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  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in DEC Tower 2 - DEC Towers - Dubai Marina - Dubai
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    79,999 AED/year

    Vacant Now | Fully Furnished | Spacious

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    DEC Tower 2, DEC Towers, Dubai Marina, Dubai

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    749 sqft

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Time Place Tower - Dubai Marina - Dubai
    11

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    115,000 AED/year

    Upgraded | Marina Views | Chiller Free

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    Time Place Tower, Dubai Marina, Dubai

    1

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    815 sqft

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Al Amir Hamad Building - International City Phase 2 - Al Warsan 4 - Al Warsan - Dubai
    10

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    63,000 AED/year

    Like Brand New - For Family - BOOK Now - 1 Parking

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    Al Amir Hamad Building, International City Phase 2, Al Warsan 4, Al Warsan, Dubai

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    757 sqft

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in L'horizon Residence - International City Phase 2 - Al Warsan 4 - Al Warsan - Dubai
    10

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    62,000 AED/year

    Brand New - Ready To Move - All Amenities

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    L'horizon Residence, International City Phase 2, Al Warsan 4, Al Warsan, Dubai

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    786 sqft

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Al Amir Hamad Building - International City Phase 2 - Al Warsan 4 - Al Warsan - Dubai
    10

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    64,000 AED/year

    Big Size 1BR - Close Kitchen - Very Good Finishing

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    Al Amir Hamad Building, International City Phase 2, Al Warsan 4, Al Warsan, Dubai

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    862 sqft

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    Hado by Beyond
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    Delivery Date: Q2 2029
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    Hado by Beyond

    Hado by Beyond, Dubai Islands, Dubai

    1 - 4 Beds

    Launch price:

    2,300,000 AED

    Payment Plan: 10/40/50
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  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in L'horizon Residence - International City Phase 2 - Al Warsan 4 - Al Warsan - Dubai
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    63,000 AED/year

    Brand New - Good Size 1BHK - Booked Now - GYM Pool

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    L'horizon Residence, International City Phase 2, Al Warsan 4, Al Warsan, Dubai

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    765 sqft

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Jaddaf Views - Al Jaddaf - Dubai
    9

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    88,000 AED/year

    Stunning 1 BR+Store / Easy 6 instrument / Family

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    Jaddaf Views, Al Jaddaf, Dubai

    1

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    717 sqft

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Al Waleed Garden 1 - Al Waleed Garden - Al Jaddaf - Dubai
    9

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    75,000 AED/year

    Lowest Price 1 BR | Kids Play Area | Jaddaf DHCC2

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    Al Waleed Garden 1, Al Waleed Garden, Al Jaddaf, Dubai

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    882 sqft

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Al Waleed Garden 1 - Al Waleed Garden - Al Jaddaf - Dubai
    12

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    82,000 AED/year

    1 BR With Laundry Room | Extra Storage | Biggest

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    Al Waleed Garden 1, Al Waleed Garden, Al Jaddaf, Dubai

    1

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    988 sqft

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom for rent in Park Horizon Tower 2 - Park Horizon - Dubai Hills Estate - Dubai
    10

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    120,000 AED/year

    Bright | Brand New | Direct Park Access

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    Park Horizon Tower 2, Park Horizon, Dubai Hills Estate, Dubai

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    654 sqft

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    Terra Gardens
    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 - 1 Bathroom for rent in Binghatti Crest - District 13 - Jumeirah Village Circle - Dubai
    18

    Apartment

    88,000 AED/year

    Luxury Furnished | High Floor | Ready to Move

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    Binghatti Crest, District 13, Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai

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    630 sqft

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom for rent in The Gardens Buildings - The Gardens - Dubai
    9

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    87,000 AED/year

    MULTIPLE UNITS | MOVE IN READY | STARTS AT 87K

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    The Gardens Buildings, The Gardens, Dubai

    1

    1

    710 sqft

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Intercontinental Residences Business Bay - Business Bay - Dubai
    18

    Apartment

    210,000 AED/year

    Pet Friendly | Multiple Options | Bills included

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    Intercontinental Residences Business Bay, Business Bay, Dubai

    1

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    753 sqft

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Rimal 4 - Rimal - Jumeirah Beach Residence - Dubai
    15

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    165,000 AED/year

    HUGE LAYOUT | BEACH AIN DUBAI VIEW | ENSUITE

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    Rimal 4, Rimal, Jumeirah Beach Residence, Dubai

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    1,057 sqft

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Mayas Geneva - District 14 - Jumeirah Village Circle - Dubai
    17

    Apartment

    94,999 AED/year

    Fully Furnished | Multiple Cheques | Pool View

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    Mayas Geneva, District 14, Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai

    1

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    856 sqft

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    Lyvia by Palace
    Off-plan
    Delivery Date: Q3 2029
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    Lyvia by Palace

    Lyvia by Palace, Dubai Creek Harbour (The Lagoons), Dubai

    1 - 3 Beds

    Launch price:

    2,684,888 AED

    Payment Plan: 10/70/20
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  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Luma Park Views - District 14 - Jumeirah Village Circle - Dubai
    17

    Apartment

    103,999 AED/year

    PARK VIEW I BRAND NEW I MODERN I PRIME LOCATION

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    Luma Park Views, District 14, Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai

    1

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    849 sqft

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Binghatti Phantom - District 17 - Jumeirah Village Circle - Dubai
    14

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    114,999 AED/year

    PRIVATE POOL I HIGH FLOOR I NEAR CIRCLE MALL

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    Binghatti Phantom, District 17, Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai

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    911 sqft

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in The Pad - Business Bay - Dubai
    11

    Apartment

    110,000 AED/year

    Modern 1BR | The Pad | Street View

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    The Pad, Business Bay, Dubai

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    640 sqft

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom for rent in Laya Mansion - District 15 - Jumeirah Village Circle - Dubai
    14

    Apartment

    80,000 AED/year

    Spacious 1BR plus Study Room | Fully Furnished

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    Laya Mansion, District 15, Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai

    1

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    820 sqft

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Bluebell Residence - District 11 - Jumeirah Village Circle - Dubai
    27

    Apartment

    99,999 AED/year

    Fully Furnished | Near Exit | Multiple Cheques

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    Bluebell Residence, District 11, Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai

    1

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    744 sqft

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    Avarra by Palace
    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 - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Binghatti Onyx - District 15 - Jumeirah Village Circle - Dubai
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    Apartment

    84,999 AED/year

    BRAND NEW 1BR I FITTED KITCHEN I NEAR CIRCLE MALL

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    Binghatti Onyx, District 15, Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai

    1

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    711 sqft

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom for rent in Myrtle - Central Park at City Walk - City Walk - Dubai
    11

    Apartment

    125,000 AED/year

    Prime Location | Brand New Unit | Ready to Move in

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    Myrtle, Central Park at City Walk, City Walk, Dubai

    1

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    672 sqft

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Hadley Heights - District 11 - Jumeirah Village Circle - Dubai
    21

    Apartment

    95,000 AED/year

    MULTIPLE UNITS | 1BED | BRAND NEW

    Premium

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    Hadley Heights, District 11, Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai

    1

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    841 sqft

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Farhad Azizi Residence - Al Jaddaf - Dubai
    7

    Apartment

    105,000 AED/year

    BURJ KHALIFA VIEW | FURNISHED 1 BEDROOM

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    Farhad Azizi Residence, Al Jaddaf, Dubai

    1

    2

    671 sqft

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom for rent in Creek Palace - Dubai Creek Harbour (The Lagoons) - Dubai
    17

    Apartment

    115,000 AED/year

    Burj Khalifa and Community View | Vacant

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

    1

    1

    642 sqft

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Price insights for 1 Bedroom Apartments in Dubai

Average prices for 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent in Dubai

CommunityAverage price (AED/year)
Phase 186,766
The Gardens Buildings70,195
Discovery Gardens63,957
Ghoroob52,702
Dubai Silicon Oasis51,227
International City Phase 249,248
Al Warsan 447,388
Al Warsan46,935
Al Khail Gate46,439
Al Warsan 143,964

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Your Guide to Finding a 1 BHK for Rent in Dubai

When you're hunting for a place to live in the UAE's busiest city, you'll quickly realize it's all about striking the right balance between excitement and practicality. For many people, a 1 bedroom apartment for rent in Dubai hits that sweet spot perfectly. Whether you're a young professional just starting out, part of a couple setting up your first home together, or a small family looking for something manageable, a one bedroom apartment for rent in Dubai gives you more space and privacy than a studio without the hassle and cost of maintaining a larger villa.

What makes Dubai's housing market interesting is just how varied it really is. You can pick between living the fast-paced high-rise life right in the city centre or settling into one of the quieter, more suburban communities further out. Take central areas like Business Bay or Downtown – these places never sleep, with their towering skyscrapers, excellent restaurants, and everything you need right on your doorstep. 

On the flip side, neighborhoods like Jumeirah Village Circle or Dubai Hills Estate feel more like suburbs, with plenty of green space, parks, and a slower pace that families tend to appreciate. If you're new to the city, starting with a 1 BHK for rent in Dubai is actually a smart move – it gives you time to figure out what kind of lifestyle suits you before you commit to something bigger.

Top Locations for 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Dubai

Some neighborhoods consistently stand out when it comes to 1 bedroom apartment for rent in Dubai options, mainly because they have lots of listings and well-developed infrastructure.

Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC)

JVC has become the go-to choice if you want that "live, work, play" setup without being too far from the action.

What You'll Pay: Rents vary quite a bit depending on the building. You can find 1 bedroom apartments for rent in Bloom Towers starting around AED 45,000, while Signature Livings North sits at the higher end around AED 130,000. Most places fall somewhere in the middle – Binghatti Heights goes for about AED 83,000, and Bloom Heights averages AED 75,000.

Business Bay

If you're working in Dubai's business district, this is probably where you want to be. It's got that polished, professional vibe, sitting right next to the Dubai Canal with impressive views and easy access to offices.

What You'll Pay: Expect to budget between AED 80,000 for something like Mayfair Residency and AED 132,000 for Nobles Tower. Popular buildings like Merano Tower typically run around AED 85,000, while Urban Oasis units hit the AED 100,000 mark.

Dubai Marina

The Marina is all about waterfront living – think palm-lined promenades, buzzing restaurants, and that resort-style atmosphere. If you like being able to walk everywhere and enjoy nightlife, this area delivers.

What You'll Pay: Recent rental transactions show 1 bedroom apartments for rent in The Torch starting at AED 85,000, climbing to AED 115,000 for Al Sahab 1 and AED 145,000 for Damac Heights. If you're looking at high-end options, The Residences can reach AED 160,000 annually.

Downtown Dubai

Living here means you're literally at the center of everything – the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall are practically your neighbors. It's hard to beat the convenience and prestige.

What You'll Pay: Entry into this area starts at about AED 76,000 for buildings like Burj Views. Downtown Views II averages around AED 125,000. For the most exclusive addresses, such as the Address Residences Dubai Opera, you're looking at approximately AED 170,000 per year.

Jumeirah Lake Towers (JLT)

JLT has grown into a lively waterfront community spread across 26 different clusters. It's similar to the Marina but generally a bit more affordable, and it's known for being pet-friendly too.

What You'll Pay: Prices begin around AED 53,000 in buildings like New Dubai Gate 1. More typical units in Lake Point Tower range from AED 76,500 to AED 90,000. Premium options in MBL Residence top out at about AED 110,000.

Al Barsha

What draws people to Al Barsha is the combination of good connectivity and being close to Mall of the Emirates. It's practical without sacrificing convenience.

What You'll Pay: Renewed contracts in Al Barsha run between AED 52,000 and AED 68,000. Meanwhile, new contracts in towers like Al Murad Tower typically fall between AED 63,000 and AED 82,000.

Affordable Areas for One Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Dubai

If keeping costs down is your priority, you should definitely look at Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO) and International City. These areas still offer modern amenities and good facilities, just at more competitive price points. In DSO, recent rentals at Axis Residence 6 have gone for around AED 63,000. Over in Al Warsan (part of International City Phase 2), you can find one bedroom apartments for rent in Dubai for roughly AED 63,000 annually as well.

Nearby Amenities & Lifestyle

Access to essential services is a crucial consideration when selecting a one bedroom apartment for rent in Dubai. Residents prioritize locations offering convenient access to education, healthcare, and retail facilities.

Schools and Nurseries

Sheikh Zayed Road & Al Barsha: This corridor hosts reputable institutions including GEMS Wellington International School, Horizon International School, and Dubai American Academy. Early childhood facilities include Odyssey Nursery and Willow Children's Nursery.

Dubai Hills Estate & DSO: GEMS Wellington Academy maintains branches near both locations. Dubai Hills Estate additionally features GEMS International School and Blossom Nursery.

Hospitals and Clinics

Neighborhoods with 1 BHK for rent in Dubai are well-served by medical infrastructure. Major hospitals include King's College Hospital London (with branches in Dubai Hills and Jumeirah), Al Zahra Hospital in Al Barsha, and Medcare Women & Children Hospital on Sheikh Zayed Road. Clinics such as Prime Medical Center, Aster Clinic, and specialized facilities like King's Diabetes and Endocrinology Clinic provide comprehensive healthcare access.

Supermarkets and Shopping

Daily convenience is ensured through extensive retail networks. Hypermarkets like LuLu, Geant and Carrefour Markets serve large shopping needs. Community supermarkets including Spinneys and Choitrams handle daily requirements. Major shopping destinations include Dubai Mall, Mall of the Emirates, Dubai Marina Mall, and Ibn Battuta Mall, while community centers such as Silicon Central Mall, Al Barsha Mall, and Circle Mall provide convenient access.

Location & Transportation

Transportation infrastructure plays a significant role in neighborhood appeal. Sheikh Zayed Road (E11) functions as the emirate's primary thoroughfare, connecting major business districts. The Dubai Metro's Red and Green lines serve key residential areas including JLT, Business Bay, and Bur Dubai.

Jumeirah Lake Towers and Dubai Marina benefit from both Metro and Dubai Tram connectivity. Residents in suburban locations such as Dubai Silicon Oasis typically rely on personal vehicles or RTA bus services to access Centerpoint Metro station. Those preferring car-free living often choose a 1 bedroom apartment for rent in Dubai near stations such as Sobha Realty or Financial Centre to minimize commute times.

Pros & Cons of Renting a One Bedroom Apartment for Rent in Dubai

Pros:

  • Standard Amenities: Contemporary buildings typically include shared gymnasiums, swimming pools, and 24-hour security services.
  • Diverse Options: The market ranges from affordable units in International City to premium hotel-serviced apartments in Downtown Dubai.
  • Strategic Locations: Many properties are situated within close proximity to major employment hubs such as DIFC or Dubai Media City.

Cons:

  • Traffic Congestion: High-demand areas including Downtown and Dubai Marina experience significant traffic during peak hours.
  • Ongoing Development: As an expanding city, certain neighborhoods may have active construction projects.
  • Utility Costs: Chiller-free buildings are highly sought after, as cooling expenses in non-chiller-free units can be substantial during summer months.

FAQs about 1 BHK for Rent in Dubai

Are furnished properties available? Both furnished and unfurnished options are widely available throughout the market. Furnished properties typically command higher rental rates but eliminate furniture acquisition costs.

What is the policy regarding pets? Pet policies are building-specific. Certain communities, particularly JLT, are known for pet-friendly regulations. Verification with property management is recommended before signing any tenancy agreement.

How long is the typical commute from popular residential areas? Business Bay to DIFC typically takes 5-10 minutes. JLT to Marina is accessible via Metro or on foot. Dubai Silicon Oasis to Downtown requires approximately 25-30 minutes by car.