Gulf News EduFair: UAE platform offers student housing from Dubai to the world

Dubai: An innovative student housing platform is helping individuals from across the region find safe, affordable, and high-quality accommodation in Dubai and international cities.

At Gulf News EduFair 2025 in Dubai, Maitry Upreti, founder and CEO of Alphaway, said the new digital platform offers students rooms conveniently located near university campuses.

“We’re a UAE-based platform collaborating with companies in the UK, Australia, Europe, and Ireland,” Upreti said during her session at Gulf News EduFair 2025.

Accommodation options
Speaking on the topic ‘Digital Bridges to Physical Belonging: Building the UAE’s First Scalable Student Housing Network’, Upreti highlighted that students and parents can explore a wide range of accommodation options and support services through Alphaway’s digital platform.

“We’re building a community – a trusted global network of purpose-built student living spaces. These are designed to offer not only safety and comfort but also inspiration, support, and a genuine sense of belonging. From studios and apartments to en-suites, students have a variety of room types to choose from.”

Students at Dubai Knowledge Park or Academic City can find nearby rooms through the digital platform. Similarly, those planning to study abroad can also benefit from this service.

Pool, gym, lounges
The accommodations feature furnished spaces with kitchens, lounges, swimming pools, gyms, and even pre-ordered essentials packs such as bedding and kitchenware, available at discounted prices.
“You can enjoy late-night discussions and laughter in safe, inclusive spaces,” she noted.

Upreti said that Alphaway is currently the “only marketplace in the UAE” dedicated to helping students from the region find verified accommodation both in Dubai and internationally in the UK, Australia, Europe, and Ireland.

The platform also offers end-to-end support for students, including visa assistance, connections with trusted guarantors, career counseling, course selection guidance, travel bookings, and even airport pick-ups.

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