Ultimate guide to renting an apartment in Dubai

[WCDMA]

After having spent a couple of months in Dubai, im basically baffled by the number residential communities . There's discovery gardens, tecom, nahda, mirdiff, silicon oasis, sports city, motor city .......... to name a few. My budgets around 60K for a 2BR, 1400+ sq. feet in size, thats 20-25 minutes from the DIFC.

I've realised that finding something in that range is almost impossible these days. Discovery Garden's are all out of 2BR's, so's TECOM and AL Barsha. The ones that are available are small. Havent been to any other areas, but I was wondering what other options are available that arent too far from the DIFC ?

[FR-One]

Originally Posted by wandabug

Have you considered The Address Downtown? A Studio would be 80-85k but that is fully furnished and including all bills sono monthly bills. The facilities are amazing, one of the best pools in Dubai, swim up bar. Fantastic Gym which is free for residents and is open 24 hrs. Taxis on your doorstep 24/7. And as close to Dubai Mall and Souk Al Bahar as you can get, about 15 steps into the Mall. The Residences have a separate entrance to the Hotel so you don't feel like you are in a hotel but you have all the benefits of a 5* Hotel.

Hi Wandabug,

How far off is this from JLT, I mean trafficwise ?

Thanks

[FR-One]

Hi All,

First of all.. i

[XDoodlebugger]

Originally Posted by FR-One

Hi Wandabug,

How far off is this from JLT, I mean trafficwise ?

Thanks

Maybe 20-25 minutes? Will depend on how long to get on/off Sheik Zayed.

[FR-One]

Hi All,

First of all a big thank you to Bigjimbo for this very helpful topic, and off course to all of you who commented.

I'm a 31 yo single man from Belgium relocating to Dubai in the 4th Q of 2012. Will probably work out of JLT (still looking for offices)

What area would you recommend me ? Knowing I'm extrovert, open-minded, like to go out for a drink, meet new people, like fancy places like Zuma, Nobu, ... but also love having a kebab on a corner snack... Love playing tennis as well !

Dubai Marina?
JLT?
JBR?
The Palm???
Is Medinat Jumeirah an area where you can rent something? (looks really nice)

The concept of THE ADDRESS Downtown, full serviced apartment, furnished, with hotel facilities is what would be my number 1... But it's approx 30 mins driving without traffic, so forget this for now.

My yearly HA would be somewhere around AED 160k ( with stretch if awesome ). All suggestions on where to have a look are welcome.
I'm in Dubai mid June for 1 week!

Thanks a lot,
M

[blue_moon]

Originally Posted by FR-One

Hi Wandabug,

How far off is this from JLT, I mean trafficwise ?

Thanks

The Address, Burj Khalifa, and Dubai Mall are at the exact same location... so it's same distance to JLT traffic-wise.

[Beamrider]

Originally Posted by Dubai1970

Couple of questions regarding accommodation generally in Dubai:

1. Is there a problem with noise? Do the apartment complexes in the more modern developments such as JBR, Dubai Marina, Downtown, generally have good levels of sound insulation? Are people in these areas reasonably considerate as neighbours?

2. Are the rental prices indicated on sites like propertyfinder and dubizzle generally negotiable?

Thanks all.

Can't answer the first question as I'm in the final stages of getting a flat myself, but yes, more often than not you can negotiate if not the price, at least the number of cheques to pay the rent with.

Hope it helps

[bornrelics]

Hi,

Me and my family is moving to Dubai around the 1st or 2nd week of July 2012 and I need to find a apartment 2 to 3 bedroom. My company's office is base around the "Al Shatha Tower".

Could someone please let me know what apartment blocks is a good choice to stay at.

Thanks

[wandabug]

Dubai Marina/ Al Soufha, or The Palm. You need to live close to Al Shatha Tower - it has the worst lifts in Dubai, it'll take you an hour to get out of the place (or hope the office is on a low floor!)

[blue_moon]

Originally Posted by wandabug

Dubai Marina/ Al Soufha, or The Palm. You need to live close to Al Shatha Tower - it has the worst lifts in Dubai, it'll take you an hour to get out of the place (or hope the office is on a low floor!)

If your office is on a high floor and you like paragliding, you should live at a place where you can easily land.