Last Modified: 29 July, 2025
Dubai might be synonymous with extravagance, but affordable living is still possible for those who think smart. This guide helps you understand what a furnished studio for AED 2,000 monthly can offer today, who benefits most from it, and how to search strategically.
What Does AED 2,000 Really Get You?
With long-term studio rents averaging AED 40,000–70,000 annually in 2025—for example AED 40,439 (≈ AED 3,369/month) on average across Dubai—finding options under AED 2,500/month requires targeting select neighborhoods and flexible setups.
Realistic options include:
- Compact studios in International City, often priced AED 2,400–2,700/month when paid annually (~AED 29,000/year)
- Older buildings or partitioned units in Deira and Bur Dubai, from around AED 2,500/month
- Occasionally, shared room formats or bed-spaces with shared facilities can fall within the budget in areas like Bur Dubai or International City (AED 1,000–2,000 for rooms)
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