Etihad Rail's Dubai passenger station at Al Yalayis, near Jumeirah Golf Estates, links Dubai to Abu Dhabi in under an hour. If you work in Abu Dhabi or travel there often, the communities around it are worth a look, and they're already popular for good-value rooms.
Areas to consider
- [Al Furjan](/areas/al-furjan): newer buildings, its own metro stop on the Red Line route to Expo, a short drive to the rail station.
- [Jumeirah Village Circle](/areas/jumeirah-village-circle): lots of studios and rooms, quieter, mostly by car or bus.
- [Discovery Gardens](/areas/discovery-gardens): some of the best-value partitions and rooms on the west side.
Bed Space in a Shared Bedroom (Single only)
Discovery Gardens
Closed Partition Room (Single only)
Discovery Gardens
Closed Partition Room near Metro (Single only)
Discovery Gardens · 8 min to The Gardens
Closed Partition Room (Single only)
Discovery Gardens · 11 min to The Gardens
Room prices by area
| 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 |
| Al Hamriya, Dubai | AED 3,600 | AED 3,600 | 1 |
| Al Muraqqabat, Dubai | AED 4,200 | AED 4,200 | 1 |
Sources: Gulf News on the Etihad Rail Dubai station, Khaleej Times on rents along the rail route.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the Etihad Rail station in Dubai?
At Al Yalayis, near Jumeirah Golf Estates, off Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road.
Which areas are close to the Etihad Rail Dubai station?
Al Furjan, Discovery Gardens, Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai Investment Park and Dubai South are all a short drive away.