The real estate market of Dubai offers a wide range of luxury and modern residential facilities ranging from penthouses on a skyscraper to floating villas. Residents can rent some of the Emirate’s most luxurious apartments in the world. These apartments are equipped with world-class facilities, all required to make your life luxurious.
That said, here we have listed some of Dubai’s most popular areas to rent luxury apartments.
List of Top Luxury Areas to Rent Apartment in Dubai
According to dubizzle’s annual Dubai rental market report 2022, the following are some of the best places to rent apartments in Dubai.
Dubai Marina
Dubai Marina tops the list of areas to rent luxury apartments in Dubai. The well-planned modern community of Dubai Marina is a project of Emaar Properties, one of the most renowned real estate developers in Dubai. The developers have converted the 3.5 km long shoreline into a luxury neighbourhood featuring large roads, canals, luxury apartments and a marina.
Dubai Marina is located along Sheikh Zayed Road opposite Jumeirah Lake Towers. The neighbouring areas include Jumeirah Beach Residence, Jebel Ali Freezone, Dubai Media City and Palm Jumeirah. Moreover, you can leverage JBR beach, Dubai Marina Mall and Pier 7 (fine dining restaurant) nearby.
The community has around 200 residential buildings; you can opt for any of these buildings to rent apartments in Dubai Marina with a starting price of AED 105k/year.
Business Bay
Business Bay is a mixed-use district that spans an area of 46.9 million sq. ft. The area is home to luxurious apartment complexes and some of the largest businesses in the world. The proximity to neighbourhood areas, including Sheikh Zayed Road, DIFC and Downtown Dubai, aids in the popularity of Business Bay.
Residents of Business Bay can shop from Bay Avenue, home to grocery store chains like Spinneys and Choithrams. Furthermore, Dubai Mall and Bay Avenue Mall are also there for you. For leisure activities, residents can visit Dubai Canal and Jumeirah Beach, only 15 minutes away from the community.
With all these facilities, you can rent a studio apartment in Business Bay with a starting price of AED 69k/year. Whereas, the annual rent of a 2-bedroom apartment starts from AED 137k.
Downtown Dubai
If you want to live in the heart of Dubai, then Downtown is a suggested one. Downtown Dubai is located on Sheikh Zayed Road neighbouring DIFC, Nad Al Sheba, Business Bay, and Jumeirah 1. Moreover, famous landmarks like Burj Khalifa and Dancing Fountain are also located in Downtown Dubai.
While living in Downtown Dubai, you can visit Waitrose hypermarket, Al Maya and Spinneys for grocery shopping. Whereas for education, schools like Pinocchio Nursery, Hummingbird Nursery and Blossom Downtown Nursery Dubai are present. Apart from all of these amenities, Downtown Dubai is one of the pet-friendly communities in Dubai, which aids in its popularity.
To rent apartments in Downtown Dubai, tenants have paid AED 86k/year for studio apartments and AED 245k for a 2-bedroom apartment.
Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR)
One of the most sought-after areas to rent luxury apartments in Dubai is Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR). This beach-front community is located next to Dubai Internet City, Dubai Marina and Jumeirah Lake Towers.
JBR is home to 40 residential and hotel buildings combined, offering state-of-the-art facilities to its residents. For shopping, residents can head to The Beach and Jumeirah Beach Walk. Apart from the above-mentioned amenities, access to public beaches is also an advantage of living in JBR. JBR Beach and Cove Beach accessible from the area are popular for their water sports activities.
That said, due to its ideal location and the facilities offered by JBR, the average annual rent of a 1-bedroom apartment is AED 130k. At the same time, the average yearly rent of a 2-bedroom apartment has been AED 194k. In case, you are facing any difficulty in finding an appropriate apartment in the area, browse through these apartments for rent in JBR and find an ideal residence for yourself.
Dubai Hills Estate
The last one on our list of areas to rent luxury apartments in Dubai is the Dubai Hills Estate, also known as Dubai Hills. The area provides easy access to major city centres since it is located along Al Khail Road (E44). Dubai Hills Estate is further divided into sub-communities offering a wide range of apartments on rent.
To rent apartments in Dubai Hills, tenants have paid AED 62k for a studio apartment and AED 161k for a 1-bedroom apartment.
Disclaimer: The prices mentioned above are as of 2022 and are subject to change. Therefore, consulting with a real estate agent before renting apartments in these areas is recommended.
This was our list of top areas to rent luxury apartments in Dubai. Living in a luxury apartment can aid in elevating the opulence lifestyle. If you are also interested in availing of these facilities, browse through these apartments for rent in Dubai and choose a luxury apartment.
Stay tuned to dubizzle’s property blog for more information on Dubai’s best luxury apartment areas.
