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The cheapest places to live in Abu Dhabi – in pictures


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Rents have been falling in Abu Dhabi over the past year because of the economic slowdown from lower oil prices. The latest property report from Dubizzle and the consultancy JLL forecasts a modest recovery in the coming years, but for now prices should continue to decline in some neighbourhoods. Here are the most affordable areas to live in the city, according to the report.

Tourist Club Area

5.6 million searches on Dubizzle last year

1-bedroom: Dh60,000

2-bedroom: Dh80,000

Al Ghadeer

650,000 searches on Dubizzle last year

1-bedroom: Dh55,000

2-bedroom: Dh73,000

Al Muroor

3.3 million searches on Dubizzle last year

1-bedroom: Dh52,000

2-bedroom: Dh68,000

Khalifa City

5.4 million searches on Dubizzle last year

1-bedroom: Dh53,000

2-bedroom: Dh78,000

Mohammed bin Zayed city

6.4 million searches on Dubizzle last year

1-bedroom: Dh49,000

2-bedroom: Dh68,000