Borton House, Motor City, Dubai. Courtesy Better Homes
Borton House, Motor City, Dubai. Courtesy Better Homes

On the market: a studio apartment in Motor City, Dubai



Annual rent for a studio apartment in Motor City, Dubai: Dh60,000

Features This 611-square-foot apartment is in Motor City's Barton House 1. It offers built-in wardrobes, a good-sized balcony and a fully equipped kitchen.

Pros Communal facilities include a gym and swimming pool. You are within walking distance of Uptown Motor City, a belt of retail units that includes coffee shops, a supermarket, restaurants, pet shops and beauty salons.

Cons Noise from the Dubai Autodrome may disturb you on certain occasions.

They say Pay Dh60,000 for 12 months' rent and you will get one month extra thrown in.

We say This is a nice leafy community with all the facilities you need. You could do a whole lot worse for this price.

Contact Better Homes, 600 522233, www.bhomes.com

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