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Monthly stays in Dubai, asked and answered

Can I rent a furnished apartment in Dubai for just one month?

Yes. fäm Living lets furnished, serviced apartments in Dubai and Ajman for 30 nights or more as a stay, not a tenancy. There is no twelve-month lease, no agency commission and no Ejari to register.

Are bills included in a monthly stay?

Yes. Electricity, water, cooling and Wi-Fi are already on and in our name, so there is nothing to connect or disconnect. Housekeeping is scheduled, at a frequency agreed before you arrive.

How much is a monthly stay?

Put your dates into the search and the price shown is for the whole stay, which you can book online. Or send us your dates and we quote, which is worth doing for longer or flexible stays. Either way the monthly rate is well below the nightly one.

Is there a deposit for a monthly stay?

Yes, a refundable AED 5,000 security deposit, collected separately before you move in and returned after a quick check of the apartment when you leave. There are no post-dated cheques. Dubai Tourism fees apply to the first 30 nights of a stay.

Can I stay for a month with children or a baby?

Yes. Tell us who is coming, including children and infants, and we suggest apartments with the space and bedrooms to fit. City Walk and Jumeirah Village Circle suit families on longer stays.

Can I extend a monthly stay?

Usually, subject to availability and the season's rates. Rent for an extended month is due five days before check-out. Winter months go early, so if your dates are firm it is worth asking well ahead.

Can I rent a furnished flat in Dubai short term, for a week or two?

Yes. The same furnished apartments are available by the night or the week as licensed holiday homes, and from 30 nights as a monthly stay. Search your dates and the price shown is for the whole stay, with bills and Wi-Fi included and no lease or agency fee.

Which area of Dubai is best for a month-long stay?

It depends on what the month is for. Business Bay and Downtown Dubai suit work and a first month in the city, City Walk suits families, Jumeirah Village Circle gives more space for the money, and Dubai Marina or Ajman suit a winter by the sea.

Can I rent a furnished apartment in Dubai long term without a yearly lease?

Yes. A monthly stay runs from 30 nights and can be extended month by month, so you can stay three, six or more months on a booking rather than a tenancy. There is no yearly lease, no agency fee and no Ejari, and bills and Wi-Fi are included.

Is a monthly stay cheaper than a yearly rental in Dubai?

Month for month a yearly lease usually costs less, but it comes with a year's commitment, cheques up front, an agency fee, a deposit, furniture and utility accounts. A monthly stay costs one amount with everything included and lets you leave or extend when your plans change.