Dubai Rental Property Guide

You can start looking for an apartment or villa in Dubai online, including our website. Choose which property you want to rent – it can be an apartment, townhouse, penthouse, or a villa if you are looking for more space.

Try to take into consideration only those areas which are close to your place of work to save time on the road. Don’t forget to learn more about the closest educational institutions and medical clinics if you have children. Proximity to entertainment and leisure facilities, as well as to the Arabian Gulf, might also be important to you, depending on what you like to do in your spare time.

Before taking the final decision about the area, try to find out more about supermarkets, pharmacies and shopping malls, located within close proximity to the building. Check if the area has outdoor spaces and if there are children’s playgrounds and sports facilities within the vicinity.

Moreover, try to research different travel routes in the area to avoid losing time on the road travelling to or from work/home if it is a busy road connection. This can be done by visiting the neighbourhood which interests you, at various times of the day.

If you are wanting to experience a luxurious lifestyle in Dubai and have access to a great number of amenities located on the territory of your future home, as well as in the surroundings, you should take into consideration the following areas.

Note: The residential rental prices in Dubai have grown by 23.7% in 2022, with the highest growth seen on Palm Jumeirah and Downtown Dubai (39.8% and 38.4% respectively).

Palm Jumeirah

Palm Jumeirah is a man-made island which is a desirable destination among tourists and expats, as well as local residents. From almost all residential units you will get amazing views of the Arabian Gulf and the Dubai skyline. There are a great number of properties to choose from including studios and 1-6 bedroom apartments, as well as premium 3-8 bedroom villas. The cheapest price for an apartment here is AED 60K, wle a villa will cost from AED 400K. The highest rental prices for apartments and villas are AED 4M and AED 8M (USD 2.2M) per year respectively.

Expats planning to work in the heart of Dubai should learn more about Downtown Dubai. Among the offered properties in this area are studios and 1-5 bedroom propertes. Some of the most expensive units can be found in residential developments such as the Address The BLVD and Grande at the Opera District, where a 2-bedroom apartment costs up to AED 4.5M (USD 1.2M) per year. The rental price of a 4-bedroom unit in the Burj Khalifa with a living area of 6,406 sqft can cost up to AED 3M (USD 817K) annually.

Among the main residential units which can be found in Dubai Marina are studios and 1-4 bedroom apartments. The prices for renting a unit vary from AED 35K (USD 10K) to AED 4.5M (USD 1.2M) annually. Those wanting more space will be interested in the penthouses, like a 5-bedroom luxurious penthouse located in the Cayan Tower, which will cost AED 2.5M (USD 681K) per year.

From Dubai Marina you can easily reach other areas of the emirate. Travel time to Business Bay and Downtown Dubai takes about 20 minutes, while Deira is within a 30-minute drive. Among the long list of entertainment and leisure venues in this district are Dubai Marina Mall with 140 retail outlets, cafes, restaurants and Reel Cinemas, Pier 7 which houses 7 famous restaurants and is one of Dubai’s most recognised dining destinations.

Note: Dubai is considered a waterfront city, and a wide range of properties with stunning views of the Arabian Gulf and direct beach access are offered to future residents and tenants. In this article you will find more information about the best beachfront properties in Dubai.

With the growth of rental prices in Dubai, more and more people choose Jumeirah Village Circle as prices here are still very affordable. However, even JVC saw the prices increase from 7% to 16%. The minimum price of a studio in Jumeirah Village Circle is AED 24K (USD 7K), while the price of a 2-bedroom apartment is from AED 48K (USD 13K) to AED 200K (USD 54K) annually.

It takes 15 minutes to get from Jumeirah Village Circle to Dubai Marina, while travel time to Business Bay and Downtown Dubai takes 20 minutes. Among the closest entertainment venues are Jumeirah Golf Estates ClubHouse, Dubai International Cricket Stadium and City Centre Me’aisem.

Visiting the residential unit you are planning to live in is quite important. Prepare any questions beforehand and try to come earlier to walk through the area. Examine the residential unit properly and check if enough natural light gets inside the property. Ask yourself the following questions: are the rooms spacious enough for you and your family, which views are offered, are there parking spaces in the basement of the building or nearby, which amenities are offered to residents, and much more.

If you meet any residents of the development you visit, you can try to ask their opinion about the building to learn more about its benefits and drawbacks. It’s better to visit several apartments and villas before making a final decision. However, keep in mind that good options are in high demand and sometimes you need to make a decision as quickly as possible to get the unit you want.

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