Which Dubai area for an apartment?

Posted by Edgard from the Real Estate category at 25 Sep 2026 10:15:28 pm.

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I'm thinking about buying an apartment in Dubai and renting it out for the next few years. The plan is to sell my business eventually and move there myself, so I don't want to buy something that only makes sense as an investment and then hate living there later. I'd rather find an area that's popular with renters but also comfortable for foreigners who actually live in Dubai full time. Which neighborhoods would you look at, and where do you usually search for apartments?

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At least you're not buying it with a suitcase already packed, so you've got some room to be picky. Since you'll probably live there yourself later, I'd choose the area for you first and treat the rental income as something it does in the meantime. For a quieter residential feel, you could look at Dubai Hills, add JLT if you want something busier, and keep Marina in mind if being near the water matters more. Put the same budget into Property Finder for all three and you'll see pretty quickly how different the apartments are.

Posted by Traviz at 25 Sep 2026 10:15:28 pm.

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I'd probably keep a folder with five or six places you could actually imagine moving into yourself one day, not fifty random listings that just look profitable. After a while you start noticing which buildings and areas keep making the cut. Apartments for sale in Dubai can also be browsed here: https://atvir.com/uae/residential-complexes/apartments . Save a few that catch your attention and compare them with the ones you found elsewhere. That way you're choosing a future home first and a rental property second.

Posted by Stinger at 25 Sep 2026 10:37:47 pm.