Accommodation in Dubai
Depending on your budget and requirements, finding properties in Dubai is not difficult. You can contact any one of the numerous estate agents who advertise a large number of properties both for sale and rent, or refer to the classifieds section in the daily newspapers, or even check out the bulletin board at the local supermarkets. No matter what your requirements, you are sure to find what you need.
The price of accommodation in Dubai depends on numerous factors, ranging from whether you are looking for an apartment or a villa and the facilities offered. Villas in a compound often have access to a gym, swimming pool, tennis courts and park; whereas single villas would have no additional facilities.
As far as villas go, the ones in up market areas like Jumeirah, Umm Sequiem and Safa tend to be more expensive, while the one ones in Mirdif, Al Barsha and Al Quoz offer more value for money. Expatriates also have the choice of buying or renting properties in a number of suburban complexes like The Meadows, The Greens, The Springs, The Lakes, Arabian Ranches, Jumeirah Islands, Emirates Hills and the famous Palm.
If it’s apartments you are looking for, you’ll find that the ones around Bur Dubai, Sheikh Zayed Road and more recently, the Dubai Marina are most popular; at the same time, these are the more expensive properties, with facilities like gyms and pools built into the costs. Cheaper accomodation can be found in Deira, Satwa and Karama.
Candidates who are successful in their applications with Emirates, may be eligible for an accommodation allowance, or supplied with a furnished villa or apartment. (As a general indication, a two bedroom apartment costs between AED 50,000-70,000 per year, while a three bedroom villa, can go as high as AED 170,000). Utilities, such as power, air-conditioning and water are mostly additional costs to be borne by the candidate.
For more information, visit:
www.shortstaydubai.com
www.alphaproperties.com
www.bhomes.com
www.up.ae
www.emaar.com
www.afrealestate.com
www.gulf-news.com/classifieds
www.mymovedubai.com/my-move/accommodation.html