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  • Apartment - 2 Bedrooms - 4 Bathrooms for rent in Bellevue Tower 1 - Bellevue Towers - Downtown Dubai - Dubai
    26

    Apartment

    165,000 AED/year

    Burj View | Maids Room | Vacant

    STEVE & CO PROPERTIES L.L.C logo image

    Bellevue Tower 1, Bellevue Towers, Downtown Dubai, Dubai

    2

    4

    1,283 sqft

    Listed 2 minutes ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Kempinski BLVD - Downtown Dubai - Dubai
    12

    Apartment

    210,000 AED/year

    Furnished Apt | Spacious | Stunning View

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    Kempinski BLVD, Downtown Dubai, Dubai

    1

    2

    885 sqft

    Listed 11 minutes ago

  • Apartment - 2 Bedrooms - 3 Bathrooms for rent in Vida Dubai Mall Tower 2 - Vida Residences Dubai Mall - Downtown Dubai - Dubai
    10

    Apartment

    190,000 AED/year

    Prime Location | Brand New |High Floor |Negotiable

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    Vida Dubai Mall Tower 2, Vida Residences Dubai Mall, Downtown Dubai, Dubai

    2

    3

    1,066 sqft

    Listed 15 minutes ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Boulevard Crescent Tower 2 - BLVD Crescent - Downtown Dubai - Dubai
    30

    Apartment

    175,000 AED/year

    Vacant | Fully Furnished | Large Size

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    Boulevard Crescent Tower 2, BLVD Crescent, Downtown Dubai, Dubai

    1

    2

    1,159 sqft

    Listed 18 minutes ago

  • Apartment - 3 Bedrooms - 4 Bathrooms for rent in Burj Khalifa - Burj Khalifa Area - Downtown Dubai - Dubai
    27

    Apartment

    500,000 AED/year

    Best Open Layout | DIFC View I Vacant

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    Burj Khalifa, Burj Khalifa Area, Downtown Dubai, Dubai

    3

    4

    2,333 sqft

    Jessica Marroni

    Listed 19 minutes ago

  • Apartment - 3 Bedrooms - 3 Bathrooms for rent in The Address Residences Dubai Opera Tower 2 - The Address Residences Dubai Opera - Downtown Dubai - Dubai
    19

    Apartment

    450,000 AED/year

    BURJ & FOUNTAIN VIEW | FURNISHED | HIGH FLOOR

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    The Address Residences Dubai Opera Tower 2, The Address Residences Dubai Opera, Downtown Dubai, Dubai

    3

    3

    1,681 sqft

    Listed 19 minutes ago

  • Apartment - 2 Bedrooms - 3 Bathrooms for rent in Boulevard Point - Downtown Dubai - Dubai
    12

    Apartment

    280,000 AED/year

    Best Layout | 2 Bedroom | Burj View

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    Boulevard Point, Downtown Dubai, Dubai

    2

    3

    1,457 sqft

    Aaron Audley

    Listed 21 minutes ago

  • Apartment - 2 Bedrooms - 3 Bathrooms for rent in Vida Dubai Mall Tower 1 - Vida Residences Dubai Mall - Downtown Dubai - Dubai
    14

    Apartment

    290,000 AED/year

    Burj Khalifa View | 2 mins to Mall | Vacant

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    Vida Dubai Mall Tower 1, Vida Residences Dubai Mall, Downtown Dubai, Dubai

    2

    3

    1,093 sqft

    Listed 29 minutes ago

  • Apartment - 2 Bedrooms - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Grande - Opera District - Downtown Dubai - Dubai
    14

    Apartment

    180,000 AED/year

    Middle Floor Well Maintained Ready To Move 2Bed

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    Grande, Opera District, Downtown Dubai, Dubai

    2

    2

    1,271 sqft

    Listed 34 minutes ago

  • Apartment - Studio - 1 Bathroom for rent in Elite Downtown Residence 2 - Elite Downtown Residence - Downtown Dubai - Dubai
    23

    Apartment

    112,000 AED/year

    Contemporary Chic | Impeccably Furnished

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    Elite Downtown Residence 2, Elite Downtown Residence, Downtown Dubai, Dubai

    studio

    1

    606 sqft

    Listed 38 minutes ago

  • Apartment - 2 Bedrooms - 3 Bathrooms for rent in Imperial Avenue - Downtown Dubai - Dubai
    17

    Apartment

    220,000 AED/year

    Upgraded Modern 2Bed | 2 Balcony | Prime Location

    Premium

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    Imperial Avenue, Downtown Dubai, Dubai

    2

    3

    1,501 sqft

    Ankita Havelia

    Listed 38 minutes ago

  • Apartment - 3 Bedrooms - 5 Bathrooms for rent in Opera Grand - Burj Khalifa Area - Downtown Dubai - Dubai
    21

    Apartment

    500,000 AED/year

    Fully Furnished | Fountain Views | Vacant

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    Opera Grand, Burj Khalifa Area, Downtown Dubai, Dubai

    3

    5

    2,039 sqft

    Youssef Fayez Nabelsi

    Listed 39 minutes ago

  • Apartment - 2 Bedrooms - 3 Bathrooms for rent in The Address Residences Dubai Opera Tower 2 - The Address Residences Dubai Opera - Downtown Dubai - Dubai
    24

    Apartment

    240,000 AED/year

    High Floor | Best Layout | Vacant End of March

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    The Address Residences Dubai Opera Tower 2, The Address Residences Dubai Opera, Downtown Dubai, Dubai

    2

    3

    1,198 sqft

    Jessica Marroni

    Listed 44 minutes ago

  • Apartment - 2 Bedrooms - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Grande - Opera District - Downtown Dubai - Dubai
    16

    Apartment

    200,000 AED/year

    Burj Khalifa View | Short Stay Option | High Floor

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    Grande, Opera District, Downtown Dubai, Dubai

    2

    2

    1,284 sqft

    Listed 46 minutes ago

  • Apartment - 3 Bedrooms - 5 Bathrooms for rent in Opera Grand - Burj Khalifa Area - Downtown Dubai - Dubai
    15

    Apartment

    600,000 AED/year

    Biggest Layout | Sky Collection | Vacant

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    Opera Grand, Burj Khalifa Area, Downtown Dubai, Dubai

    3

    5

    2,507 sqft

    Youssef Fayez Nabelsi

    Listed 48 minutes ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom for rent in Reehan 1 - Reehan - Old Town - Downtown Dubai - Dubai
    25

    Apartment

    138,000 AED/year

    Reehan Reehan 1, Apartment III

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    Reehan 1, Reehan, Old Town, Downtown Dubai, Dubai

    1

    1

    826 sqft

    Nicole Theophylactou

    Listed 49 minutes ago

  • Apartment - 2 Bedrooms - 3 Bathrooms for rent in Vida Residence Downtown - Downtown Dubai - Dubai
    16

    Apartment

    270,000 AED/year

    Elegant Spacious 2BR | Boulevard and Burj View

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    Vida Residence Downtown, Downtown Dubai, Dubai

    2

    3

    1,389 sqft

    Timur Nasimov

    Listed 51 minutes ago

  • Apartment - 2 Bedrooms - 3 Bathrooms for rent in Upper Crest - Downtown Dubai - Dubai
    12

    Apartment

    160,000 AED/year

    FULLY FURNISHED | WALK TO DUBAI MALL | 2BHK

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    Upper Crest, Downtown Dubai, Dubai

    2

    3

    1,507 sqft

    Listed 55 minutes ago

  • Apartment - 2 Bedrooms - 3 Bathrooms for rent in Reehan 6 - Reehan - Old Town - Downtown Dubai - Dubai
    22

    Apartment

    155,000 AED/year

    8 Month Contract | Furnished | Community View

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    Reehan 6, Reehan, Old Town, Downtown Dubai, Dubai

    2

    3

    1,412 sqft

    Listed 58 minutes ago

  • Apartment - 2 Bedrooms - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Burj Al Nujoom - Downtown Dubai - Dubai
    10

    Apartment

    170,000 AED/year

    Open Canal View | Fully Furnished | Vacant

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    Burj Al Nujoom, Downtown Dubai, Dubai

    2

    2

    1,390 sqft

    Listed 1 hour ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Vida Dubai Mall Tower 1 - Vida Residences Dubai Mall - Downtown Dubai - Dubai
    10

    Apartment

    150,000 AED/year

    Furnished Serviced Bills Inclusive Emaar

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    Vida Dubai Mall Tower 1, Vida Residences Dubai Mall, Downtown Dubai, Dubai

    1

    2

    731 sqft

    Listed 1 hour ago

  • Apartment - Studio - 1 Bathroom for rent in DT1 - Downtown Dubai - Dubai
    11

    Apartment

    90,000 AED/year

    Fully Furnished | Spacious Studio | Vacant Now

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    DT1, Downtown Dubai, Dubai

    studio

    1

    535 sqft

    Sean Fennessy

    Listed 1 hour ago

  • Apartment - 2 Bedrooms - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Standpoint Tower 2 - Standpoint Towers - Downtown Dubai - Dubai
    18

    Apartment

    155,000 AED/year

    Unfurnished 2Br| High Floor| Vacant| Unique Layout

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    Standpoint Tower 2, Standpoint Towers, Downtown Dubai, Dubai

    2

    2

    1,247 sqft

    Muhammad Adnan

    Listed 1 hour ago

  • Apartment - 2 Bedrooms - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Vida Dubai Mall Tower 1 - Vida Residences Dubai Mall - Downtown Dubai - Dubai
    12

    Apartment

    209,990 AED/year

    Branded Residence | Luxurious 2BR |Fully Furnished

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    Vida Dubai Mall Tower 1, Vida Residences Dubai Mall, Downtown Dubai, Dubai

    2

    2

    1,078 sqft

    Listed 1 hour ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in South Ridge 2 - South Ridge - Downtown Dubai - Dubai
    16

    Apartment

    185,000 AED/year

    Biggest Layoutfully Upgraded | New Appliances

    fam Properties - Branch 31 logo image

    South Ridge 2, South Ridge, Downtown Dubai, Dubai

    1

    2

    1,129 sqft

    Listed 1 hour ago

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Average prices for Apartments for rent in Downtown Dubai

CommunityAverage price (AED/year)
Burj Khalifa307,336
Grande293,673
Forte 1224,588
Burj Vista 1210,480
The Residences 4197,666
Downtown Views II196,266
Burj Royale194,374
South Ridge 4151,863
Burj Crown150,956
The Lofts Central117,081

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Your Guide to Downtown Dubai Apartments for Rent

Downtown Dubai is one of the most prestigious and centrally located residential districts in the city. Known as the home of Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, and the Dubai Fountain, this vibrant neighborhood offers a high-end urban lifestyle with world-class amenities and seamless connectivity. For tenants seeking premium city living, apartments for rent in Downtown Dubai remain among the most in-demand options in the market.

The area features a wide range of residential towers offering modern layouts, luxury finishes, and stunning skyline views. Whether you are searching for Downtown Dubai flats for rent or a high-rise unit close to major landmarks, the community caters to professionals, couples, and families who value convenience and lifestyle quality.

Average Prices & Sizes of Flats for Rent in Downtown Dubai

Downtown apartments for rent are known for premium pricing due to the area’s central location, luxury towers, and proximity to iconic landmarks. The figures below reflect typical annual rents and apartment sizes, excluding ultra-luxury units.

  • Studios: Approx. AED 125,000 per year, typically 430 – 640 sq. ft.
  • 1-Bedroom Apartments: Approx. AED 170,000 per year, typically 750 – 1,000 sq. ft.
  • 2-Bedroom Apartments: Approx. AED 300,000 per year, typically 1,100 – 1,600 sq. ft.
  • 3-Bedroom Apartments: Approx. AED 400,000 per year, typically 1,700 – 1,900 sq. ft.
  • 4-Bedroom Apartments: Approx. AED 75,000 per year, typically 2,300 – 3,000 sq. ft.

Apartment sizes vary by building and luxury category as most of the ultra-luxury units are of larger size and they are not considered in the average apartment sizes here.

Location and Amenities in Downtown Dubai

Downtown Dubai is a centrally located and well-connected residential area. Positioned between Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Khail Road, it offers easy access across the city. Residents also benefit from public transport, including the Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Metro Station on the Red Line, while living close to major business, retail, and leisure destinations.

Connectivity Highlights

  • Direct access to Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Khail Road
  • Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall Metro Station within walking distance
  • Easy connectivity to Business Bay, DIFC, and City Walk
  • Around 10 minutes to DIFC
  • Approximately 15 minutes to Dubai International Airport

Supermarkets in Downtown Dubai

  • Waitrose 
  • Spinneys 
  • Grandiose

Restaurants and Cafes

  • Table Otto
  • Navat Restaurant
  • Armani/Ristorante
  • Ten 11

Parks, Outdoor Spaces & Leisure

  • Burj Park 
  • Shaikh Park Dubai
  • Duciló Park

Nurseries and Schools Nearby

  • Toddler Town British Nursery
  • Blossom Downtown Nursery Dubai
  • Citizens School - Al Satwa

Clinics and Hospitals

  • Mediclinic Dubai Mall
  • IKIGAI
  • Amana Healthcare
  • Aster Royal Clinic Downtown

Malls in and Around the Area

  • Dubai Mall
  • Souk Al Bahar
  • Bay Avenue Mall – Business Bay

With its strong transport links and wide range of daily conveniences, flats for rent in Downtown Dubai offers a balanced lifestyle that combines central living with comfort and accessibility, ideal for professionals, couples, and families alike.

Popular Buildings to Rent Downtown Dubai Apartments 

Some of the most sought-after residential buildings and districts include:

Burj Vista

Burj Vista stands in the heart of Downtown Dubai and is developed by Emaar Properties. Located on Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard, it has two twin towers of 60 and 25 stories. The complex offers 640 units, including one- to three-bedroom flats and four- to five-bedroom penthouses.

The Residences

The Residences, developed by Emaar Properties, stands in the heart of Downtown Dubai. This luxury complex includes nine tall towers, each up to 36 stories. It offers a range of spacious apartments and penthouses, attracting professionals and families seeking a modern, upscale urban lifestyle.

29 Burj Boulevard

29 Burj Boulevard, developed by Emaar Properties, stands in the heart of Downtown Dubai. The complex has two towers with 45 and 30 stories, offering studios, three-bedroom apartments, and penthouses. It provides modern homes and a vibrant urban lifestyle for residents.

South Ridge

South Ridge, developed by Emaar Properties, stands in the heart of Downtown Dubai. The complex has six elegant towers surrounded by green parks and lively boulevards. It offers modern 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom apartments, appealing to families and professionals seeking a cosmopolitan lifestyle.

Each cluster offers a slightly different lifestyle, catering to varying preferences and budgets.

Why Choose Downtown Dubai Flats for Rent?

Downtown Dubai offers a premium lifestyle built around convenience, walkability, and iconic surroundings. Living here means being close to major attractions while enjoying a well-planned urban environment.

Walkable, Central Urban Living

The area is designed for pedestrians, with wide sidewalks, shaded pathways, and landscaped boulevards. Residents can easily walk to cafes, retail outlets, and leisure spots, reducing the need for daily driving.

Steps Away from Shopping and Entertainment

Dubai Mall, the Dubai Fountain, and the main boulevard are all within easy reach. This makes everyday errands, dining out, and social plans simple and accessible.

Modern Towers with Quality Amenities

Residential buildings feature swimming pools, gyms, concierge services, and secure parking. These facilities support a comfortable lifestyle and add convenience for day-to-day living.

Active Social and Cultural Scene

The neighborhood is home to restaurants, cafes, cultural venues, and regular events. This lively atmosphere appeals to professionals and expats who enjoy city living.

For renters looking for centrally located homes with strong lifestyle appeal, Downtown Dubai delivers comfort, connectivity, and long-term value.

Who Should Consider Downtown Apartments for Rent?

  • Young professionals working in Downtown Dubai or nearby business districts
  • Couples seeking an active, city-centered lifestyle
  • Families who prefer premium luxury living in the heart of city 
  • Expats who value walkability and connectivity across the Emirate

Pros & Cons of Living in Downtown Dubai Apartments for Rent

Pros

  • Prime central location
  • Luxury lifestyle and iconic views
  • Excellent amenities and security
  • Strong rental demand and building quality

Cons

  • Higher rental prices compared to outer communities
  • Limited availability during peak demand
  • Traffic congestion during major events

FAQs 

Are Downtown Dubai apartments for rent suitable for families?
Yes, many towers offer spacious layouts and family-friendly facilities.

Which property type in Downtown Dubai best suits single professionals?

Studios for rent in Downtown Dubai is ideal for single professionals seeking a modern, convenient home.

Is Downtown Dubai considered high-end or mid-range?
Downtown Dubai is primarily a high-end rental destination.

Is public transport easily accessible?
Yes, the area is well-served by the Dubai Metro and bus routes.

Are pets allowed in Downtown Dubai apartments?
Many buildings are pet-friendly, subject to landlord approval.