Most Dubai apartments are let on yearly contracts paid in a few cheques. A monthly studio lets you skip that: one month's rent and a deposit, often furnished, often with bills included. You pay a little more per month for the flexibility.
Studio prices this month
| Area | From / month | Typical | Live |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Qasimia (Sharjah), Dubai | AED 1,800 | AED 3,000 | 2 |
| Hor Al Anz, Dubai | AED 2,300 | AED 2,300 | 1 |
| Deira, Dubai | AED 2,700 | AED 2,800 | 2 |
| Al Rashidiya (Ajman), Ajman | AED 2,800 | AED 3,000 | 2 |
| Al Baraha, Dubai | AED 3,100 | AED 3,100 | 1 |
| International City, Dubai | AED 3,300 | AED 3,500 | 5 |
| Al Quoz, Dubai | AED 3,950 | AED 3,950 | 1 |
| Bur Dubai, Dubai | AED 4,000 | AED 4,000 | 1 |
| Al Mamzar, Dubai | AED 4,500 | AED 4,500 | 1 |
| Jumeirah 1, Dubai | AED 4,900 | AED 4,900 | 1 |
| Al Nahda (Dubai), Dubai | AED 4,999 | AED 5,000 | 3 |
| Business Bay, Dubai | AED 4,999 | AED 7,000 | 2 |
Where monthly studios are
International City and Al Nahda are cheapest. Business Bay, JLT and JVC cost more but are newer buildings with gyms and pools.
Luxury Furnished Apartment
Al Nahda (Dubai) · 32 min to Al Nahda
Furnished Studio near Bus Stop in Spain Cluster
International City
Furnished Studio in Villa (Couple or Family only)
Al Rashidiya (Ajman) · 15 min to Centrepoint (Rashidiya)
Furnished 1 BHK with Private Balcony
Al Qusais Industrial Area
Fully Furnished 1BHK Apartment
Business Bay
Fully Furnished 1BHK Apartment
Al Qasimia (Sharjah)
Before you sign
- Ask whether DEWA, Wi-Fi and cooling (chiller) are included. Chiller fees can be large in summer.
- Check the notice period and whether the deposit is refundable.
- If it's a holiday-home style unit, ask whether it's registered for short stays.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I rent a studio in Dubai for one month?
Yes. Many furnished studios are offered monthly, usually with a deposit and a minimum stay of one to three months.
Do monthly studios include bills?
Many do. Each Stayshay listing says whether utilities are included.