Dubai Rental Property Guide

Among the amenities located on Palm Jumeirah are the Lost Chamber Aquarium, Aquaventure Waterpark, Nakheel Mall with over 140 shops, 30 dining venues, VOX Cinemas and Trampo Extreme, as well as The View offering 360-degree views of the Palm Jumeirah and its surroundings.

Note: If you are wanting to make a profitable investment and get a 5-year Golden Visa, which is given to those purchasing a residential unit from AED 2,000,000 (USD 545,000), you should take into consideration Palm Jumeirah.

You will never feel bored when living in Downtown Dubai due to The Dubai Mall, one of the largest shopping centers in the world with over 1,200 retail stores, 200 dining options, The Dubai Ice Rink, Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo and many other entertainment options to enjoy. Moreover, Dubai Opera, The Dubai Fountain and the Burj Khalifa can be found here.

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.

Liwan is considered another affordable area, where future residents can choose a unit from studios and 1-3 bedroom apartments with prices starting from AED 30K (USD 8K) to AED 55K (USD 15K) annually.

Residents of Liwan can get to Dubai Outlet Mall, Al Habtoor Polo Club, IMG Worlds of Adventure and Global Village within 15-minutes by car. Downtown Dubai is reachable within 20 minutes.

Discovery Gardens is a quiet and peaceful area which is popular among families with children. The price of renting a unit in the area costs from AED 26K (USD 7K) to AED 627K (USD 171K). Among the available units are studios and 1-7 bedroom apartments.

Those living in Discovery Gardens have access to a range of entertainment venues and activities including The Pavilion – Discovery Gardens and Ibn Battuta Mall. Travel time to Dubai Marina takes 15 minutes.