Dubai in recent times has become one of the foremost tourist destinations in the world. Known for its luxurious shopping centers and entertainment areas, Dubai is also a very picturesque city to live in. Downtown Dubai is one of the most popular parts of the city as it is the home of some of Dubai’s biggest landmarks like the Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, and Dubai Fountain. Downtown Dubai is understandably the biggest tourism hub in Dubai and as such, it is surrounded by a lot of high-end hotels. Apart from hotels, this area of Dubai also has lots of apartments available for rent. One of the more popular types of apartments people tend to rent here are the one-bedroom apartments.

Benefits of renting a one-bedroom apartment in downtown Dubai

Moving to or visiting another country or city can be a herculean task sometimes due to so many decisions involved. One of the most important things you need to figure out is accommodation, especially for a city as busy and fast as Dubai. Seeing as downtown Dubai is one of the most attractive areas in Dubai, tourism-wise, accommodation is one of the most important decisions you need to make, either as a visitor or immigrant. Below are some of the benefits of renting a one-bedroom apartment in downtown Dubai:
• It is more affordable to rent a one-bedroom apartment
• You would not need to spend too much money on furnishing, as it is just one room.
• Downtown Dubai is close to the financial district, so if you have to go to work, chances are that you won’t need to go too far
• Apart from being close to the financial district, downtown Dubai is also the major tourist area in Dubai
• If you are going to stay in Dubai for an extended period, you get more value for your money when you rent a one-bedroom apartment, as opposed to staying in hotels.
• You might not need to worry too much about security because most one-bedroom apartments in downtown Dubai are located within apartment complexes. Due to the fact that this area is a bit high-brow, the apartments are very secure.
• The one-bedroom apartments in downtown Dubai are usually quite luxurious and spacious.

Things you need to know before renting a one-bedroom apartment in Downtown Dubai
• Tenancy contracts are usually yearly. This just means that you need to occupy the apartment for a minimum of 1 year. You can then decide to renew the contract or move out.
• You need to submit a copy of your passport and your residency visa. If you don’t have your visa yet, you can present a letter from your sponsor or company, but you would need to submit your visa as soon as it comes out because the letter is only accepted temporarily.
• The tenancy contract takes four to five working days to be completed. It is usually prepared by the agent, in conjunction with the landlord.
• Although rents are usually paid every quarter, you can get a discount if you choose to pay biannually or three times a year.
• You can only give postpaid checks at the time of signing the contract
• You must pay a security deposit, preferably in cash. This deposit is refundable at the end of your term(one year), so you should endeavor to collect and keep your receipt carefully
• If you rent your apartment via an agent, you would need to pay a 5% commission in either cash or check.
• If you have to leave before the end of one year, you would pay a penalty. This penalty is usually two months’ rent and you also have to give two months notice.
• You would also need to pay a ‘housing fee’. This fee covers your electricity and water bill, and is usually 5% from the monthly amount of your rent.
• There is also something called an ejari fee of approximately AED200. This serves as an online registration fee for your apartment and is paid every time you sign a new housing contract or renew an old one.
• The contract is usually signed by the landlord and tenant, no witnesses are necessary, but your agent can be present if you desire.
• Another thing worthy of note when renting a one-bedroom apartment in downtown Dubai is that if the landlord wants their apartment vacated due to personal reasons, they have to give the tenant a 3 months’ notice.
• If you want to move into a furnished apartment, the landlord needs to give you an inventory of the furniture and properties in the apartment. The tenant then has to verify and sign the document to avoid discrepancies later.
• If the one bedroom apartment is in an apartment complex, the maintenance of the external and common areas like the Lobby, Corridor, is the responsibility of the landlord.
• The rent cannot be increased by the landlord during the one year period of your contract.
• Sub-letting your apartment is against the law, unless the tenant has the landlord’s express consent, written and signed.

When all processes are completed, you can move into the apartment within that week.

One bedroom apartments in Downtown Dubai is also available for short stays, for tourists or people on business trips. This one bedroom really suits because you get to have that “home feel” away from home and what more? you get to stay in the most vibrant and popular part of the city to enjoy the most out of it

Price Options to Rent a One-Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Dubai
To rent a one-bedroom apartment in downtown Dubai costs between AED60, 000 – AED150, 000 per annum. The amount you pay depends on:
• The type of one-bedroom apartment you choose. If it is a fully furnished apartment, of course it would cost more than an unfurnished one-bedroom apartment.
• Some one-bedroom apartments in downtown Dubai occupy spaces large enough to fit an average two-bedroom apartment. These types of one-bedroom apartments would cost more than the ones with less space.
• The luxury rating or level of the one-bedroom apartment also determines how high or low the rent is. For example, a one-bedroom apartment in an apartment complex that has facilities such as a gym, swimming pool e.t.c, will not cost the same as one without.