Neighbourhood rent guide & price overview
Typical rent
1-bed typically AED 8,000–11,000/mo (≈$2,175–$2,995/mo)
1-bedroom apartment, new-let market
How Business Bay compares in Dubai
City budget
AED4,000
/mo
City typical
AED7,500
/mo
City premium
AED15,000
/mo
Median rent in all of Dubai: AED7,500/mo
Local renter tip for Dubai
International City, Deira, and Bur Dubai offer rents 40–60% lower than Marina or Downtown Dubai. Sharjah, just 15–20 minutes from Dubai by car, is even cheaper — popular with workers who can tolerate the commute.