Best areas to live in Deira
- BEST AREAS TO RENT STUDIOS
- POPULAR AREAS TO RENT 1-BED FLATS
- TOP AREAS FOR RENTING 2-BEDS
- BEST AREAS FOR RENTING 3-BEDROOM APARTMENTS
- RENTING VILLAS IN DEIRA
A blend of heritage and modernity, the neighbourhood of Deira continues to be a popular residential area in Dubai. Located north of Dubai Creek close to the Sharjah border, the old Dubai community is highly sought-after because of its spacious apartment buildings and reasonably priced properties. Flats for rent in Deira are affordable and more importantly, surrounded by essential amenities such as schools and hospitals. Let’s find out more about the best areas in Deira to live in based on apartment type.
TOP AREAS TO LIVE IN DEIRA
As per the Dubai End of Year Market Report for 2019, Deira is one of the most popular areas in Dubai for renting flats. In fact, the community has sustained its popularity with tenants, thanks to the wide variety of apartments to choose from. So if you are considering living in Deira, we have provided some essential data to help you find the right home according to your living requirements and budget.
BEST AREAS TO RENT STUDIO APARTMENTS
Al Baraha is the most popular area in Deira to rent studio apartments. The square footage for studios in the area range from 172 sq.ft. to 450 sq. ft. The average rental price of studio flats in Al Baraha is AED 20k per year. This is noticeably lower than other areas on the list, which is one of the reasons for the area’s popularity. For instance, the average rent for studios in Al Murar, the second most popular area is AED 25k per year. On the other hand, one can rent studios in Al Muteena for AED 39k.
Not to mention, Al Baraha is one of the liveliest neighbourhoods in Deira and public transport options are easily available. And when it comes to amenities, Al Baraha is home to the Belhoul Speciality Hospital and Dubai Hospital and it is quite close to the Deira Souks and the Waterfront Market.
MOST POPULAR AREAS TO RENT 1-BEDROOM APARTMENTS
Moving on, we will now talk about the top places with 1-bed flats for rent in Deira. The most popular among these is Al Muteena. The 1-bedroom flats in the area are quite spacious, with property sizes ranging from 350 sq. ft. to 1,000 sq. ft. The average price of a 1-BHK apartment in Al Muteena is AED 54k, while 1-BHK flats in Al Rigga, the next sought-after area, are priced at AED 53k per year.
Note that Al Muteena is one of the oldest sub-communities with apartment buildings as well as business centres, retail shops and government offices. The community is also home to a community park and is well-connected to the Dubai Metro. These factors make it one of the best areas for renting a flat in Deira.
TOP AREAS FOR RENTING 2-BEDROOM APARTMENTS
Next on our list are popular places with two-bedroom flats for rent in Deira. Ranking first on this list is Al Rigga. The area also ranks first among the top areas for renting in Deira overall. The size of 2-bed apartments in Al Rigga range from 1,200 sq.ft. to 1,800 sq.ft, with some units coming with maids’ rooms and four bathrooms. The average price for 2-bedroom flats in Rigga is AED 79k.
When it comes to the amenities, Al Rigga is home to two metro stations: Baniyas Square Metro Station and Union Metro Station. The latter is a major transit station between the Red and Green lines of Dubai Metro. Al Ghurair Centre is also located in the area. It is one of the oldest shopping malls in the emirate and one of the best malls in Deira.
BEST AREAS FOR RENTING 3-BEDROOM APARTMENTS
Al Rigga also tops the list of the most popular places in Deira for renting 3-bed flats. The square footage for 3-bedroom apartments in Al Rigga range from 1,600 sq. ft. to 2,500 sq. ft. and the average rental price is AED 101k per year.
The second most popular area for renting 3-bedroom flats is Al Muraqqabat, which is slightly more expensive. The average rental price for 3-BHK apartments in Muraqqabat is AED 103k per year.
RENTING VILLAS IN DEIRA
Apartments in Deira are ideal for singles, couples, professionals and families alike. However, one can also consider renting villas in the area for added seclusion. Some of the most popular communities for renting villas in Deira are Abu Hail and Hor Al Anz.
Abu Hail enjoys connectivity to the Abu Bakr Al Siddique Road.
Moreover, the area is also home to its own community park with a football pitch and basketball court. The starting rent for 3-bedroom villas in Abu Hail is AED 85k per year.
This concludes our guide on the best areas for living in Deira. We have also compiled a list of pros and cons of living in Deira so that you can make an informed decision before moving to the neighbourhood.
And if you are not yet planning to move to the area, you can still find many interesting things to do in Deira when it comes to shopping, dining and entertainment.
