The best option is the one that matches your budget, privacy needs and how long you're staying. Here is the quick decision guide we give people on WhatsApp.
Quick answer
- Single, tightest budget: bed space.
- Single, want privacy, small budget: partition.
- Single or couple, want a door and a window: private room (master room if you want your own bathroom).
- Couple, or you work from home: studio.
- Couple with a baby: 1BHK.
- Family with children: 2BHK or 3BHK; on a budget, family sharing.
Live prices to compare
| Area | From / month | Typical | Live |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deira, Dubai | AED 400 | AED 650 | 4 |
| Bur Dubai, Dubai | AED 500 | AED 700 | 5 |
| Al Barsha 1, Dubai | AED 500 | AED 650 | 3 |
| Al Nahda (Sharjah), Sharjah | AED 500 | AED 500 | 1 |
| Al Satwa, Dubai | AED 550 | AED 550 | 3 |
| Al Karama, Dubai | AED 550 | AED 550 | 1 |
| Area | From / month | Typical | Live |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deira, Dubai | AED 700 | AED 900 | 3 |
| Al Satwa, Dubai | AED 800 | AED 1,500 | 4 |
| Al Mankhool, Dubai | AED 800 | AED 1,700 | 2 |
| Barsha Heights (TECOM), Dubai | AED 999 | AED 1,300 | 3 |
| Al Nahda (Dubai), Dubai | AED 1,000 | AED 1,000 | 3 |
| International City, Dubai | AED 1,200 | AED 1,550 | 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 |
| 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 |
Contract and costs
Bed spaces, partitions and rooms are monthly with one month's notice, and bills are often included. Studios and family flats are often yearly, with Ejari, cheques, a deposit and DEWA, unless you take a furnished monthly unit.
Tell us what you need
Budget, area and move-in date. We'll WhatsApp you matching places, free.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a partition and a bed space?
A bed space is one bed in a shared room. A partition is a small private space separated by a partition wall, usually for one person or a couple.
Is a studio or a 1BHK better?
A studio is cheaper. A 1BHK has a separate bedroom, better for couples with a baby or anyone working from home.
Keep reading
- Dubizzle vs Bayut vs Property Finder vs Stayshay: where to find a room or bed space in Dubai
- A Dubizzle alternative for rooms and bed spaces: checked listings, full costs, no broker fee
- Monthly rent without a yearly contract: the Bayut and Property Finder alternative for rooms
- Looking at Homebook? A free way to contact bed space and room owners in Dubai