All 24 neighborhoods in Dubai ranked by cost of living index. Updated 2026.
| # | Neighborhood | 1BR Rent | Index | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | International City | $1,170/mo | 0.65x | -35% |
| 2 | Silicon Oasis | $1,296/mo | 0.72x | -28% |
| 3 | Discovery Gardens | $1,296/mo | 0.72x | -28% |
| 4 | Al Quoz | $1,350/mo | 0.75x | -25% |
| 5 | Deira | $1,404/mo | 0.78x | -22% |
| 6 | Al Nahda | $1,404/mo | 0.78x | -22% |
| 7 | Motor City | $1,404/mo | 0.78x | -22% |
| 8 | Sports City | $1,440/mo | 0.80x | -20% |
| 9 | Jumeirah Village Circle | $1,476/mo | 0.82x | -18% |
| 10 | Mirdif | $1,530/mo | 0.85x | -15% |
| 11 | Al Barsha | $1,584/mo | 0.88x | -12% |
| 12 | Damac Hills | $1,620/mo | 0.90x | -10% |
| 13 | The Greens | $1,710/mo | 0.95x | -5% |
| 14 | JLT | $1,890/mo | 1.05x | +5% |
| 15 | Arabian Ranches | $1,944/mo | 1.08x | +8% |
| 16 | Dubai Hills | $1,980/mo | 1.10x | +10% |
| 17 | Jumeirah | $2,070/mo | 1.15x | +15% |
| 18 | Business Bay | $2,124/mo | 1.18x | +18% |
| 19 | JBR | $2,196/mo | 1.22x | +22% |
| 20 | City Walk | $2,196/mo | 1.22x | +22% |
| 21 | Dubai Marina | $2,304/mo | 1.28x | +28% |
| 22 | DIFC | $2,340/mo | 1.30x | +30% |
| 23 | Downtown Dubai | $2,430/mo | 1.35x | +35% |
| 24 | Palm Jumeirah | $2,520/mo | 1.40x | +40% |
Rent estimates based on city average of $1,800/mo adjusted by neighborhood cost index. Index 1.00 = city average.
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The average 1-bedroom rent in Dubai is approximately $1,800/month. Rents range from $1,170/mo (International City) to $2,520/mo (Palm Jumeirah).
Our database covers 24 neighborhoods in Dubai, each with detailed cost-of-living and salary data.