Rent from
AED 22,000 / yr
Vibe
Budget
To DIFC
35 - 50 min (car)
Best for
Budget renters & young professionals
International City is Dubai's most affordable residential community, divided into themed country clusters near Dragon Mart. Rents are the lowest in the city for an established residential building - a studio can be had for AED 22,000-30,000 per year. It appeals to young professionals and service sector workers who prioritise cost above all else. No metro, but bus routes connect to the rest of Dubai.
Visual map of the area's personality across five key metrics.
Budget, multicultural, community-focused
Best for budget renters, young professionals, service workers.
To DIFC
35 - 50 min (car)
To Airport (DXB)
20 - 30 min (car)
Off-peak estimates. Peak hours may add 15 - 30 min on major routes.
→ Young professionals on tight budgets
→ Service sector workers
→ First-time Dubai renters
→ Building maintenance standards widely variable
→ Road access congested during Dragon Mart sale events
