Living in International City, 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.إ2,500/month — roughly 66% below the city median, and among the more affordable of the 10 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run د.إ3,100 - د.إ4,200/month and three-bedrooms د.إ4,400 - د.إ6,000/month on second-hand contracts. At 35 minutes to the center by bus, it sits farther out than 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, multicultural, affordable tags, it may suit renters weighing rent against commute.

Weighing options? For a shorter commute, see Downtown Dubai.

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

OpenStreetMap maps سوق التنبن as the nearest metro stop and Wemart as the nearest supermarket around the International City reference point. A pharmacy is also mapped within walking distance. It also shows a handful 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 International City, Dubai?

A 1-bedroom apartment in International City costs د.إ2,100 - د.إ2,900/month (second-hand contract) or د.إ1,800 - د.إ2,700/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from د.إ3,100 - د.إ4,200/month, and a 3-bedroom from د.إ4,400 - د.إ6,000/month.

Is International City safe for expats?

International City 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 International City to Dubai center?

The commute from International City to Dubai city center takes approximately 35 minutes by bus.

What is International City like to live in?

Most affordable area in Dubai. Basic apartments, multicultural community, long commutes. In our data it is tagged as budget, multicultural, affordable.