Find your space.
Pay less. Live better.
Bed spaces, partitions, rooms and studios across the UAE, from AED 400 a month. See the real price, deposit and bills before you message anyone.
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Just listedLuxury Furnished ApartmentAl Nahda (Dubai) · AED 4,999/moBrowse by type
Choose how you want to live
From a shared bed near the metro to a studio of your own. Every price shown is the real monthly rent.
Fresh bed spaces
Typically AED 775 a month
Partitions near the metro
10 minutes’ walk or less
Private rooms under AED 2,500
Your own door, shared kitchen
Bills included, no deposit
Move in with just the first month
How it works
Simple on both sides
For renters
Find me a room- 1Search or askFilter by area, metro, budget and move-in date, or answer five questions and we’ll match you.
- 2Check the detailsRent, deposit, upfront cost, bills, bathroom and who can live there, on every listing.
- 3Book a viewingOne tap sends the lister your name, date and budget on WhatsApp.
- 4View, then payNever transfer money before you’ve seen the place and met the lister.
For owners
List your place- 1Tell us about itType, area, rent and who it suits. About two minutes.
- 2Send photosShare 4 to 8 photos on WhatsApp. We write and check the listing.
- 3Get verifiedPhone and ID checked; consent and permit details earn the compliance badge.
- 4Take inquiriesRenters reach you pre-qualified. Mark it rented in one tap.
Trust & safety
Safety you can see on every listing
Dubai’s shared-housing rules now require permits for partitions and landlord consent for sharing. We show you what’s been declared and checked before you pick up the phone.
Badges show what we’ve checked. They aren’t a government approval or a legal guarantee. Read the listing and your contract before you sign.
Verified compliant
The lister uploaded the landlord’s written consent and, for partitions, declared a shared-housing permit. We check the documents are complete and match the listing.
Verified lister
Phone verified, with identity checked against Emirates ID. UAE PASS sign-in is on the way.
Report in two taps
Already rented, wrong price, unsafe or looks like a scam? We review reports within 24 hours and pause the listing while we check.
Never pay before viewing
Don’t send a deposit or rent before you’ve seen the place. Stayshay will never ask you to pay over WhatsApp.
For owners and landlords
Fill your room without the back-and-forth
List for free in under five minutes. Get WhatsApp inquiries that already include name, move-in date and budget.
- Free to list. No commission, no card.
- Pre-qualified inquiries. Each one arrives with move-in date and budget.
- Compliance badge. Upload consent and permit details to get Verified compliant. Renters filter for it.
- Mark rented in one tap. The calls stop once your room is let.
Partitions and bed spaces need landlord consent and the applicable permit. We may pause listings we can’t check.
Neighbourhoods
Live close to work, not just close to cheap
Al Nahda (Dubai)9 places · typically AED 1,200
Deira9 places · typically AED 800
Al Karama8 places · typically AED 1,750
Al Barsha 18 places · typically AED 1,550
International City7 places · typically AED 3,500
Bur Dubai7 places · typically AED 1,100
Al Mankhool6 places · typically AED 3,250
Al Nahda (Sharjah)6 places · typically AED 1,800Questions
Good to know before you move
Are partitions legal in Dubai?
Only with the right approvals. Under Dubai’s shared-housing rules, partitioned rooms and bed spaces need a permit, and only owners or licensed operators may rent them out. A tenant needs the landlord’s written consent to sublet. On Stayshay, listings that declare consent and a permit get a Verified compliant badge once we’ve checked the documents. Stayshay is not a government body and doesn’t issue or confirm permits. For a definitive answer, check with Dubai Municipality.
Is Stayshay free?
Yes, for renters. Listing is free for landlords too. Optional boosts will come later.
Does Stayshay charge commission?
No. Some listers do, and their listings say so. Use the No commission filter to hide them.
What does “Verified lister” mean?
We’ve confirmed the lister’s phone number and identity. It doesn’t mean we’ve inspected the property, so always view before you pay.
How do I contact a lister?
Tap WhatsApp on any listing. Your name, move-in date and budget are filled in for you, and we keep a record of the request.
Should I pay a deposit to hold a room?
Not before you’ve viewed it in person. If someone pressures you to pay first, report the listing.
Can Stayshay find a place for me?
Yes. Answer five questions in Find me a room and we’ll show what fits now, then WhatsApp you new matches and help book viewings.
Which cities do you cover?
Dubai first, then Sharjah, Abu Dhabi and Ajman. Rules differ by emirate, and badges follow Dubai rules unless the listing says otherwise.
