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  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Viera Residences - Dubai Production City (IMPZ) - Dubai
    15

    Apartment

    95,000 AED/year

    Spacious Layout | Brand New | Great Location

    Zed Capital Real Estate logo image

    Viera Residences, Dubai Production City (IMPZ), Dubai

    1

    2

    816 sqft

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Masaken Al Muteena 03 - Al Muteena - Deira - Dubai
    10

    Apartment

    65,500 AED/year

    CHILLER FREE|1BHK WITH LAUNDRY ROOM|FEW UNITS LEFT

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    Masaken Al Muteena 03, Al Muteena, Deira, Dubai

    1

    2

    989 sqft

  • Apartment - 2 Bedrooms - 3 Bathrooms for rent in The Address Residence Fountain Views 1 - The Address Residence Fountain Views - Downtown Dubai - Dubai
    30

    Apartment

    300,000 AED/year

    Luxury Living I Mall Access I Spacious Unit

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    The Address Residence Fountain Views 1, The Address Residence Fountain Views, Downtown Dubai, Dubai

    2

    3

    1,446 sqft

  • Apartment - Studio - 1 Bathroom for rent in Tower 1 - Terhab Hotels and Towers - Jumeirah Village Triangle - Dubai
    8

    Apartment

    75,000 AED/year

    Studio for Rent | 5 Star Hotel Living | High Floor

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    Tower 1, Terhab Hotels & Towers, Jumeirah Village Triangle, Dubai

    studio

    1

    365 sqft

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Bay's Edge - Business Bay - Dubai
    13

    Apartment

    115,000 AED/year

    Spacious 1 Bedroom | Prime Location | Vacant Today

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    Bay's Edge, Business Bay, Dubai

    1

    2

    855 sqft

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    Delivery Date: Q4 2028
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    Miraggio Phase 2 by Source Of Fate

    Miraggio, Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah

    Studio, 1 - 3 Beds

    Launch price:

    1,700,000 AED

    Payment Plan: 10/10/40/40
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  • Apartment - 2 Bedrooms - 3 Bathrooms for rent in Miska 4 - Miska - Old Town - Downtown Dubai - Dubai
    12

    Apartment

    180,000 AED/year

    Upgraded | Bright | Spacious | Burj View

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    Miska 4, Miska, Old Town, Downtown Dubai, Dubai

    2

    3

    1,387 sqft

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom for rent in Binghatti Nova - District 12 - Jumeirah Village Circle - Dubai
    9

    Apartment

    87,000 AED/year

    STYLISH | FURNISHED | 4 CHEQUES

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    Binghatti Nova, District 12, Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai

    1

    1

    635 sqft

  • Apartment - 2 Bedrooms - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Marina Diamond 4 - Marina Diamonds - Dubai Marina - Dubai
    7

    Apartment

    119,499 AED/year

    MARINA VIEW |FURNISHED 2 BEDROOM |MARINA DIAMOND 4

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    Marina Diamond 4, Marina Diamonds, Dubai Marina, Dubai

    2

    2

    1,010 sqft

  • Apartment - 2 Bedrooms - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Creek Rise Tower 2 - Creek Rise - Dubai Creek Harbour (The Lagoons) - Dubai
    14

    Apartment

    165,000 AED/year

    Full Park View | Chiller Free | Spacious

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    Creek Rise Tower 2, Creek Rise, Dubai Creek Harbour (The Lagoons), Dubai

    2

    2

    1,245 sqft

  • Apartment - Studio - 1 Bathroom for rent in Hyde Walk - Jumeirah Garden City - Al Satwa - Dubai
    12

    Apartment

    90,000 AED/year

    Brand New | Fully Furnished | 6 cheques available

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    Hyde Walk, Jumeirah Garden City, Al Satwa, Dubai

    studio

    1

    426 sqft

  • Explore this Off-Plan Project that fits your search criteria with flexible payment plans:
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    Off-plan
    Delivery Date: Q1 2030
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    Creek Haven

    Creek Haven, Dubai Creek Harbour (The Lagoons), Dubai

    1 - 3 Beds

    Launch price:

    1,864,888 AED

    2 Payment Plans
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  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Attessa Tower - Marina Promenade - Dubai Marina - Dubai
    7

    Apartment

    129,999 AED/year

    MARINA VIEW | UNFURNISH 1 BEDROOM | ATTESSA TOWER

    Royal Manor Real Estate Broker logo image

    Attessa Tower, Marina Promenade, Dubai Marina, Dubai

    1

    2

    1,031 sqft

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom for rent in The Crest Tower C - The Crest - Sobha Hartland - Mohammed Bin Rashid City - Dubai
    30

    Apartment

    11,999 AED/year

    High floor | Modern interiors | Sobha Hartland

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    The Crest Tower C, The Crest, Sobha Hartland, Mohammed Bin Rashid City, Dubai

    1

    1

    517 sqft

  • Apartment - Studio - 1 Bathroom for rent in Vincitore Benessere - Arjan - Dubai
    10

    Apartment

    55,000 AED/year

    READY I REAL I FURNISHED I VINCITORE I ARJAN

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    Vincitore Benessere, Arjan, Dubai

    studio

    1

    388 sqft

  • Apartment - 2 Bedrooms - 1 Bathroom for rent in Downtown Views - Zabeel 2 - Zabeel - Dubai
    30

    Apartment

    188,000 AED/year

    GuestReady - Downtown Views

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    Downtown Views, Zabeel 2, Zabeel, Dubai

    2

    1

    1,097 sqft

  • Apartment - 3 Bedrooms - 3 Bathrooms for rent in Al Rashidiya Towers - Al Rashidiya - Ajman Downtown - Ajman
    25

    Apartment

    45,000 AED/year

    2BR Apartment Floor 20 Great Price Horizon Towers

    Al Rashidiya Towers, Al Rashidiya, Ajman Downtown, Ajman

    3

    3

    2,000 sqft

  • Explore this Off-Plan Project that fits your search criteria with flexible payment plans:
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    Off-plan
    Delivery Date: Q4 2029
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    Terra Gardens

    Terra Gardens, Expo City, Dubai

    1 - 3 Beds

    Launch price:

    2,270,000 AED

    Payment Plan: 10/70/20
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  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Cayan Tower - Dubai Marina - Dubai
    7

    Apartment

    169,499 AED/year

    UNFURNISHED | DUPLEX 1 BEDROOM | CAYAN TOWER

    Royal Manor Real Estate Broker logo image

    Cayan Tower, Dubai Marina, Dubai

    1

    2

    1,103 sqft

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom for rent in Madinat Al Riyad - Abu Dhabi
    11

    Apartment

    48,000 AED/year

    EUROPEAN STYLE 1BHK WITH HUGE KITCHEN AND WASHROOM

    Ideal Greenland Real Estate logo image

    Madinat Al Riyad, Abu Dhabi

    1

    1

    1,200 sqft

  • Apartment - 2 Bedrooms - 3 Bathrooms for rent in Ellington Beach House - Palm Jumeirah - Dubai
    10

    Apartment

    330,000 AED/year

    Resort Style Living | Beach Access | Luxury 2BR

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    Ellington Beach House, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai

    2

    3

    1,406 sqft

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom for rent in Golf Gate - DAMAC Hills - Dubai
    11

    Apartment

    100,000 AED/year

    Study Room | Golf Course View | Furnished

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    Golf Gate, DAMAC Hills, Dubai

    1

    1

    921 sqft

  • Apartment - Studio - 1 Bathroom for rent in Sway Residences - Dubai Hills Estate - Dubai
    10

    Apartment

    75,000 AED/year

    Prime Location | Pool View | Cozy

    Aludra Estates logo image

    Sway Residences, Dubai Hills Estate, Dubai

    studio

    1

    385 sqft

  • Explore this Off-Plan Project that fits your search criteria with flexible payment plans:
    image of Avarra by Palace by Emaar Properties, Avarra by Palace, Business Bay, Dubai — [1]
    Off-plan
    Delivery Date: Q2 2031
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    Avarra by Palace

    Avarra by Palace, Business Bay, Dubai

    1 - 6 Beds

    Launch price:

    2,839,888 AED

    Payment Plan: 10/80/10
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  • Apartment - 2 Bedrooms - 3 Bathrooms for rent in Beach Rotana - Tourist Club Area - Abu Dhabi
    25

    Apartment

    220,000 AED/year

    No Commission | Private Beach | VIP Facilities

    Elite Care Properties Management logo image

    Beach Rotana, Tourist Club Area, Abu Dhabi

    2

    3

    1,701 sqft

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Weston Court 1 - Weston Court - Motor City - Dubai
    18

    Apartment

    130,000 AED/year

    Upgraded | Ready to Move in | Great Community

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    Weston Court 1, Weston Court, Motor City, Dubai

    1

    2

    1,150 sqft

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Uptown Al Zahia - Al Zahia - Muwaileh Commercial - Sharjah
    20

    Apartment

    75,000 AED/year

    1BD+study room+3store rooms!

    ISRO Real Estate Consultancy FZC LLC logo image

    Uptown Al Zahia, Al Zahia, Muwaileh Commercial, Sharjah

    1

    2

    1,030 sqft

  • Apartment - 3 Bedrooms - 3 Bathrooms for rent in Palace Residence North - Dubai Creek Harbour (The Lagoons) - Dubai
    30

    Apartment

    240,000 AED/year

    Brand New 3BR + Maid l Chiller Free l Creek Island

    Allegiance Real Estate logo image

    Palace Residence North, Dubai Creek Harbour (The Lagoons), Dubai

    3

    3

    1,654 sqft

  • Apartment - Studio - 1 Bathroom for rent in Khuzam - Ras Al Khaimah
    11

    Apartment

    14,400 AED/year

    Khuzam Studio for 14,400 including FEWA

    SAHEEL REAL ESTATE LLC OPC logo image

    Khuzam, Ras Al Khaimah

    studio

    1

    300 sqft

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Your Guide to Apartments for Rent in UAE

The United Arab Emirates has become a premier destination for professionals and families seeking opportunities in the Middle East. With immigrants comprising over 88% of the population, the rental market offers exceptional diversity. From luxury high-rise towers to community-focused low-rise buildings, UAE apartments across the Emirates accommodate every lifestyle and budget.

Most residential buildings feature swimming pools, modern fitness centers, and concierge services as standard. Neighborhoods range from the vibrant energy of Downtown Dubai to the budget-friendly districts of Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah. The rental framework favors tenants with no property tax and clear legal protections covering lease terms, rent increases, and renewals.

Market Overview

The UAE apartments market offers an impressive spectrum of options. Costs vary based on emirate, neighborhood, and amenities, ranging from modest studios to sprawling penthouses.

Young professionals typically choose studio UAE apartments and one-bedroom layouts. In Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC), studios of approximately 395 square feet rent for around AED 48,000 annually. One-bedroom units offer more space—a 640-square-foot apartment in JVC costs about AED 90,000, while Town Square offers options at AED 60,000 for 482 square feet. Premium locations like Business Bay command higher rates, with 803-square-foot one-bedrooms reaching AED 149,999 yearly.

Families often prefer two-bedroom configurations in Arjan, a fully furnished two-bedroom spanning over 1,250 square feet at Geepas Tower rents for AED 125,000, while compact 980-square-foot units are available near AED 95,000. Waterfront luxury at Emaar Beachfront costs approximately AED 240,000 annually for 1,173 square feet.

Larger households prioritize three-bedroom layouts. Sobha Hartland offers 1,700-square-foot units for roughly AED 184,900, with premium configurations reaching AED 229,900. Established buildings in Bur Dubai provide more accessible options at around AED 110,000.

Average Prices & Sizes of Apartments for Rent in UAE

  • Studios: AED 48,000–75,000 annually | 395–450 sq ft
  • 1-Bedroom: AED 60,000–149,999 annually | 482–803 sq ft
  • 2-Bedroom: AED 95,000–240,000 annually | 980–1,250 sq ft
  • 3-Bedroom: AED 110,000–229,900 annually | 1,567–1,700 sq ft

Top Locations with Apartments in UAE

Luxury and High-Rise Living

Dubai and Abu Dhabi dominate the high-end market. Downtown Dubai, Dubai Marina, and Palm Jumeirah offer architectural landmarks with sweeping city and coastal views. Emaar Beachfront properties, including Palace Beach Residence, provide direct beach access. In Abu Dhabi, Al Reem Island and Saadiyat Island deliver sophisticated waterfront living.

Mid-Range and Community Living

Jumeirah Village Circle and Arjan attract those seeking quality without premium pricing. JVC features developments like Bloom Heights and Binghatti Crest with modern amenities and green spaces. Arjan offers properties such as Lincoln Park and Geepas Tower, where "chiller-free" buildings and spacious layouts provide excellent value.

Affordable Hubs

Budget-conscious renters find value in the northern emirates and select Dubai zones. Al Nahda and International City maintain appeal with accessible pricing—one-bedroom flats in UAE neighborhoods like Al Nahda start around AED 57,000. Sharjah's Al Nahda and Al Majaz districts offer significantly lower rents from AED 18,000.

Nearby Amenities & Lifestyle

Schools

International curricula, including British, American, and IB programs, are widely available in family-focused communities.

  • GEMS schools (multiple locations)
  • Repton School Dubai
  • Dubai British School
  • American School of Dubai

Nurseries

Early childhood facilities offer Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and British Early Years Foundation Stage programs.

  • Jumeirah International Nursery
  • Cheeky Monkeys Nursery
  • Little Land Nursery
  • Kids Kingdom Nursery

Hospitals & Clinics

Healthcare standards are high with numerous hospitals and primary care centers across all emirates.

  • Mediclinic Parkview Hospital
  • Saudi German Hospital
  • Aster Clinic
  • NMC Royal Hospital

Malls

Retail options range from mega-complexes to neighborhood centers.

  • The Dubai Mall
  • Mall of the Emirates
  • Circle Mall (JVC)
  • Deira City Centre
  • Marina Mall (Abu Dhabi)

Gyms & Recreation

Waterfront communities feature beach access and marina facilities, while parks operate year-round.

  • Dubai Marina Walk
  • Al Hamra Village beaches (Ras Al Khaimah)
  • Zabeel Park
  • JVC community parks
  • La Mer beachfront

Location & Transportation

The highway system, anchored by E11 (Sheikh Zayed Road), connects major cities from Abu Dhabi through Dubai to Ras Al Khaimah. Dubai's metro system efficiently serves major residential and business districts, while the Marina area benefits from tram lines. Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Abu Dhabi International Airport provide global connectivity.

Pros & Cons of Renting a Flat for Rent in UAE

Pros:

  • A tax-free income environment maximizes earnings
  • Exceptional safety and security nationwide
  • Modern amenities typically include (pools, gyms, security)
  • The international community creates a diverse cultural environment
  • High-quality healthcare and education infrastructure

Cons:

  • Traffic congestion during peak hours on Sheikh Zayed Road
  • Extreme summer temperatures (exceeding 45°C) limit outdoor activities
  • Premium locations command high rental prices
  • Air conditioning reliance increases utility costs
  • Parking can be challenging in older neighborhoods

What to Consider When You Rent Apartment in UAE

Look beyond annual rent figures. Check if buildings are "chiller-free"—indicating included cooling costs for substantial utility savings. Properties in Downtown Dubai and Arjan frequently highlight this feature.

Recent developments in Sobha Hartland and Dubai Hills offer competitive quality at a better value. Payment flexibility has improved with multiple-cheque arrangements becoming common. Furnished units are readily available, simplifying moves for newcomers. Verify building maintenance standards and management responsiveness, as these factors significantly impact daily living quality.

FAQs About Apartments for Rent in UAE

Are apartments in UAE affordable compared to other international cities?

Affordability varies by location. Budget-friendly options exist in Sharjah, International City, and Al Nahda (AED 18,000–60,000 annually). Mid-range communities like JVC and Arjan offer competitive pricing. Premium locations like Dubai Marina and Downtown Dubai command higher rents but remain comparable to global metropolitan areas. The absence of property and income tax helps offset rental costs.

Can I find furnished apartments for rent in UAE?

Yes, furnished apartments in UAE are widely available, especially in expatriate-popular areas. Properties come fully equipped with furniture, appliances, and sometimes kitchen essentials. Furnished units typically cost 10-20% more than unfurnished but eliminate furniture purchase hassles. Business Bay, Dubai Marina, JVC, and Arjan offer extensive furnished options.

Are pets allowed in rental apartments?

Pet policies for flats in UAE vary by building and landlord. Many newer developments, particularly in JVC, are pet-friendly with designated pet areas. Some buildings maintain no-pet policies, especially older constructions. Always verify pet policies before signing a lease. JVC, The Springs, Arabian Ranches, and select Dubai Marina developments are notably pet-accommodating. Size and breed restrictions may apply.

What are typical commute times to business districts?

Commute times depend on the neighborhood and the workplace. Dubai Marina, Business Bay, or Downtown Dubai residents enjoy 10-20 minute commutes to major business hubs. Mid-range communities like JVC and Arjan require 20-30 minutes via Sheikh Zayed Road. Sharjah to Dubai commutes take 45-60 minutes during peak hours, though cost savings are significant. The Dubai Metro reduces travel time for areas along its Red and Green Lines.

How flexible are payment terms when renting?

Payment flexibility has improved considerably. While traditional arrangements required single annual cheques, multiple post-dated cheques are now standard. Most landlords accept 1-4 cheques annually, with 2-4 being most common. Competitive markets offer more flexible terms. Security deposits typically equal one month's rent. When negotiating to rent apartment in UAE, discuss payment terms upfront and ensure schedules are documented in your tenancy contract.