Al Qusais

Wikipedia places Al Qusais in eastern Dubai, forming part of the emirate's northern border with Sharjah, and lists Al Nahda, Al Twar and Muhaisnah as neighbours. Its population was 63,532 in 2016, according to the Dubai Statistics Center figure cited by Wikipedia. Bayut says Al Qusais 1 is the most popular section and sits near Al Ittihad Road (E11).

The district has six official sub-areas: one residential area, Al Qusais First, and five industrial areas, Al Qusais Industrial First to Fifth. In listings and everyday use, "Al Qusais 1", "2" and "3" are pockets of the residential area. Knowing which part you are looking at matters from the first search:

Neighbouring areas have a similar older character. Compare Al Nahda, Muhaisnah and Al Twar if the exact location matters less to you than the rent.

Al Qusais is mostly flats. Bayut describes low-rise apartment buildings with a few newer mid-rise buildings that offer many more amenities than the older blocks, and says the area has few villas. Because the area has so many buildings, this table describes the types and what to check rather than naming individual towers.

Parking is often on the street and contested, and Bayut says visitors must rely on street parking. Our parking checklist lists what to ask before you sign.

Bayut's and dubizzle's H1 2026 reports do not list Al Qusais, and we could not open a dated 2026 source with an area average, so we give no rent or price table. Check recent asking rents on live listings and compare several buildings. Our rent increase guide and rent increase calculator help you check a renewal.

Browse live listings on our studios for rent, 1 bedroom apartments for rent and 2 bedroom apartments for rent pages, and filter to Al Qusais.

Most renters in Al Qusais deal with the landlord, not a service charge, but owners and buyers should check the building's charges. They vary by building, so we give no area figure. Ask for the latest invoice and check the building on the official Dubai REST index. Our service charge index guide and service charge checking guide explain how. The index is on Dubai REST.

Generally not. We could not find Al Qusais on an official list of freehold areas, and the Dubai Land Department's investor guide, which is undated, does not list it. Buyers drawn by rental demand usually compare it with freehold areas a similar distance out, such as Al Jaddaf or Jumeirah Village Circle. Confirm the title deed for any unit before you pay a deposit, and read our guide for foreign buyers. The Dubai Land Department can confirm status.

1. Confirm the sub-area. Ask whether the address is in the residential area or an industrial area, and how far the building is from the industrial zone.
2. Walk to the metro. Five stations serve the district, but the distance from your door to the nearest one varies a lot. Walk it in summer heat before you decide.
3. Test the air conditioning. Older blocks differ in condition, and our rental maintenance guide explains who pays for repairs.
4. Listen for aircraft. Visit at different times of day, because noise depends on orientation and distance from the airport.
5. Ask about utilities. Some landlords bundle them, which changes the real monthly cost. Our DEWA and chiller guide explains the difference.
6. Check parking. Street parking is contested, so ask whether a bay comes with the flat.

Al Qusais is served by the Dubai Metro Green Line. Wikipedia and Bayut list five Green Line stations in the area: Etisalat, Al Qusais, Dubai Airport Free Zone, Al Nahda and Stadium. Dubai International Airport Terminal 2 is about 4 km from the Dubai Airport Free Zone station, according to Wikipedia. Bayut also notes an RTA bus network, and warns that public transport can be an issue if you do not live on a main road. Check current routes on rta.ae.

Bayut's area guide states these approximate drive times:

Bayut notes that the area is a significant distance from newer communities such as Dubailand and Palm Jumeirah, so it suits Dubai Marina or Media City commuters poorly. Test your own route at the hour you would travel.

The airport shapes daily life here. Dubai International Airport Terminal 2 is about 4 km from the Dubai Airport Free Zone station, and Bayut states 11 minutes by car to the airport via Al Ittihad Road. That helps airline, logistics and free-zone staff and frequent travellers. It also means aircraft noise on some streets, so a viewing at a quiet hour can mislead. Visit in the morning and the evening, ask neighbours, and look at which way the windows and balcony face. If noise is a concern, use the Pros and cons table below to weigh it against the rent.

Wikipedia says the district has Arabic, Australian, British, American and Indian curriculum schools. Bayut names Apple International School, The Westminster School and Dubai Scholars Private School (UK curriculum), and Woodlem Park School, The Millennium School and Bilva Indian School (Indian curriculum). Check current ratings and fees on the KHDA school directory.

For healthcare, Bayut lists Thumbay Hospital, Zulekha Hospital, Aster Clinic, Medicure Poly Clinic and Grand Infinity Medical Centre. The Dubai Health Authority lists licensed facilities.

Al Qusais Pond Park on Baghdad Street has a two-kilometre jogging track and a pond, according to Bayut. Al Nahda Pond Park is in the neighbouring community, and Al Mamzar Beach Park is the closest beach area. Shopping includes Al Mulla Plaza on Al Ittihad Road, Madina Mall across Beirut Street in Muhaisnah, and a two-storey Lulu Hypermarket next to the Stadium metro station.

The community feels like a settled working neighbourhood rather than a destination. Wikipedia notes that government bodies are based here, including Al Qusais Police Station, founded in 1977, and the Dubai Civil Defence headquarters. Aircraft noise is a factor on some streets because of the airport. Bayut describes wide streets, affordable dining and proximity to Deira as the main attractions.

Gulf Business, citing Property Finder's June 2026 data, reported average advertised one-bedroom rents in some nearby areas. Al Qusais was not in that list, so we show it for context only.

Al Nahda is the closest comparison for location and building type. See our complete tenant guide for how to compare areas on more than rent.

• Workers in Deira, Al Nahda, Sharjah or near the airport. The metro and E311 make the commute simple.
• Families who want space. Older flats are often larger. Check noise, parking and schools before choosing.
• Budget-conscious renters. Compare several buildings, and ask whether utilities are bundled.
• Buyers. Freehold options are limited, so most buyers compare Al Qusais with freehold areas.

Rentals are the main market. Register the contract through Ejari, which our Ejari guide explains, and read our deposit guide before you pay. Before viewing, check the exact sub-area, how close the building is to the industrial zone, the age of the air conditioning, parking and whether utilities are bundled. Buyers should read our Dubai Land Department fees guide and the title deed and Oqood guide.