Bed space in Bur Dubai

One of Dubai's oldest and busiest shared-housing districts, chosen for low rents, Green Line stations and the markets around Meena Bazaar and Al Fahidi. Typical prices: AED 650–AED 2,800 / month.

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Bur Dubai covers the old quarter on the western bank of Dubai Creek, including Al Raffa, Al Hamriya, Al Souk Al Kabeer and Al Mankhool. Streets are dense with textile and electronics shops, Indian and Pakistani restaurants, money exchanges and small grocery stores.

It has one of the largest supplies of shared rooms in the city, much of it in older mid-rise buildings. Renters include shop and office staff, people in their first job in Dubai, and workers who want the metro, buses and abras all close by.

Typical prices

What you get	Price / month
Bed in a shared room	AED 650 – AED 1,100
Partition / small room	AED 1,050 – AED 2,000
Private room (shared flat)	AED 1,900 – AED 2,800

Typical ranges seen on public listings, checked on 30 September 2026. Prices move with the season, the building and the length of stay.

Getting around

Al Ghubaiba, Sharaf DG and BurJuman stations are on the Green Line; BurJuman is also on the Red Line.
Al Ghubaiba bus station is a main terminus for city buses and intercity buses to Sharjah and Abu Dhabi.
Abras cross the Creek to Deira from Bur Dubai and Al Fahidi stations.

Who it suits

First-time renters on a tight budget
Retail and office staff working in Bur Dubai or Deira
Anyone who wants metro, bus and abra links on the doorstep

Nearby

Meena Bazaar and the textile souk
Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood
BurJuman shopping centre
Al Ghubaiba bus and abra stations

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Send your dates or move-in month and budget, and we will find options in Bur Dubai and send them to you on WhatsApp.

Questions people ask

Which parts of Bur Dubai have most shared rooms?

On Dubizzle at the end of September 2026, Al Mankhool, Al Raffa and Al Hamriya carried the most room adverts in Bur Dubai, followed by Al Souk Al Kabeer and Oud Metha.

Are bills included?

Most bed-space adverts here state that DEWA (electricity and water) and Wi-Fi are included in the monthly rent, but this varies, so confirm in writing before paying a deposit.

What does Dubai's new shared housing law mean for renters in Bur Dubai?

Law No. 4 of 2026 took effect on 26 August 2026. Only property owners and licensed operators may let shared housing, tenants may not sublet their bed or room, and each unit needs a Dubai Municipality permit. Existing operators have until August 2027 to comply, so ask to see the permit.

What is included in the rent for a bed space?

Usually electricity, water, air conditioning and Wi-Fi, and cleaning of the shared areas. Each listing says exactly what is included.

What do I need to rent a bed space in Dubai?

A copy of your passport or Emirates ID, the first month's rent and a refundable deposit, usually one month's rent.

Can I see the room before paying?

Yes. Ask on WhatsApp and we arrange a viewing in person or by video call before you pay anything.

What is the minimum stay?

Most bed spaces are rented from one month; private rooms can ask for three. Each listing shows its minimum stay.