Al Qusais runs from the residential blocks near the Green Line out to the industrial belt, and the rent changes sharply along that stretch. It is the standard choice for workshop, warehouse and free-zone staff who want to be a short ride from work and still on the metro.
What a bed space costs in Al Qusais
Bed space, per personAED 650 – AED 950
Partition roomAED 1,300 – AED 1,900
Private roomAED 1,800 – AED 2,600
A bed in a smaller room of 3–4 people costs AED 100–200 more than a bunk in a 6–8 person room in the same building — usually the best AED 150 you will spend here. At these rents DEWA, 24/7 air conditioning and Wi-Fi should be included, along with a wardrobe or locker per tenant. Kitchens and bathrooms are shared; six to eight tenants per bathroom is normal for Al Qusais.
Getting to work from Al Qusais
Al Qusais is served by Al Qusais, Dubai Airport Free Zone and Etisalat stations on the Green Line.
Who Al Qusais suits
- DAFZA and airport free-zone staff
- Workshop and industrial-area workers who want a metro stop nearby
- Anyone who wants Al Nahda's connectivity for slightly less rent
What to check before you pay in Al Qusais
- The residential and industrial halves of Al Qusais are very different — check which side the building is on
- Buildings nearest the industrial belt are the cheapest and the most crowded
- Etisalat is the end of the Green Line, so trains are empty going in and full coming back
Other options in Al Qusais
- Partition room in Al Qusais — AED 1,300 – AED 1,900 per month
- Private room in Al Qusais — AED 1,800 – AED 2,600 per month