The Dubai Metro Blue Line is planned to run through Mirdif, Al Warqa, Dubai Silicon Oasis and Academic City. Areas on new metro lines tend to get more expensive as opening day nears, so renting there early can lock in a good price.
The areas
- [Mirdif](/areas/mirdif): family villas and calm streets; good for rooms in shared villas.
- [Dubai Silicon Oasis](/areas/dubai-silicon-oasis-dso): modern towers, popular for studios and rooms with professionals and students.
- [Al Warqa](/areas/al-warqa): quieter and residential, near Mirdif.
| 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 |
| Area | From / month | Typical | Live |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Nahda (Sharjah), Sharjah | AED 1,600 | AED 2,000 | 4 |
| Abu Shagara (Sharjah), Dubai | AED 2,000 | AED 2,000 | 1 |
| Hor Al Anz, Dubai | AED 2,300 | AED 3,500 | 2 |
| Al Qusais, Dubai | AED 2,800 | AED 2,800 | 1 |
| Al Mankhool, Dubai | AED 3,000 | AED 3,500 | 4 |
| Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC), Dubai | AED 3,200 | AED 3,500 | 3 |
| Al Garhoud, Dubai | AED 3,200 | AED 4,300 | 2 |
| Al Nahda (Dubai), Dubai | AED 3,300 | AED 3,300 | 1 |
| Al Karama, Dubai | AED 3,500 | AED 4,200 | 2 |
| Al Raffa, Dubai | AED 3,500 | AED 3,900 | 2 |
| Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO), Dubai | AED 3,500 | AED 3,500 | 1 |
| Al Quoz 4, Dubai | AED 3,600 | AED 3,600 | 1 |
Source: Gulf News on the Blue Line and property demand.
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Frequently asked questions
Which areas will the Dubai Metro Blue Line serve?
Plans include Mirdif, Al Warqa, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Academic City and links to the existing Red and Green lines.
Is Silicon Oasis good for renting a room?
Yes. It has modern buildings and many studios and rooms, popular with professionals and students.