Properties for rent in Abu Dhabi

By default, the villas for rent in Abu Dhabi are typically large and spacious, even the 2 and 3 bedroom villas. It is not uncommon to find 6 and 7 bedroom villas in Abu Dhabi as they cater for families who need the space and these can be upwards of 5,000 sq ft. Villas are available for rent throughout Abu Dhabi and popular areas include Khalifa City, Al Reef, Mohamed Bin Zayed City and Al Raha Gardens.

One can find a mix of furnished and unfurnished properties for rent in Abu Dhabi and whilst a furnished home will attract a higher rent, it is quite convenient. Unfurnished properties are most common and suit most people who prefer to choose their own appliances and furniture. Abu Dhabi is home to an IKEA and loads of stores that make kitting out your pad very easy.

In 2013, Abu Dhabi abolished the rent cap which was a regulatory measure to limit rental increases to no more than 5% per year. As much as this gives landlords every chance to increase rent of their property, it also means the market highly controls the price of rent. It is in the landlord's best interest to maintain rent at manageable levels and in recent times, many landlords have opted to offer more flexibility such as quarterly cheque payments, freezing rental increases or lowering rental amounts for their property.

Abu Dhabi is scattered with parks, malls, schools, universities and dining outlets and is the perfect place for young professionals, couples and families to settle down and find a property for rent.