The Dubai International Financial Centre is the city's global finance hub, home to the Gate Village arts district, hundreds of restaurants and bars, and a walkable grid of towers. It's minutes from Downtown Dubai and connected to the rest of the city via Financial Centre Metro. Professionals who want to live where they work choose DIFC: contact owners directly here and skip the 5% agency fee.
International schools nearby.
How do I rent a property in DIFC without an agent?
On DubaiDirect, every listing is posted directly by the landlord. Browse properties in DIFC, find one you like, and click "WhatsApp owner" to contact them directly. No middleman involved.
How much can I save by renting without an agent?
Dubai real estate agents typically charge 5% of the annual rent as their fee. On a 100,000 AED apartment that's 5,000 AED you keep in your pocket: every year you stay.
Is it safe to rent directly from a landlord in the UAE?
Yes. In the UAE, tenancy contracts are regulated by RERA (Real Estate Regulatory Agency). You can verify any property's registration on the Dubai REST app. DubaiDirect also shows a Verified badge on owners who have completed our identity verification.
Bedrooms
Type
Price (AED/year)
Furnished only
Flexible payment
