Apartments in Dubai

Compare 8 sites for Dubai, United Arab Emirates: holiday flats, aparthotels and serviced apartments by the night.

Renting a flat in Dubai

Dubai has a huge supply of modern apartments in towers, many with pools and gyms. Serviced apartments are common for stays of weeks or months, and the Metro runs along the main corridor.

Areas to look at

  • Dubai Marina: waterfront towers and walkways
  • Downtown Dubai: near Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall
  • Jumeirah Beach Residence: on the beach
  • Business Bay: central, by the canal, good value

Local rules

Holiday homes must be registered with Dubai's Department of Economy and Tourism, and a tourism fee is added per night.

  • Short-stay holiday homes must be registered and approved by the Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) with a holiday home permit before listing; the permit must be displayed in the unit. (source, 2026-10)

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Offer from Booking.com · you'll book on their site

Booking.com

Huge choice of serviced and private apartments, filtered to apartments only. Many rates allow free cancellation.

Short stay · MonthlyWe earn nothing from this link
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Offer from Agoda · you'll book on their site

Agoda

Strong on Asia and increasingly in Europe, with apartments and homes alongside hotels and frequent member prices.

Short stay · MonthlyWe earn nothing from this link
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Offer from Vrbo · you'll book on their site

Vrbo

Whole homes and apartments only, never shared rooms. A good pick for families and groups.

Short stay · MonthlyWhole homes onlyWe earn nothing from this link
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Offer from Expedia · you'll book on their site

Expedia

Apartments, aparthotels and hotels in one place, with loyalty rewards if you already book flights there.

Short stayWe earn nothing from this link
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Offer from Trip.com · you'll book on their site

Trip.com

Wide inventory in Asia and major global cities, including apartments and aparthotels, with 24/7 support.

  • Trip.com publishes a customer service guarantee with 24/7 support. source
Short stayWe earn nothing from this link
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Offer from Airbnb · you'll book on their site

Airbnb

Private homes and apartments from individual hosts, with weekly and monthly discounts on many listings.

Short stay · MonthlyMonthly discountsWe earn nothing from this link
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dubizzle

Short stay · Monthly · Long-termOpens home page
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Offer from Spotahome · you'll book on their site

Spotahome

Mid- and long-term furnished flats you can book online, many with video tours and floor plans.

  • Homes are checked in person, with photos, video tours and floor plans. source
  • Properties labelled 'Deposit protection' include a guarantee if the landlord doesn't return your deposit. source
Monthly · Long-termUsually 30+ nightsBooking or tenant protectionVideo toursWe earn nothing from this link
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Dubai apartment FAQ

Which websites list apartments in Dubai?

For short stays we compare Booking.com, Agoda, Vrbo, Expedia, Trip.com and Airbnb. For monthly stays: Spotahome. Local portals people in United Arab Emirates use include dubizzle.

Can I rent a furnished apartment in Dubai for a month or more?

Yes. Spotahome specialise in furnished stays of a month or longer in Dubai.

Are short-term rentals regulated in Dubai?

Holiday homes must be registered with Dubai's Department of Economy and Tourism, and a tourism fee is added per night.

Does flatapartments.com charge a booking fee?

No. Searching is free and you book on the provider's site at the price they show. We may earn a commission from some providers, which doesn't change your price.

More about renting in United Arab Emirates: United Arab Emirates rental guide.

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