Khaleej Times

Top 5 cheapest places to rent in Abu Dhabi

Check out the top five most affordable rental areas in the capital:

- jasmine@khaleejtim­es.com

1 Khalifa City A — Khalifa City A, which is located around 45 minutes away from the city centre of Abu Dhabi, is a good choice for families seeking affordable units to rent and is relatively close to various internatio­nal schools. Studios are available from as little as Dh26,000 a year, while one-bedrooms are available from Dh35,000 a year, two-bedrooms for Dh55,000 and threebedro­om unit for Dh76,000 a year. 2 Mohamed Bin Zayed City — Spacious apartments can be found in Mohamed Bin Zayed City (MBZ), near Musaffah, Shabia, and close to shopping malls and dining restaurant­s. A one-bedroom apartment can be found for around Dh30,000 a year, a twobedroom unit for around Dh45,000 per annum, and three-bedroom apartments for around Dh70,000 a year. 3 Al Zahiyah (Tourist Club Area) — Tourist Club area is a prime location in the city of Abu Dhabi, with numerous hotels, shopping malls, hospitals and dining restaurant­s located only a few steps away from residentia­l units. Despite the heavy traffic and shortage on parking spaces, families can feel at ease finding affordable apartments in the bustling city. A one-bedroom can be had for around Dh38,000 a year, two-bedrooms for Dh45,000 approximat­ely, and threebedro­oms 4 around Dh70,000. Al Mussafah, Shabia Residentia­l Area —

Although Shabia is located in a busy industrial neighbourh­ood with heavy traffic, particular­ly during rush hours, residents can find comfort knowing that the area has new buildings and that schools, shopping malls and hospitals are only minutes away. A one-bedroom apartment can be rented for around Dh35,000 a year, a twobedroom unit for around Dh54,000 a year, while a three-bedroom apartment can be found for around Dh70,000 a year. 5 Muroor Area — Muroor is another area for families seeking affordable apartments for rent in Abu Dhabi. Although the area often has heavy traffic and lacks parking spaces, other amenities like shopping malls, hotels, restaurant­s and entertainm­ent areas can be found in just about every corner. A one-bedroom apartment in Muroor area can be rented for around Dh35,000 a year, a two-bedroom for around Dh48,000 a year, and threebedro­om apartments for around Dh75,000.

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