Property for single people looking to set up a home.-Dubai Real Estate

Property for single people looking to set up a home.

Here's your quick guide to various pricing and location options in the city

So here you are- single,employed as a professional,ready to begin life in the exciting city of Dubai. You've been scouting the real estate classifieds and websites,short listing areas and calling up agents. You have a rough budget in mind, but don't have a solid idea of what the rentals can be. Worry not, and read on.

As a single professional, you must prepare yourself for your single largest recurring expense every month - housing. An expatriate hub like Dubai(with over 180 nationalities at last count) is bound to come with expensive leasing costs for residential space.



Studio apartments are the oblivious choice for single professionals. Not only do they offer the privacy you require, but are also within your reach in budgetary terms.
Clearly, Location determines the lease price. In areas like Deira and Bur Dubai, studios rent for around Dh2,500 to Dh3,000 a month. Move to high-end addresses like Dubai Marina or Jumeirah and the monthly price tag can reach as high as Dh8,000. It's very common to see friends sharing an apartment - it provides more than just companionship,it also splits the rental bill. It helps to stay near the metro stations as it saves on commute expenses as well.

Studios are available from Dh2,000 to Dh5,000 per month, depending on the area. This would go up to Dh2,500 to Dh6,700 for one-bedroom apartments and Dh3,300 to Dh10,000 for two-bedroom apartments. Villas, on the other hand,rent for Dh 6,700 to Dh 25,000 per month.

  Of course, these figures are indicative and vary from development within the same location.

Developments like Al Khail Gate in Al Quoz, considered Dubai first legal accommodation for singles, is characterized by its low yearly rents. Studios go for Dh23,000, 1-bedrooms for Dh 28,000 to Dh 31,000 and 2- bedrooms for Dh 41,000. Certain rules apply- only two bachelors per studio, four in 1-bedroom and six in a 2-bedroom are allowed. These apartments are in great demand among single professionals. Once your home is in place, you can swing to the rhythm of the city - single and ready to mingle.

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Studios rent for around Dh 2,500 to Dh3,000 in Deira and Bur Dubai

Al Khail Gate has what is considered the first legal accommodation for singles

High-end addresses like Dubai Marina or Jumeirah come with pricey rates.