International City rental guide
Budget-friendly diverse
Typical annual rent
All rent checks| Bedroom | Typical | Range | DLD sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | AED 32,000 | AED 29,000 to AED 37,000 | Based on 9,572 leases in this community |
| 1-bedroom | AED 45,000 | AED 40,000 to AED 54,000 | Based on 10,621 leases in this community |
| 2-bedroom | AED 60,000 | AED 56,000 to AED 70,000 | Based on 1,919 leases in this community |
| 3-bedroom | AED 110,000 | AED 100,000 to AED 120,000 | Based on 730 leases in this community |
| 4-bedroom | We only have 4 DLD leases for International City 4-bedroom units in the last 24 months, which is not enough for a reliable estimate. | ||
| 5-bedroom | We only have 1 DLD lease for International City 5-bedroom units in the last 24 months, which is not enough for a reliable estimate. | ||
Source: Dubai Land Department · last 24 months · International City
DLD lease facts
Of 22,847 DLD leases for studio to 5-bedroom homes in International City, with contract dates from 1 November 2024:
| Bedroom | Share of leases |
|---|---|
| Studio | 42% |
| 1-bedroom | 47% |
| 2-bedroom | 8% |
| 3-bedroom | 3% |
| 4-bedroom | under 1% |
| 5-bedroom | under 1% |
Leases with no bedroom count in the DLD record are not included.
Of 22,847 DLD leases in International City, with contract dates from 1 November 2024, 98% were apartments and 2% were villas.
Source: Dubai Land Department · International City
About this budget-friendly diverse community
International City is a residential community where rents sit at the lower end of the Dubai market for relatively modern apartments. The community is divided into themed country clusters (China, England, France, Italy, Morocco, Greece, Persia, Spain, etc.), each with distinct architectural styles.
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Best for
- Budget-conscious renters
- Single workers on a budget
- Nearby free-zone workers
- Dragon Mart business community
Not ideal for
- Families seeking premium schools
- Beach seekers
- Nightlife seekers
- Premium finish seekers
Amenities
Schools (2)
- iCademy Middle East
- GEMS Our Own English High School (Al Warqa)
Hospitals (3)
- Right Health Clinic - International City
- Prime Medical Center
- NMC Hospital
Malls (2)
- Dragon Mart 1 & 2
- Mirdif City Centre
Groceries (4)
- Lulu Hypermarket (Dragon Mart)
- Nesto Hypermarket
- Carrefour Express
- Union Coop
Gyms (2)
- GymNation International City
- Community fitness centers
Practicalities
- Typical cheques
- 4-12 cheques common. Monthly payment options more available here due to affordability.
- Parking
- Generally adequate. 1 per unit in most buildings. Open-air parking common. Summer heat can be challenging for outdoor parking.
- Pets
- Limited pet-friendliness. Smaller apartments not ideal for large pets. Some buildings allow small pets.
- Noise
- Moderate. Road noise from E311. Dense population creates ambient noise. Some clusters are quieter than others.
- Seasonality
- Limited seasonal variation. Demand is consistent due to affordability driving the market.
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