🇦🇪 Student housing in UAE (2026)

We track 4 residences across 1 cities in UAE — listed rates start around AED 220/wk (indicative). Housing is mapped against 11 QS-ranked universities so you can search by campus, not just by postcode.

4residences
1cities
11QS universities
AED 220from, per week (indicative)

Cities

Choose a city in UAE

Sorted by number of listed residences. From-prices are the lowest indicative rate in each city.

Dubai

4 residences · Zayed University, Canadian University of Dubai +1

from AED 220 indicative

Universities

Top QS-ranked universities in UAE

All 703 universities →
QS #177 Khalifa University of Science and Technology Google 4.7★ · 3 campus reviews Housing nearby → QS #229 United Arab Emirates University Google 4.4★ · 867 campus reviews Housing nearby → QS #272 American University of Sharjah (AUS) Google 4.4★ · 951 campus reviews Housing nearby → QS #328 University of Sharjah Google 4.1★ · 742 campus reviews Housing nearby → QS #391 Abu Dhabi University Google 4.3★ · 863 campus reviews Housing nearby → QS #440 Ajman University Google 4.5★ · 1,965 campus reviews Housing nearby → QS #558 Al Ain University Google 3.8★ · 265 campus reviews Housing nearby → QS #591 American University of Ras Al Khaimah ( AURAK ) Google 4.1★ · 319 campus reviews Housing nearby → QS #595 Zayed University Google 4.3★ · 302 campus reviews Housing nearby → QS #604 Canadian University of Dubai Google 4.1★ · 482 campus reviews Housing nearby →

Resident-rated

Highly rated residences in UAE

Best Google ratings among residences with 10+ published reviews.

Staybridge Suites - Al Maktoum Airport — student accommodation in Dubai 4.8 (4,823)

Staybridge Suites - Al Maktoum Airport

Dubai, UAE

from AED 220/wkindicative — confirm with the operator

Makaan — student accommodation in Dubai 4.6 (1,913)

Makaan

Dubai, UAE

from AED 2,295/moindicative — confirm with the operator

Yugo Dubailand — student accommodation in Dubai 4.6 (581)

Yugo Dubailand

Dubai, UAE

from AED 3,150/moindicative — confirm with the operator

Al Sufouh Suites - Al Sufouh — student accommodation in Dubai 4.4 (73)

Al Sufouh Suites - Al Sufouh

Dubai, UAE

pricing on enquiry confirm with the operator

UAE housing FAQ

How much does student housing cost in UAE?
Listed rates in our database start around AED 220/wk (Dubai), and vary widely by city, room type and lease length. All figures are indicative — confirm the current rate with the operator before signing.
Which cities in UAE have the most student housing?
Dubai (4 residences) lead our listings. In total we track 4 residences across 1 UAE cities.
How do I book a room in UAE?
Shortlist residences on FindStay, then enquire directly with the operator — they handle contracts, deposits and payments. If you’d like help comparing options first, ask Robin in the chat; an advisor follows up within one business day.

Not sure which UAE city fits you?

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