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Dubai Studio City, Dubai: rent and cost of living

Registered rents and sales in Dubai Studio City (DLD area: Al Hebiah Second), and what it costs to live there each month.

Median registered annual rent in Dubai Studio City, Dubai (1 October 2025 to 30 September 2026, Dubai Land Department Ejari contracts): studio apartment AED 46,200 (903 contracts); 1-bedroom apartment AED 66,000 (764 contracts); 2-bedroom apartment AED 90,000 (236 contracts); 3-bedroom apartment AED 110,000 (36 contracts).

Registered rents by home

HomeMedian annual rentTypical range (middle half)ContractsNew vs renewal
studio apartmentAED 46,200≈ AED 3,850 a monthAED 44,000 – AED 50,000903New AED 46,000 · Renewal AED 47,000
1-bedroom apartmentAED 66,000≈ AED 5,500 a monthAED 60,000 – AED 74,000764New AED 65,600 · Renewal AED 67,000
2-bedroom apartmentAED 90,000≈ AED 7,500 a monthAED 80,000 – AED 105,000236New AED 90,000 · Renewal AED 90,000
3-bedroom apartmentAED 110,000≈ AED 9,167 a monthAED 103,315 – AED 118,50036New AED 110,000 · Renewal AED 112,000

Monthly cost of living

Same method as the cost of living by area page: median registered rent + 5% housing fee + DEWA (example consumption for the home size) + transport + mobile and home internet. School fees, groceries and health insurance are not included.

HomeTotal per monthRent + housing feeDEWATransportMobile + internet
studio apartment1 mobile line; car 40 km a day, fuel only (tolls and parking not included); 500 kWh and 10 m³AED 4,865AED 4,043AED 245AED 297AED 281
1-bedroom apartment1 mobile line; car 40 km a day, fuel only (tolls and parking not included); 500 kWh and 10 m³AED 6,598AED 5,775AED 245AED 297AED 281
2-bedroom apartment2 mobile lines; car 40 km a day, fuel only (tolls and parking not included); 1,000 kWh and 20 m³AED 9,049AED 7,875AED 489AED 297AED 388
3-bedroom apartment2 mobile lines; car 40 km a day, fuel only (tolls and parking not included); 1,000 kWh and 20 m³AED 10,799AED 9,625AED 489AED 297AED 388

Registered sale prices

HomeMedian price (ready)Per sq ft (ready)Sales (ready)Median price (off-plan)Sales (off-plan)
studio apartmentAED 508,400AED 1,424297AED 567,440507
1-bedroom apartmentAED 825,000AED 1,268185AED 1,063,885398
2-bedroom apartmentAED 1,110,000AED 1,15532AED 1,547,55861

Frequently asked questions

How much is rent for a studio apartment in Dubai Studio City?
The median registered annual rent for a studio apartment in Dubai Studio City is AED 46,200 (about AED 3,850 a month), from 903 Ejari contracts (1 October 2025 to 30 September 2026); the middle half paid AED 44,000 to AED 50,000.
How much is rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Dubai Studio City?
The median registered annual rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Dubai Studio City is AED 66,000 (about AED 5,500 a month), from 764 Ejari contracts (1 October 2025 to 30 September 2026); the middle half paid AED 60,000 to AED 74,000.
How much is rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Dubai Studio City?
The median registered annual rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Dubai Studio City is AED 90,000 (about AED 7,500 a month), from 236 Ejari contracts (1 October 2025 to 30 September 2026); the middle half paid AED 80,000 to AED 105,000.
What is the cost of living in Dubai Studio City?
For a studio apartment, about AED 4,865 a month: rent and housing fee AED 4,043, DEWA AED 245 (example of 500 kWh and 10 m³), transport AED 297 and mobile plus internet AED 281.

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