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  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in 29 Burj Boulevard Tower 1 - 29 Burj Boulevard - Downtown Dubai - Dubai
    15

    Apartment

    130,000 AED/year

    Mid Floor | Boulevard View | Large Layout

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    29 Burj Boulevard Tower 1, 29 Burj Boulevard, Downtown Dubai, Dubai

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    853 sqft

    Listed 1 minute ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Vida Dubai Mall Tower 2 - Vida Residences Dubai Mall - Downtown Dubai - Dubai
    13

    Apartment

    139,990 AED/year

    Modern 1BR | Brand New | Iconic Zabeel View

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

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    782 sqft

    Listed 1 minute ago

  • Apartment - 2 Bedrooms - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Forte 1 - Forte - Downtown Dubai - Dubai
    14

    Apartment

    190,000 AED/year

    Largest 2 Bedroom | Fully Furnished | Vacant

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    Forte 1, Forte, Downtown Dubai, Dubai

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    2

    1,111 sqft

    Valentino Carnovale

    Listed 10 minutes ago

  • Apartment - 3 Bedrooms - 4 Bathrooms for rent in Boulevard Crescent Tower 1 - BLVD Crescent - Downtown Dubai - Dubai
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    Apartment

    282,000 AED/year

    Furnished | Maids Room | Boulevard View

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    Boulevard Crescent Tower 1, BLVD Crescent, Downtown Dubai, Dubai

    3

    4

    1,975 sqft

    Daniil Guliev

    Listed 11 minutes ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom for rent in The Dubai Mall Residences - Downtown Dubai - Dubai
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    Apartment

    174,999 AED/year

    Exclusive unit| 5* Hotel Norms| Dubai Mall access

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    The Dubai Mall Residences, Downtown Dubai, Dubai

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    747 sqft

    Marisol Dino

    Listed 12 minutes ago

  • Apartment - 2 Bedrooms - 3 Bathrooms for rent in Vida Dubai Mall Tower 2 - Vida Residences Dubai Mall - Downtown Dubai - Dubai
    12

    Apartment

    239,990 AED/year

    Spacious 2BR | Brand New | Burj + Fountain View

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

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    1,075 sqft

    Listed 15 minutes ago

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

    Apartment

    195,000 AED/year

    Brand New | Fully Furnished | Ready To Move

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

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    1

    859 sqft

    Muhammad Atif Hayat

    Listed 16 minutes ago

  • Apartment - 2 Bedrooms - 3 Bathrooms for rent in Burj Vista 1 - Burj Vista - Downtown Dubai - Dubai
    14

    Apartment

    200,000 AED/year

    Fully Furnished | Spacious | Ready and Vacant

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    Burj Vista 1, Burj Vista, Downtown Dubai, Dubai

    2

    3

    1,331 sqft

    JACOB FLETCHER

    Listed 18 minutes ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Burj Khalifa - Burj Khalifa Area - Downtown Dubai - Dubai
    16

    Apartment

    220,000 AED/year

    Furnished Large 1BR Apt in Burj Khalifa Dubai UAE

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    Burj Khalifa, Burj Khalifa Area, Downtown Dubai, Dubai

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    2

    1,095 sqft

    Listed 19 minutes ago

  • Apartment - 2 Bedrooms - 3 Bathrooms for rent in The Address Sky View Tower 1 - The Address Sky View Towers - Downtown Dubai - Dubai
    21

    Apartment

    300,000 AED/year

    Luxury Living | Burj Khalifa View | Exclusive

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    The Address Sky View Tower 1, The Address Sky View Towers, Downtown Dubai, Dubai

    2

    3

    1,519 sqft

    Abbas Saidi

    Listed 19 minutes ago

  • Apartment - 2 Bedrooms - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Forte 1 - Forte - Downtown Dubai - Dubai
    5

    Apartment

    190,000 AED/year

    High floor | Sea view | Unfurnished

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    Forte 1, Forte, Downtown Dubai, Dubai

    2

    2

    1,110 sqft

    Archie Murdoch

    Listed 21 minutes ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom for rent in The Address Residence Fountain Views 2 - The Address Residence Fountain Views - Downtown Dubai - Dubai
    10

    Apartment

    220,000 AED/year

    Burj Khalifa View | 1BR Apartment | Luxury

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    The Address Residence Fountain Views 2, The Address Residence Fountain Views, Downtown Dubai, Dubai

    1

    1

    851 sqft

    Listed 23 minutes ago

  • Apartment - 2 Bedrooms - 3 Bathrooms for rent in Bellevue Tower 1 - Bellevue Towers - Downtown Dubai - Dubai
    14

    Apartment

    175,000 AED/year

    Burj Khalifa View | Unfurnished | Prime Location

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    Bellevue Tower 1, Bellevue Towers, Downtown Dubai, Dubai

    2

    3

    1,024 sqft

    Sean Fennessy

    Listed 25 minutes ago

  • Apartment - 3 Bedrooms - 4 Bathrooms for rent in Address Fountain Views Hotel - The Address Residence Fountain Views - Downtown Dubai - Dubai
    18

    Apartment

    700,000 AED/year

    All Bills Inclusive | Full Burj and Fountain Views

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    Address Fountain Views Hotel, The Address Residence Fountain Views, Downtown Dubai, Dubai

    3

    4

    2,182 sqft

    Will Zingkhai

    Listed 27 minutes ago

  • Apartment - 2 Bedrooms - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Forte 1 - Forte - Downtown Dubai - Dubai
    23

    Apartment

    190,000 AED/year

    High Floor | Best Layout | Panoramic Sea Views

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    Forte 1, Forte, Downtown Dubai, Dubai

    2

    2

    1,089 sqft

    Listed 29 minutes ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in 29 Burj Boulevard Tower 1 - 29 Burj Boulevard - Downtown Dubai - Dubai
    12

    Apartment

    129,000 AED/year

    NEAR BURJ KHALIFA | FULLY FURNISHED | HIGH FLOOR

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    29 Burj Boulevard Tower 1, 29 Burj Boulevard, Downtown Dubai, Dubai

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    2

    838 sqft

    Listed 35 minutes ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in 29 Burj Boulevard Tower 1 - 29 Burj Boulevard - Downtown Dubai - Dubai
    14

    Apartment

    100,000 AED/year

    Prime Location | Spacious Layout | Ready to Move

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    29 Burj Boulevard Tower 1, 29 Burj Boulevard, Downtown Dubai, Dubai

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    2

    799 sqft

    Listed 37 minutes ago

  • Apartment - 3 Bedrooms - 4 Bathrooms for rent in Forte 2 - Forte - Downtown Dubai - Dubai
    22

    Apartment

    290,000 AED/year

    Fully Upgraded | Best Amenities |Burj View

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    Forte 2, Forte, Downtown Dubai, Dubai

    3

    4

    1,532 sqft

    Talia Cross

    Listed 38 minutes ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom for rent in Upper Crest - Downtown Dubai - Dubai
    26

    Apartment

    99,000 AED/year

    Canal View | Fully Furnished | High Floor

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    Upper Crest, Downtown Dubai, Dubai

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    1

    828 sqft

    Listed 40 minutes ago

  • Apartment - 3 Bedrooms - 4 Bathrooms for rent in Imperial Avenue - Downtown Dubai - Dubai
    30

    Apartment

    395,000 AED/year

    Ultra Luxury | Burj Khalifa View | Furnished

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    Imperial Avenue, Downtown Dubai, Dubai

    3

    4

    2,065 sqft

    Saud Baig

    Listed 42 minutes ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Bellevue Tower 2 - Bellevue Towers - Downtown Dubai - Dubai
    14

    Apartment

    95,000 AED/year

    Move In Ready I Unfurnished I With Natural Light

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    Bellevue Tower 2, Bellevue Towers, Downtown Dubai, Dubai

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    2

    548 sqft

    Listed 43 minutes ago

  • Apartment - 2 Bedrooms - 3 Bathrooms for rent in Imperial Avenue - Downtown Dubai - Dubai
    24

    Apartment

    299,000 AED/year

    Spacious & Sun-Filled 2BR Apartment | Prime Locati

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    Imperial Avenue, Downtown Dubai, Dubai

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    3

    1,480 sqft

    Saud Baig

    Listed 43 minutes ago

  • Apartment - 3 Bedrooms - 5 Bathrooms for rent in Imperial Avenue - Downtown Dubai - Dubai
    30

    Apartment

    350,000 AED/year

    Burj Khalifa View |Large Layout |Luxury Apartment

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    Imperial Avenue, Downtown Dubai, Dubai

    3

    5

    2,186 sqft

    Saud Baig

    Listed 44 minutes ago

  • Apartment - 2 Bedrooms - 3 Bathrooms for rent in Imperial Avenue - Downtown Dubai - Dubai
    10

    Apartment

    214,990 AED/year

    Brand New + Bright 2BR | Spacious | Balcony

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    Imperial Avenue, Downtown Dubai, Dubai

    2

    3

    1,500 sqft

    Listed 45 minutes ago

  • Apartment - 3 Bedrooms - 4 Bathrooms for rent in Imperial Avenue - Downtown Dubai - Dubai
    30

    Apartment

    450,000 AED/year

    Premium 3BR Apartment | Luxury Tower Living

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    Imperial Avenue, Downtown Dubai, Dubai

    3

    4

    2,186 sqft

    Saud Baig

    Listed 46 minutes ago

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Average prices for Apartments for rent in Downtown Dubai

CommunityAverage price (AED/year)
Burj Khalifa308,146
Grande291,444
Forte 1223,770
Burj Vista 1210,122
The Residences 4197,805
Downtown Views II195,315
Burj Royale194,138
South Ridge 4151,001
Burj Crown150,345
Elite Downtown Residence 1109,405

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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.