In the professional world, Dubai has been known as that land of opportunities, where the most ambitious people fly in to explore lucrative career options. With hundreds and thousands of expats moving to the city to build their lives and careers here, the city is always gearing up to accommodate and house the new population.
If you’re new to the city and want to know more about rents in Dubai, we’ve got a quick guide to you that explains all the essentials.
Price Range
Depending on the size of the apartment, the rent you have to pay will vary:
Studio: 12k – 20k USD per year
1BHK: 18k – 25k USD per year
2BHK: 20k to 35k USD per year
3BHK: 35k to 55k USD per year
If you’re looking to rent a luxurious apartment, these figures would be a bit higher.
Location
The price range also depends on where the apartment is located. Areas like JBR, JLT and Downtown Dubai have considerable higher rents than Sports City, Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) and Al Quoz. If you drive, you might want to consider renting an apartment in the latter. However, if you’re considering travelling via metro, you could consider areas that fall on the red line (around Sheikh Zayed Road) or areas on the green line, like Quasis and Al Nahda, which are older parts of Dubai and border Sharjah.
Furnished/Unfurnished?
If you’re moving to Dubai for a brief period of time, you could consider a furnished apartment, which will help you save on the additional cost of buying furniture and appliances you’ll need in the house.
If you’re moving to Dubai for a longer period of time, you might want to consider buying your own appliances and furniture, since this will help you out in the long-run.
Things to note about rents in Dubai
Some landlords require 1 cheque for the entire payment of your rent. However, most landlords are now flexible and require between 2, 4 and 6 cheques. You might want to check these details out before you sign your housing contract.
Another thing to consider would be maintenance fees – this is a few dealth with by the building’s association or committee to ensure that you get the best out of the facilities offered in the buidling, such as the swimming pool, gym or steam and sauna.
In most areas in Dubai, these are the mandatory utility bills you are expected to pay monthly:
- DEWA – This is your electricity and water bill. It usually includes a housing fee which a percentage of you rent.
- Empower – This is the cooling and gas bill and is also due monthly along with your DEWA bill
Additional house bills include:
- Elife/Du bills – This bill is chargeable if you install a telecommunication service in your house.
Documents required by the landlord
- Post-dated cheques
- Passport copy
- Visa copy
- Emirates ID copy
Do you have any other questions related to renting an apartment in Dubai? Let us know in the comments below.
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