UAE: Find a place to stay near the Expo 2020 in Dubai
Your guide to rental options that fits into varying budgets, in the Emirate
Dubai: Dubai may be on a mission to make it the best city to live in by 2040, but most would contend that it already is because of the convenience it offers to all its citizens, residents and tourists. With several options to choose from, getting a roof over your head isn’t much of a hassle. Here’s a guide to the rental options available to you when you are in town for Expo 2020 Dubai. What are the living spaces for rent near the Expo 2020 venue?
What are the residential areas near the Expo 2020 venue?
First, for convenience sake, here’s a look at areas close to the site so you can rent within easy reach.
- Dubai Investments Park
- Dubai South
- Al Furjan
- Jebel Ali
- Dubai Motor City
- Dubai Production City
- Dubai Sports City
What are the websites or apps I can use to book a short-term rental?
Registered under Decree No. (41) of 2013 Regulating the Activity of Leasing out Holiday Homes in the Emirate of Dubai, there are multiple options of rentals for tourists visiting Dubai. Some of them are listed below –
For Homestays
OYO
Oyo has been one of the most trusted options for vacationers for quite some time now. Known for its affordable rates and tempting deals, this place is every tourist’s necessity.
How do I book a homestay on Oyo?
- Visit the Oyo website.
- Enter your destination, check-in and check-out dates, and number of guests.
- Filter your search by opting for ‘Oyo Home’.
- Choose your preferred homestay from the available listings.
- Enter your details and type in the pass code sent to your registered mobile number.
- Complete your booking by either paying at the hotel/room or pay online via debit or credit card.
- A confirmation of the same will be sent to you via email.
How do I cancel my booking on Oyo?
- Cancel your booking via the Oyo website or mobile app.
- You can also email mybookings@oyorooms.com to cancel your booking.
- A refund will be initiated and credited within 14 days.
Check out these budget-friendly listings near the Expo 2020 venue –
1. Homestay: Damac Celestia
Location: Dubai South
Cost: Dh400 per night
2. Homestay: Elite Homes
Location: Dubai Sports City
Cost: Dh500 per night
3. Homestay: Diamond Views
Location: B Block, Diamond Views 1, Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai
Cost: Dh600 per night
4. Homestay: Pantheon Homes
Location: Road 2 district 13, Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai
Cost: Dh400 per night
5. Homestay: 1 Bedroom Apartment
Location: Qasr Sabah 3, Production City, Dubai
Cost: Dh852 per night
6. Homestay: 1 Bedroom Apartment
Location: Tamcom, Dubai Investments Park-1 (Near Almaya Supermarket)
Cost: Dh852 per night
For Apartments and Villas
AirBnB
Don’t want to spend the nights at pricey hotels? AirBnB is just the thing for you. Not only can you relax in a homely setting, but its affordable rates are quite the catch. Whether its monthly or daily rentals, you will find the perfect setting for you in a jiffy.
The AirBnB app is also available on the AppStore (for iOS) and Play Store (for Android) on your mobile. You can confirm your interest for any of the listings by contacting the host via messages on the AirBnB website.
How do I book a place on AirBnB?
- Register yourself or Sign-in on the AirBnB website.
- Complete your profile by providing a valid government ID card and upload a profile picture.
- Select your check-in and check-out dates, location and number of guests to get the accurate price.
- Click on Search.
- Choose what listing suits you best (travel options, distance to the Expo venue, groceries, etc.)
- Read your reviews, descriptions, house rules, amenities, and the cancellation policy for each place before confirming your booking.
- In case you have any questions, contact your host.
While booking your place, look out for these –
- Instant Booking – for hosts who don’t want to approve each reservation, the booking page will directly take you to the payment page.
- Request to book – Hosts will have to approve each reservation within 24 hours. Only after approval will your booking be confirmed. Once your request has been accepted, you can pay for your booking in full.
- Pre-approvals and Special booking – If you contact your host to enquire about the listing before making a reservation, the host may respond by inviting you to make a reservation with either a pre-approval or special offer. A pre-approval is an invitation to finish booking for the dates and number of guests you noted in your message. A special offer gives the host the opportunity to provide special pricing, dates, and other reservation details before you book.
How do I cancel my booking on AirBnB?
- Go to ‘Trips’ and select the trip you want to cancel.
- Tap ‘Show more trip plans’, then tap ‘Show details’.
- Tap ‘Change or cancel’.
- Tap ‘Cancel reservation’.
AirBnB at Dubai Investments Park
1. AirBnB: Room in a serviced apartment
Facilities: 4 guests, 1 bedroom, 2.5 shared baths
Cost: Dh165 per night
2. AirBnB: Private room in DIP near Expo 2020
Facilities: 3 guests · 1 bedroom · 3 beds · 1 bath
Cost: Dh202 per night
3. AirBnB: Shared room (for women only)
Facilities: 4 guests, 1 bedroom, 4 beds, 1.5 shared baths
Cost: Dh36 per night
4. AirBnB: Private room in DIP
Facilities: 3 guests, 1 bedroom, 2 beds, 1 bath
Cost: Dh217 per night
5. AirBnB: Home Away Holiday Home in DIP
Facilities: 2 guests, 1 bedroom, 2 beds, 1 bath
Cost: Dh207 per night
6. AirBnB: Villa for rent in DIP
Facilities: 10 guests, 5 bedrooms, 5 beds, 6.5 baths
Cost: Dh2,660 per night
AirBnB at Dubai South
1. AirBnB: Studio Apartment near DWC Airport
Facilities: 2 guests, Studio, 1 bed, 1 bath
Cost: Dh153 per night
2. AirBnB: Apartment in Dubai South
Facilities: 2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bed · 1.5 baths
Cost: Dh231 per night
3. AirBnB: Apartment in Dubai South
Facilities: 4 guests, 2 bedrooms, 2 beds, 2 baths
Cost: Dh333 per night
4. AirBnB: Studio Apartment in Dubai South
Facilities: 3 guests, Studio, 1 bed, 1 bath
Cost: Dh225 per night
5. AirBnB: Condominium at Dubai South
Facilities: 4 guests, 1 bedroom, 1 bed, 1.5 baths
Cost: Dh230 per night
6. AirBnB: Condominium at Dubai South near Expo 2020
Facilities: 4 guests, 2 bedrooms, 3 beds, 2.5 baths
Cost: Dh444 per night
7. AirBnB: Apartment in Dubai South
Facilities: 2 guests, Studio, 1 bed, 1 baths
Cost: Dh300 per night
8. AirBnB: Service Apartment at Dubai South
Facilities: 2 guests, Studio, 1 bed, 1 bath
Cost: Dh184 per night
AirBnB at Al Furjan
1. AirBnB: Studio Apartment
Facilities: 2 guests, 1 bedroom, 1 bed, 1 bath
Cost: Dh259 per night
2. AirBnB: Condominium at Al Furjan
Facilities: 2 guests, 1 bedroom, 1 bed, 1.5 baths
Cost: Dh335 per night
3. AirBnB: Studio Apartment at Al Furjan
Facilities: 2 guests, Studio, 1 bed, 1 bath
Cost: Dh486 per night
4. AirBnB: Studio Apartment
Facilities: 2 guests, 1 bedroom, 1 bed, 1 bath
Cost: Dh259 per night
5. AirBnB: Apartment at Al Furjan
Facilities: 2 guests, 1 bedroom, 1 bed, 2 bath
Cost: Dh315 per night
6. AirBnB: Studio Apartment
Facilities: 2 guests, 1 bedroom, 1 bed, 1 bath
Cost: Dh259 per night
7. AirBnB: Apartment at Al Furjan
Facilities: 4 guests, 1 bedroom, 1 bed, 1 bath
Cost: Dh385 per night
8. AirBnB: Private Room in Apartment at Al Furjan
Facilities: 1 guest, 1 bedroom, 1 bed, 1 bath
Cost: Dh90 per night
9. AirBnB: Apartment at Al Furjan
Facilities: 4 guests, 2 bedrooms, 3 beds, 1.5 baths
Cost: Dh320 per night
10. AirBnB: Fully furnished apartment at Al Furjan
Facilities: 4 guests, 2 bedrooms, 2 beds, 2 baths
Cost: Dh435 per night
AirBnB at Jebel Ali
1. AirBnB: Studio Apartment with a Poolside view at Discovery Gardens
Facilities: 5 guests, Studio, 1 bed, 1 bath
Cost: Dh130 per night
2. AirBnB: Room for women at The Gardens
Facilities: 1 guest, 1 bedroom, 1 shared bath
Cost: Dh150 per night
3. AirBnB: Apartment in Discovery Gardens
Facilities: 3 guests, 1 bedroom, 2 beds, 1 bath
Cost: Dh288 per night
4. AirBnB: Studio Apartment at Discovery Gardens
Facilities: 2 guests, Studio, 2 beds, 1 bath
Cost: Dh209 per night
5. AirBnB: 1 BHK Apartment at Discovery Gardens
Facilities: 2 guests, 1 bedroom, 1 bed, 1 bath
Cost: Dh360 per night
6. AirBnB: Private Condominium at Discovery Gardens
Facilities: 3 guests, 1 bedroom, 1 bed, 1.5 baths
Cost: Dh250 per night
7. AirBnB: Hotel Apartment at Discovery Gardens
Facilities: 3 guests, 1 bedroom, 2 beds, 1 bath
Cost: Dh287 per night
8. AirBnB: Studio Apartment for sharing at Discovery Gardens
Facilities: 2 guests, 1 bedroom, 1 bed, 1 shared bath
Cost: Dh79 per night
AirBnB at Dubai Motor City
1. AirBnB: Condominium with a view
Facilities: 4 guests, Studio, 4 beds, 2 baths
Cost: Dh6,000 per night
2. AirBnB: Fully furnished apartment
Facilities: 2 guests, 1 bedroom, 1 bed, 1.5 baths
Cost: Dh315 per night
3. AirBnB: Entire apartment for stay at Motor City
Facilities: 4 guests, 1 bedroom, 2 beds, 1.5 baths
Cost: Dh661 per night
4. AirBnB: Private room in an apartment at Motor City
Facilities: 2 guests, 1 bedroom, 1 bed, 1 private bath
Cost: Dh125 per night
5. AirBnB: Private Room in a Hotel Apartment
Facilities: 2 guests, 1 bedroom, 1 bed, 1 private bath
Cost: Dh143 per night
6. AirBnB: Serenity Villa at Dubai Motor City
Facilities: 6 guests, 3 bedrooms, 3 beds, 3 baths
Cost: Dh1,519 per night
AirBnB at Dubai Production City
1. AirBnB: Condominium with a view
Facilities: 4 guests, 1 bedroom, 2 beds, 2 baths
Cost: Dh214per night
2. AirBnB: Apartment at Dubai Production City
Facilities: 2 guests, Studio, 1 bed, 1 bath
Cost: Dh165 per night
3. AirBnB: Studio apartment with a lakeside view at Dubai Production City
Facilities: 3 guests, Studio, 2 beds, 1 bath
Cost: Dh156 per night
AirBnB at Dubai Sports City
1. AirBnB: Studio Apartment at Dubai Sports City
Facilities: 3 guests, Studio, 1 bed, 1 bath
Cost: Dh181 per night
2. AirBnB: Condominium at Dubai Sports City
Facilities: 4 guests, 1 bedroom, 1 bed, 1.5 baths
Cost: Dh233 per night
3. AirBnB: Apartment at Dubai Sports City
Facilities: 2 guests, 1 bedroom, 1 bed, 1.5 baths
Cost: Dh221 per night
4. AirBnB: 2-bedroom apartment at Dubai Sports City
Facilities: 4 guests, 2 bedrooms, 2 beds, 2 baths
Cost: Dh268 per night
5. AirBnB: Apartment at Dubai Sports City hosted by Deluxe Homes
Facilities: 3 guests, 1 bedroom, 1 bed, 1.5 baths
Cost: Dh312 per night
6. AirBnB: Private studio apartment at Dubai Sports City
Facilities: 2 guests, Studio, 1 baths
Cost: Dh200 per night
7. AirBnB: Private studio apartment at Dubai Sports City
Facilities: 6 guests, 2 bedrooms, 2 beds, 1 bath
Cost: Dh362 per night
For Hotels
Choose from the cheapest options now and stay closer to the Expo 2020 venue.
Booking.com
Through this website, you can easily avail your living options while on a budget. Spread across the Dubai region, you will be able to access rentals that have facilities nearby such as Metro Stations, bus stops and so on.
How do I book a hotel on booking.com?
- Register or Sign-in at the Booking.com website.
- Enter your location, check-in and check-out dates, and add the number of guests.
- Click on ‘Search’.
- Scroll through your preferred listings, read their reviews, descriptions, amenities, etc. and click on ‘See availability’.
- Click on ‘Reserve’ and choose your preference by clicking on ‘I’ll Reserve’.
- Enter your details and click on ‘Check booking’.
- Enter your final details i.e. phone number, preferred payment (at the property or now), preferred mode of payment (debit or credit card).
- Complete your booking, and a confirmation email of your reservation will be sent to you.
How do I cancel my booking on Booking.com?
All cancellations, no-show fees, etc. are applicable as per the cancellation policy of the trip provider/host.
Hotels near the Expo 2020 venue
Filter out your preferences and choose what suits you the best from these listings below –
1. Hotel: Staybridge Suites Dubai Al Maktoum Airport
Location: Dubai South
Cost: Dh650 per night
2. Hotel: Premiere Inn
Location: Dubai Investments Park
Cost: Dh143 per night
3. Hotel: Aloft
Location: Dubai South
Cost: Dh199 per night
4. Hotel: Oaks Hotel
Location: Ibn Battuta Gate, Jebel Ali
Cost: Dh259 per night
5. Hotel: Park Inn by Radisson
Location: Dubai Motor City
Cost: Dh239 per night
6. Hotel: Oaks
Location: Ibn Battuta Gate, Jebel Ali
Cost: Dh259 per night
7. Hotel: Occidental
Location: Dubai Production City
Cost: Dh165 per night
7. Hotel: Palazzo Versace Dubai
Location: Jaddaf Waterfront, Bur Dubai
Cost: Dh1,550 per night
Expedia
Expedia has been a go-to place for travellers for quite some time now especially because of its deals and packages.
How do I book a hotel on Expedia?
- Register or Sign-in at the Expedia website.
- Enter your location, check-in and check-out dates, and add the number of guests.
- Click on ‘Search’.
- Scroll through your preferred listings, read their reviews, descriptions, amenities, etc. and click on ‘Reserve’.
- Enter your details.
- Make your payment via debit or credit card, PayPal, monthly payments or click-to-pay.
- Complete your booking, and a confirmation email of your reservation will be sent to you
How do I cancel my booking on Expedia?
- If you booked within the last 24 hours, you may be able to cancel and get a refund.
- If you booked more than 24 hours ago, your airline, hotel, car rental company, or activity provider might charge a fee that will be passed on to you.
If you’re planning a trip for Expo 2020 Dubai, here’re some options for you to choose from –
1. Hotel: Premiere Inn
Location: Dubai Investments Park
Cost: Dh113 per night
2. Hotel: The Manor by JA
Location: Al Furjan
Cost: Dh128 per night
3. Hotel: Premiere Inn
Location: Ibn Battuta Mall, Jebel Ali
Cost: Dh124 per night
4. Hotel: Park Inn by Radisson
Location: Dubai Motor City
Cost: Dh179 per night
5. Hotel: Aloft
Location: Dubai Production City
Cost: Dh179 per night
Hotels.com
Ever stayed in a hotel that overlooked a beach or had a stellar window view? Book away at hotels.com to get the view of your dreams. There are a variety of options to choose from near Expo 2020.
How do I book a hotel on Hotels.com?
- Register or Sign-in at the Hotels.com website.
- Enter your location, check-in and check-out dates, and add the number of guests.
- Click on ‘Search’.
- Scroll through your preferred listings, read their reviews, descriptions, amenities, etc. and click on ‘Book now’.
- Click on ‘Reserve’ once you select your listing.
- Filter your options by selecting ‘Free cancellation’ option and select your preferred listing.
- Make your payment online or at the hotel.
- If you are paying online, type in your details and pay via debit or credit card.
- If you are paying at the hotel, type in your details to complete your booking, and pay later.
How do I cancel my booking on Hotels.com?
- Most hotel and vacation rental bookings can be cancelled without penalty before the hotel or vacation rental's cancellation deadline.
- When you cancel your hotel or vacation rental booking, you will receive a refund, depending on the terms and conditions of your booking.
Keep an eye out for all these hotels near the Expo 2020 venue –
1. Hotel: Fortune Park Hotel
Location: Dubai Investments Park
Cost: Dh194 per night
2. Hotel: Aloft
Location: Dubai South
Cost: Dh165 per night
3. Hotel: easyHotel Dubai
Location: Jebel Ali
Cost: Dh143 per night
4. Hotel: Park Inn by Radisson
Location: Dubai Motor City
Cost: Dh263 per night
5. Hotel: Aloft Me’aisam
Location: Dubai Production City
Cost: Dh214 per night
6. Hotel: Treppan Hotel & Suites by Fakhruddin
Location: Dubai Sports City
Cost: Dh170 per night
Agoda
Here’s another website to choose from and get a good deal on. With several inexpensive options to choose from, you can stay at places that suit you best without compromising on quality.
How do I book a hotel on Agoda?
- Register or Sign-in at the Agoda website.
- Enter your location, check-in and check-out dates, and add the number of guests.
- Click on ‘Search’.
- Scroll through your preferred listings, read their reviews, descriptions, amenities, etc. and select your preferred listing.
- Click on ‘View this deal’ and click ‘Reserve’.
- Enter your details on the ‘customer information page’.
- Enter your details.
- Make your payment via debit or credit card or PayPal.
- Click on ‘Book now’ to complete your booking.
- A confirmation email of your reservation will be sent to you.
How do I cancel my booking on Agoda?
- Cancellation depends on the provider’s policy and will be different for each booking depending on the property, period of stay, room type, promotion, etc.
- Refunds will only be initiated if the cancellation meets the trip provider’s criteria.
Check out these affordable listings near the Expo 2020 venue –
1. Hotel: Fortune Hotel
Location: Dubai Investments Park
Cost: Dh119 per night
2. Hotel: Rove at The Park
Location: Jebel Ali
Cost: Dh178 per night
3. Hotel: Park Inn by Radisson
Location: Dubai Motor City
Cost: Dh239 per night
4. Hotel: Occidental
Location: Dubai Production City
Cost: Dh148 per night
What are the documents I need to rent on a monthly/daily basis?
You will need a valid government-issued ID card. This can be a passport or driver’s licence as well. You may need to show this to your host for verification at the rental on arrival.
Can I live at a holiday rental if I am on a tourist visa?
Yes.
I am a resident of the UAE, how can I rent a place for a short duration in Dubai?
Residents have the same options as tourists to choose from. However, tourists can’t rent out places for a month. Residents can avail an apartment or a room, depending on their choice, and pay rent on a monthly basis.
Can I sublet my apartment to a friend travelling in for the Expo?
Subletting in the UAE is legal, as long as you have an approval from your landlord stating the same. In case this clause hasn’t been mentioned in your contract prior to your request, then you will need to obtain a written approval from your landlord before you sublet. Failure to meet these terms will result in your landlord demanding an eviction.
The lists are as per websites at the time of publishing and are subject to change.