Ultimate guide to renting an apartment in Dubai

[Bigjimbo]

Originally Posted by TallyHo

Burj Lofts and Burj Views are exactly the same, by the way, other than a few minor differences. Emaar used the same floor plans for the buildings.

I stand corrected, as a self declared non expert on the area............

[oz75]

whats wrong with discovery gardens - i live in the gardens and have been there for 6 years - green - quiet - mall is close by - got a good community feel to it - i have no issues there - i'm actually moving in to the garden villas at the back - best place in dubai to live i think - expection of green community - but the villas are big - a cheap when compared to other 4000sqft size places.

gardens rock!

[Fiff]

Very useful post as am gonna start looking apartment next week. Just by any chance if you know, which internet/phone provider at Dubai Marina and JLT? Cheers

[JMUK]

Originally Posted by Fiff

Very useful post as am gonna start looking apartment next week. Just by any chance if you know, which internet/phone provider at Dubai Marina and JLT? Cheers

That would be Du.

just put w w w dot, in front of the following.

du.ae/en/athome

(Sorry for the rubbish web site address. Apparently I can't post links yet)

Could someone help me? I've posted this before but it's been deleted for some reason. I don't think there is anything against the rules in my question.

Nevermind, it had been deleted by jojo but it's back now.

I'll leave it here anyway.

"Just a quick question, I hope someone can help.

I am leaving my apartment on the 22nd January and the agency have sent an email saying someone is coming to view the apartment at 5:30pm tomorrow.

Is this normal? Everywhere else I've lived, they have waited until I've moved out before sending random strangers into my apartment.

I'm not happy about having to be in at random times over the next month so people can come in and have a look."

Thanks.

[Fiff]

@JMUK, hi thanks for the info. re: someone will view your apartment, you need to check your tenancy agreement. It seems normal here that the landlord/agent will start offering the unit to other tenants before the current tenant moves out. However, the clause regarding this should be written down on the contract (normally they will have to give you notification first). If not, you may need speak to the agent. PS: I work for a relocation company, so I have learned this kinda thing. Hope this would help.

[AB-Fit]

Hey all,

Me and a colleague have been offered housing allowance and are looking for an area suitable for 2 young male singles. We work at Wafi so near the top of town along the Sheik Zayed Road, but looking at the DIFC, downtown, crowne court plaza hotel area. This would allow us convenience to get to work and the other end of town. Is this the sort of area that would be suitable for us? We like a drink and local amenities so thats important too. Or any other suggestions? Furthest south we could go is Emirates Mall, and needs to be no more than 15 mins from the metro.

[AB-Fit]

Originally Posted by AB-Fit

Hey all,

Me and a colleague have been offered housing allowance and are looking for an area suitable for 2 young male singles. We work at Wafi so near the top of town along the Sheik Zayed Road, but looking at the DIFC, downtown, crowne court plaza hotel area. This would allow us convenience to get to work and the other end of town. Is this the sort of area that would be suitable for us? We like a drink and local amenities so thats important too. Or any other suggestions? Furthest south we could go is Emirates Mall, and needs to be no more than 15 mins from the metro.

In addition to the above, which I think are out of our price range. Business bay opinions?

Tecom looks good for what we need but may be too far!!

[basc]

Originally Posted by AB-Fit

In addition to the above, which I think are out of our price range. Business bay opinions?

Tecom looks good for what we need but may be too far!!

I've been looking in this area for the last few weeks and seen quite a few buildings - tell me what your budget is and I can give you some tips (either on here or PM if you want). Cheers.

[AB-Fit]

Originally Posted by basc

I've been looking in this area for the last few weeks and seen quite a few buildings - tell me what your budget is and I can give you some tips (either on here or PM if you want). Cheers.

Were looking at about 60-70k a month, there are decent sized 2 beds for that surprisingly. Were focusing more on Marina/JLT now because of this, as anything further north in DIFC, Business Bay area is out of our range plus we tend to go out a lot, lol. I saw 2 places today that were next to JLT metro but want to see a fair few more to get a good comparison on quality and location for the same sort of money. Any advice much appreciated.

[basc]

Originally Posted by AB-Fit

Were looking at about 60-70k a month, there are decent sized 2 beds for that surprisingly. Were focusing more on Marina/JLT now because of this, as anything further north in DIFC, Business Bay area is out of our range plus we tend to go out a lot, lol. I saw 2 places today that were next to JLT metro but want to see a fair few more to get a good comparison on quality and location for the same sort of money. Any advice much appreciated.

yeah ok, I think this side of town is out for that budget... but if you get off at World Trade Centre and walk back towards Downtown on the Crowne Plaza side, you can go into each tower and ask the security guard if there are apartments available - that is what I did. These older towers are cheaper. For 2 beds in DIFC - the cheapest I found was 115k in Sky Gardens - Limestone and Index Tower were over 150k and Liberty was 115 - 135k. In Business Bay, the cheapest I found was Windsor Manor - 85k for a large 2 bed with maids (huge apartment) and a free 13th month rent. But you'd need a car.

Good luck!