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  • Apartment - 2 - 2 for rent in Canal Front Residence 8 - Canal Front Residences - Al Wasl - Dubai
    Apartment - 2 - 2 for rent in Canal Front Residence 8 - Canal Front Residences - Al Wasl - Dubai
    Apartment - 2 - 2 for rent in Canal Front Residence 8 - Canal Front Residences - Al Wasl - Dubai

    Listed 7 days ago

    1,499 daily

    Luxury 2BR with Waterfront View | All Inclusive

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    Area: 1,560 ft²

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    Canal Front Residence 8, Canal Front Residences, Al Wasl, Dubai

    Walter Hernandez
    SUPERAGENT

    Walter Hernandez

  • Apartment - 2 - 3 for rent in Canal Front Residence 5 - Canal Front Residences - Al Wasl - Dubai
    Apartment - 2 - 3 for rent in Canal Front Residence 5 - Canal Front Residences - Al Wasl - Dubai
    Apartment - 2 - 3 for rent in Canal Front Residence 5 - Canal Front Residences - Al Wasl - Dubai

    Listed more than 6 months ago

    1,000 daily

    BRAND NEW | MONTHLY RENTAL | BURJ VIEWS

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    Area: 1,516 ft²

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    Canal Front Residence 5, Canal Front Residences, Al Wasl, Dubai

    Charlie Ridge

    Charlie Ridge

Canal Front Residences
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The average rent here is AED 216.8K/year.

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Price Insights

  • Price range1K - 1.4K
  • Properties listed2
  • Avg. price216.8K4.3%
  • Avg. price/sqft12.5471.3%
  • Rental yield4.8%
  • Sales value49.4M2.5%
  • Sales volume2287.0%
Al Wasl
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The average rent here is AED 216.8K/year.

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Price Insights

  • Price range300 - 3K
  • Properties listed11
  • Avg. price54K4.3%
  • Avg. price/sqft138.461.3%
  • Rental yield5.5%
  • Sales value49.4M2.5%
  • Sales volume2287.0%

Real Resident Voices

  • 3.3
    Olga P.

    Really central without the high-rise feel - low-rise villas and townhouses give a more residential, established neighborhood feel. Some internal roads/parking are tight, especially around older buildings

  • 4.3
    Anonymous

    I visited Al Wasl some time ago and found the area pleasant. It has a nice atmosphere, with plenty of cafes and restaurants around.

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A renter's guide to Dubai canal apartments in Canal Front Residences

Nine mid-rise towers line the Dubai Water Canal in Al Wasl. Together they form Canal Front Residences, a Meydan cluster. Apartments here start near 820 sq ft for a one bedroom and stretch past 2,800 sq ft in the duplexes and penthouses. The address sits inside the Al Wasl corridor, between Jumeirah and Business Bay, and it draws tenants who want the water at their doorstep.

The tower character shifts as the row moves along the canal. Residences 1, 3, and 4 sit closer to Wasl Road and carry more one and two bedroom layouts. Residences 7, 8, and 9 face the water head-on, with penthouses that frame the Burj Khalifa. 

Around 79% of households here are families. The rest are mostly young professionals. Retirees and students barely register, which shapes the tone: quieter evenings, buggies on the promenade, and steady demand for two and three bedroom homes. 

Market overview

Nine low-rise buildings by Meydan Group form Canal Front Residences, a waterfront cluster hugging the Dubai Water Canal in Al Wasl. Renters looking at Dubai Canal apartments here find one, two, and three bedroom apartments with canal, park, or Burj Khalifa views. Larger layouts add a maid's room. The tenant mix leans family, with young professionals filling the rest.

Unit sizes run from about 820 sq ft in the compact one bedroom homes to duplex three bedroom apartments above 2,000 sq ft. The upper size ceiling reaches around 3,120 sq ft.

Commuting stays short. The 343 bus route runs along Al Wasl Road, and the nearest metro is about 2.2 km inland. DIFC and Downtown offices come in under 15 minutes by car outside peak hours. Ownership is freehold, which gives landlords room to negotiate lease length and renewal terms. Rents trade at a premium against Safa Gate and Business Bay towers, the trade-off being direct water frontage and a quieter block.

Sizes of apartments for rent in Canal Front Residences

Rental listings for Dubai Canal apartments in this cluster stay limited, so sizing details come from the wider transaction record. One bedroom homes fall between 820 and 1,213 sq ft. Two bedroom layouts stretch from 1,327 to 2,267 sq ft. Three bedroom apartments land in the 1,763 to 2,361 sq ft band.

Larger stock covers four bedroom homes near 3,838 sq ft, plus penthouses from 2,850 to 3,948 sq ft. Proportions stay consistent across Residences 1 through 9, which makes it easier to weigh a canal-facing unit against a park-facing one on the floor plan alone before negotiating lease terms.

Median PriceSize Range sqft
1 BedroomApprox. AED 170,000 per year919 - 1,082
2 BedroomsApprox. AED 225,000 per year1,326 - 2,454
3 BedroomsApprox. AED 395,000 per year1,745 - 3,122

Figures reflect current unit sizes and vary by building, floor, view, and lease term.

Apartments Available for Rent in Canal Front Residences

1KNumber of listings0.20.40.60.81

Who should rent an apartment in Dubai Canal, Dubai?

  • Families near British curriculum schools

    Dubai British School Mira and Horizons English sit inside a 500 metre walk, so the morning school run rarely needs a car.

  • Business Bay professionals

    A 2.2 km ride to the metro suits tenants working around the canal offices, keeping evening commutes short even on busier weekdays.

  • Waterfront lifestyle renters

    Canal-facing layouts and podium pools reward tenants who plan their mornings around a walk along the water rather than a drive to a park.

  • Downtown-adjacent tenants

    Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall sit 3.5 km away, close enough that weekend outings feel like a neighbourhood errand rather than a proper trip out.

  • Couples seeking newer builds

    Meraas handed the blocks over recently, so finishes still feel current and maintenance issues stay rare in the first years of a lease.

Popular areas to rent Dubai Canal apartments

Affordable towers for renting an apartment in Canal Front Residences

Residence 4 marks the softest entry into the community. Compact one bedroom layouts around 937 sq ft anchor the tower, and yearly rents track that smaller footprint. It reads as the practical pick for a couple or a single tenant who wants the canal address without paying for a large floor plate.

Luxury towers for renting an apartment in Canal Front Residences

Residence 8 sets the ceiling. Penthouses on the upper floors frame the Burj Khalifa directly, and yearly rents run the highest in the row. Tenants who land here tend to want three bedroom penthouses in a low-density building rather than a busy tower lobby.

Residence 7 sits alongside it for scale. A double-height penthouse and three bedroom layouts above 2,000 sq ft give renters the fullest canal frontage in the community. Households looking for room to spread out usually shortlist both towers together.

Popular towers for renting an apartment in Canal Front Residences

Residence 9 draws the deepest rental pool, with furnished two bedroom apartments and Burj-facing units in steady rotation. Professionals and small families gravitate here because move-in-ready stock is easy to find without waiting on a fit-out.

Residence 3 is the mid-market twin. Two bedroom homes lease at rates below the waterfront-facing blocks, and the position closer to Wasl Road puts Box Park and the school within a short drive. Tenants who commute along Al Wasl tend to renew rather than restart the search.

Apartment areas in Canal Front Residences

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Why should you rent an apartment in Dubai Canal, Dubai?

  • Direct canal and Burj Khalifa views

    Waterfront layouts hand tenants direct frontage on the water. Higher floors in Residence 7 and Residence 8 also frame the Burj Khalifa skyline. Floor-to-ceiling glazing carries the view from the living room into the bedrooms, so the sightlines aren't just a lobby feature.

  • Quick hop to Business Bay offices

    The nearest Red Line station keeps most workday runs to Downtown offices under 10 minutes by car outside peak hours. Weekend trips to the Burj Khalifa or Dubai Mall stop tap in at roughly 3.5 km, close enough that a taxi beats hunting for parking.

  • Family-heavy resident mix

    Roughly four in five households here are families, with young professionals filling the rest. The promenade, pools, and lobbies stay calm rather than party-heavy in the evenings. Tenants renew rather than restart the search, which is telling for anyone weighing a quieter home base close to the city.

  • Outstanding schools within walking distance

    Twenty-five schools fall inside a 5 km radius, and a handful carry KHDA Outstanding ratings, including Horizons English School, Jumeirah English Speaking School, and Jumeirah College. Harrow International and Dubai British School Mira both sit about 300 metres from the community gate, close enough to skip the school run traffic entirely.

  • Cafes and dining on the doorstep

    Onda coffee shop is around 600 metres out. BeYou, Biscuiteers, Kurasu, and Stay bakery cluster near the 800-metre mark. Samad Al Iraqi and Terrace Tashkent land inside 2 km. Most weekday meals stay walkable, which changes how often the car actually leaves the parking bay.

  • Brand-new build quality

    The nine buildings are recent handovers. Interiors feel current, parking is covered, and the shared pools and gyms are already commissioned. Renters skip the delivery slippage that comes with off-plan alternatives elsewhere in Al Wasl, and finishes hold up because nothing has aged a full decade yet.

Amenities and lifestyle

The nine towers open onto the Dubai Water Canal promenade, which puts errands, schools, and cafes inside a short walk or a two-minute drive along Al Wasl Road.

Schools and education

  • Horizons English School (0.4 km)
  • Dubai British School Mira (0.3 km)
  • Harrow International School (0.3 km)
  • Jumeirah English Speaking School (1.1 km)
  • Jumeirah College (1.8 km)

Healthcare and pharmacies

  • Bedaya Polyclinic
  • Emirates Hospital Clinic, Jumeirah
  • Mediclinic Beach Road
  • Iranian Hospital, Al Wasl Road

Shopping and supermarkets

  • Box Park, Al Wasl Road
  • City Walk
  • Mercato Shopping Mall
  • BurJuman

Dining and cafés

  • Onda coffee shop
  • Kurasu coffee shop
  • Stay bakery and cafe
  • Samad Al Iraqi restaurant
  • 3 Fils restaurant

Parks and green spaces

  • Safa Park
  • Al Wasl Park
  • Dubai Water Canal promenade

Fitness and wellness

  • Dubai Water Canal running and cycling track
  • Timeless luxury lounge
  • Fitness First, Al Wasl

Location and transportation

Al Wasl Road (D92) skirts the community's northern edge. Jumeirah is under 8 minutes away, and Downtown Dubai takes about 12. Sheikh Zayed Road (E11) lies roughly 2 km inland through Al Safa. Business Bay is a 10-minute drive; Dubai Marina is about 20. DXB airport is reached in 20 minutes off-peak. DWC needs 35 to 40 minutes.

Business Bay Metro on the Red Line lies 2.2 km away. Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall station sits 3.5 km away. The 88 route links the corridor to Business Bay for tenants skipping the drive. A Careem bike dock is 1.9 km away near Safa Park. Cars still handle most daily trips, though taxis pull up within minutes along the main road.

Pros and cons of renting Apartments in Canal Front Residences

Pros of renting an apartment in Canal Front Residences

Canal facing layouts sit within walking distance of Wasl Road cafes.
Dubai British School and Horizons English School are inside 400 metres.
Business Bay metro is 2.2 km away, so commutes to DIFC stay short.
Two bedroom homes typically span 1,330 to 1,640 sq ft with maid rooms.
Nine buildings share pool decks, gyms, and canal promenade access.

Cons of renting an apartment in Canal Front Residences

Public transport is limited, with the nearest metro over 2 km away.
Restaurant choice within 2 km stays narrow, mostly hotel based venues.
Waterfront pricing pushes rents above nearby Al Wasl low rise stock.
Parking leans on paid bays like Parkonic, roughly 870 metres away.

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Price insights for Apartments in Canal Front Residences

Average prices for Apartments for rent in Canal Front Residences

CommunityAverage price (AED/year)
Canal Front Residence 6265,217
Canal Front Residence 1262,500
Canal Front Residence 5224,537
Canal Front Residence 3223,750
Canal Front Residence 7220,375
Canal Front Residence 8212,600
Canal Front Residence 9212,532
Canal Front Residence 2187,891
Canal Front Residence 4152,175

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