Apartments for rent in Al Satwa

Made up of high-density retail outlets and mid to high-rise residential apartments for rent, Al Satwa is situated southwest of Bur Dubai and north of Al Wasl. It is considered one of the more happening neighbourhoods of the properties in Dubai. Initially, the governing body of the Emirate had given local Arabs - mainly of the Balushi tribe - houses there, but there are only a few left in the community now. Satwa Grand Mosque is one of the most notable landmarks here and is now mainly known as mini-Manila due to a large Filipino community here. Easily accessible from the Sheikh Zayed Road, apartments in Al Satwa are easily reachable from the Emirates Tower and DIFC metro station. There are a ton of roadside bistros and retail shops in the community, which makes it a fun place to be dining and shopping at. The area is also famous for having a range of shops dealing in plants, gardening paraphernalia and art supplies, paintings, drawings and prints, along with a good number of shopping malls.

Types of Apartments in Al Satwa

Al Satwa apartments for rent are located quite close to the sea and Burj al Arab with a dedicated car parking. Residents can also head out to the nearby Jumeirah beach or if it is nice out, go over to the Al Khazzan Park. The flats for rent in Al Satwa are rather spacious with gorgeous living spaces dressed in finely-placed marble floorings, large glass windows, built-in wardrobes, massive balconies, and brilliant kitchen and bathroom fixtures. Some flats also include a separate room for a maid. There are also swimming pools, well-stocked gyms, a community park and market, all at a walking distance. The buildings have a contemporary style and blend in well with the surroundings. The flats come in studio, 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartments.

Rent Price Trends for Apartments in Al Satwa

Rents for apartments in Al Satwa are surprisingly lower than the rest of the properties surrounding them, despite that fact that the building is located in a very happening part of the city. On average, rents for studio apartments in Al Satwa start off from AED 60,000. You will have to pay over AED 72,000 for 1-bedroom apartments for rent in Al Satwa and AED 85,000 to 90,000 for 2-bedroom apartments.

Lifestyle in Al Satwa

If there is one thing that Al Satwa has in great numbers, it is definitely all the shopping centres and supermarkets surrounding all the apartments for rent in Al Satwa. Residents living in Al Satwa can be seen doing their groceries or shopping at Palm Strip Shopping Mall or the Mercato, while there is also the Jumeirah Plaza Beach Center that has interesting little tidbits for sale every now and then. Families living in one of the apartments for rent in Al Satwa are in for a treat as there are many international educational institutions in the community like the United international Private School, Dubai Modern High School, Horizon College and The Indian High School, to name a few. Al Satwa also deals in tailored fabrics with many retail outlets spread out in the community like the Coventry Tailoring, Dream Girl Tailors, Deepa’s Textile & tailoring. There is also a bookshop that deals in new and used books called Book World Trading.

Reasons for Renting in Al Satwa

Al Satwa is one of the more colourful communities in Dubai, where something is always happening. Whether the residents are families with kids or working individuals, the one thing Al Satwa can promise is continuous engagement with its many amusing and safe social venues. With the rents of properties in Al Satwa so effectively pale in comparison with the neighbouring communities, Al Satwa is the go-to place for locals and expats alike.