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Three areas, side by side.
Pick up to three areas to compare. We surface the same scores, rent bands and trade-offs across all of them so you can see the real differences. Rents marked ✓ are verified from Dubai Land Department registered contracts (2025–26).
International City
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| Metric | International City One of Dubai's cheapest apartment districts — themed clusters near Dragon Mart |
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| Typical rent (1 bed) | AED 40k – AED 55k✓ |
| Typical rent (3 bed) | AED 90k – AED 110k✓ |
| Typical rent (villa) | AED 107k – AED 120k✓ |
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| DIFC commute | 32 min |
| Marina commute | 40 min |
| Best for | The most budget-constrained rentersDragon Mart shoppers and traders |
| Avoid if | You commute to Marina or DIFC dailyYou want modern finishes or premium amenity |
| Verification | Partially verified |