The UAE caters to diverse housing needs. Property Finder used recent data to highlight top residential areas:
- Budget-Friendly:
- Sharjah: Al Khan (1-bedroom apartments from Dh23,000) and Muwaileh (from Dh20,000/year).
- Dubai: Al Furjan, Discovery Gardens, Dubai Investment Park, and more (1-bedroom apartments from Dh46,000/year).
- Green Areas:
- Sharjah: Aljada (studio apartments from Dh23,000/year).
- Dubai: The Greens, Jumeirah Golf Estates, and more (1-bedroom apartments from Dh67,000/year).
- Luxury:
- Dubai: Business Bay, DIFC, Palm Jumeirah, and more (1-bedroom apartments from Dh110,500/year).
- Sharjah: Al Majaz and Maryam Island (2-bedroom units from Dh638,000).
- Family-Friendly:
- Dubai: Al Barsha, Arabian Ranches, and more.
- Sharjah: Al Khan, Al Qasba, and more.
- Ras Al Khaimah: Al Marjan Island, Mina Al Arab, and more.
- Abu Dhabi: Al Raha Beach (1-bedroom apartments around Dh62,000/year).
- Waterfront Living:
- Dubai: Al Sufouh, Dubai Marina, and more (1-bedroom apartments from Dh103,000/year).
- Ras Al Khaimah: Al Marjan Island (2-bedroom apartments around Dh53,000/year)