Living in Deira, Dubai

Monthly rent in AED (د.إ). First-hand contracts come straight from the landlord or housing company. Second-hand contracts are sublets, and they usually cost more.

Within AffordWhere's Dubai dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about د.إ3,550/month — roughly 51% below the city median, and among the more affordable of the 10 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run د.إ4,200 - د.إ6,000/month and three-bedrooms د.إ6,000 - د.إ8,300/month on second-hand contracts. At 20 minutes to the center by metro, it sits about as central as most Dubai areas in the set. On safety it rates 3/5, among the lower-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the budget, traditional, souks tags, it may suit renters weighing rent against commute.

Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see International City. For a shorter commute, see Downtown Dubai.

Rent figures reflect official statistics compiled January 2026. See data sources.

OpenStreetMap maps بني ياس as the nearest metro stop, Naif Park as nearby green space and Family Supermarket as the nearest supermarket around the Deira reference point. A pharmacy is also mapped within walking distance. It also shows a large number of cafés and restaurants mapped within about 700m of that point.

Amenity data from OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License (ODbL). The extracted amenity dataset is published under the same license.

How much is rent in Deira, Dubai?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Deira costs د.إ2,900 - د.إ4,200/month (second-hand contract) or د.إ2,500 - د.إ3,800/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from د.إ4,200 - د.إ6,000/month, and a 3-bedroom from د.إ6,000 - د.إ8,300/month.

Is Deira safe for expats?

Deira has a safety rating of 3/5 (Moderate) on our scale. That is mid-scale; standard urban precautions are advisable.

How long is the commute from Deira to Dubai center?

The commute from Deira to Dubai city center takes approximately 20 minutes by metro.

What is Deira like to live in?

Traditional Dubai with souks and spice markets. Budget-friendly, authentic vibe. In our data it is tagged as budget, traditional, souks.