighbouring emirate of Sharjah are much cheaper than Dubai. However, the traffic between Dubai and Sharjah on weekdays is extremely busy with long traffic jams common. This can also affect areas on the commuter route, especially Deira.