Ultimate guide to renting an apartment in Dubai

[bornrelics]

Originally Posted by blue_moon

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

Thanks guys, but i hope there is alot more better things in Dubai that will make up for the bad lifts

[Bigjimbo]

Originally Posted by 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

Why not the Address in MArina? Across the road from JLT.......

[nekha123]

That was really helpful, thanks!

[wandabug]

Originally Posted by Bigjimbo

Why not the Address in MArina? Across the road from JLT.......

Or The Bonnington in JLT

[FR-One]

Hi BigJimbo & Wandabug,

I actually am looking into both. How is the Grosvenor ?
Any other nice ones?

Thanks,
M

[molhambakir]

I've lived in JBR and Downtown I don't know about the others. living in JBR or Downtown is very peaceful you can not hear anything outside your home!

I have read a lot of from people before I rent there

Also people in these areas are separated with like 50 feet in each.

I recommend Google reviews try to find Holidays Shop.

about the prices I think yes its negotiable.

Hope this is a good answers

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.

[blue_moon]

Originally Posted by molhambakir

I've lived in JBR and Downtown I don't know about the others. living in JBR or Downtown is very peaceful you can not hear anything outside your home!

I have read a lot of from people before I rent there

Also people in these areas are separated with like 50 feet in each.

I recommend Google reviews try to find Holidays Shop.

about the prices I think yes its negotiable.

Hope this is a good answers

Okay so the soundproofing is generally good in Dubai?

Even you are in an apartment facing SZR the windows are good enough to give you a good sleep? Is it double glass windows usually? I have a very light sleep and I don't like the SZR traffic in my dreams :-)

Does the noise level change with the floor? e.g. Living at floor 40 facing SZR is less noicy then floor 20?

[molhambakir]

HEHE to be honest I have no idea about that. but where I lived is the window thick and doubled. and no any sound can be heard once close the door.

Originally Posted by blue_moon

Okay so the soundproofing is generally good in Dubai?

Even you are in an apartment facing SZR the windows are good enough to give you a good sleep? Is it double glass windows usually? I have a very light sleep and I don't like the SZR traffic in my dreams :-)

Does the noise level change with the floor? e.g. Living at floor 40 facing SZR is less noicy then floor 20?

[Dubai1970]

Originally Posted by Beamrider

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

Thanks for your response Beamrider - good luck to you as well finding a good apartment.

[Dubai1970]

Originally Posted by molhambakir

I've lived in JBR and Downtown I don't know about the others. living in JBR or Downtown is very peaceful you can not hear anything outside your home!

I have read a lot of from people before I rent there

Also people in these areas are separated with like 50 feet in each.

I recommend Google reviews try to find Holidays Shop.

about the prices I think yes its negotiable.

Hope this is a good answers

Very useful feedback - many thanks Molhambakir.