Apartments for rent in Mirdif

All about renting an apartment in Mirdif

Mirdif is a well established community that is popular with families and located on the outer edge of the city near the Dubai International Airport (DXB). 

When Mirdif was first opened, it was seen as a more affordable housing option compared with the rest of Dubai at the time. Although it has since developed considerably with more amenities and more apartment buildings, it remains an attractive area for families seeking value for money. There’s a lot of parks nearby including the lush Mushrif Park which is always popular over weekends with young and old.

Families with small children will also make good use of the many nurseries around and there’s also a number of schools in and around Mirdif which is handy for parents. Children can often be found playing in nearby parks and green spaces and it is also very bicycle friendly.

There’s a great variety of apartments for rent in Mirdif that suit young professionals, couples and families of all sizes. Whether you’re after a studio apartment or a 3, 4 or 5 bedroom apartment in Mirdif, you’ll be able to find the right one for your needs. Of course, 1 and 2 bedroom apartments in Mirdif are in constant demand and the most widely available apartment for rent in Mirdif.

When considering moving to Mirdif, one can find apartments for rent in Uptown Mirdif in the centre of the area, apartments for rent in Ghoroob to the south and also apartments for rent in Shorouq to the eastern side of Mirdif.

In the Uptown Mirdif development, apartments are found in sections: Courtyard, Garden or Terrace and each provides its own unique views. It’s not as common to find furnished apartments for rent in Mirdif which helps keeps prices down as furnished apartments can attract a higher price tag for the added convenience. Apartment quality is considered of a high standard and the buildings are well maintained. 

As a rule for all renters in Dubai, once your tenancy contract has been signed, make sure you submit your EJARI registration to get your official EJARI certificate and then maintain good relations with your landlord as always. In the event that you get served a rental increase, make sure it's not within 90 days of the contract expiring as this is illegal. Also use the rental increase calculator to see if the rent is valid to begin with and if its within the scope specified by the RERA rental index of Dubai.

One other thing to note is that Mirdif is under the flight path of the Dubai International Airport so that is something to consider when considering renting an apartment in Mirdif. A good idea is to check out the area during the day and at night to get a feel for what it might be like to live in the area. Many residents say they aren’t too bothered by the noise and that they like being close to the airport for convenience!