Moving to Dubai usually means a gap between arriving and moving into your own home. You need somewhere to live while you view properties, open accounts and get settled, and a standard hotel room gets cramped fast. A furnished hotel apartment fills that gap.
Why a hotel apartment while you house-hunt
- A kitchen and a washer-dryer: cook your own meals and do your own laundry instead of eating out every night.
- Separate rooms: a living room to work from, and bedrooms for the family.
- No set-up: no furniture to buy, no utility accounts to open, no contract to sign before you know the city.
- Flexible length: stay a week, a month or longer while you find the right home.
Why Dubai Investment Park is a useful base
DIP sits in south-west Dubai, close to the residential communities many newcomers look at first, and to the business districts of Jebel Ali and Dubai South. From Abar Hotel Apartments:
| Area | By road | By car |
|---|
| Green Community | About 1 km | About 2 min |
| Dubai Production City | 8.5 km | About 10 min |
| Motor City | 13.6 km | About 12 min |
| Dubai Sports City | 14.2 km | About 11 min |
| JAFZA One, Jebel Ali Free Zone | 18.1 km | About 14 min |
| Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT) | 18.8 km | About 16 min |
| Mediclinic Parkview Hospital | 20.6 km | About 15 min |
| Dubai Hills Mall | 21.1 km | About 16 min |
| Dubai Internet City | 21.9 km | About 16 min |
Distances are measured by road from the hotel and drive times are without traffic (Geoapify routing, October 2026).
Your first weeks: a practical checklist
- Book your first weeks in advance so you land with a fixed address.
- Allow time for residency paperwork. Visa, medical and ID steps take time; keep your passport, photos and documents together.
- View areas at the times you'll travel. Drive your future commute at rush hour before you sign a lease.
- Check schools and nurseries early if you're moving with children; places fill up.
- Use the apartment as your office. Free Wi-Fi and a separate living room make remote work easy.
Choosing your apartment
A studio (53 m²) or one-bedroom apartment (70 m²) suits one person or a couple. A two-bedroom apartment (105 m², up to 5 guests) suits a family, and three- and four-bedroom apartments sleep up to 8 and 10.
What's included at Abar
Housekeeping twice a week, free Wi-Fi, free covered parking with EV charging, a rooftop pool, the 24-hour Oxygen Gym, sauna and steam rooms, Gul Cafe & Restaurant, 24-hour reception and a doctor on call.
Frequently asked questions
Can I rent a furnished hotel apartment by the month in Dubai?
At Abar Hotel Apartments, monthly rates depend on the season and are not offered on every date. See our weekly and monthly stays.
What is included in a hotel apartment stay?
A furnished apartment with a kitchen or kitchenette and a washer-dryer, free Wi-Fi, free covered parking, housekeeping twice a week, the rooftop pool and the 24-hour gym.
Which areas are close to Dubai Investment Park?
Green Community is about 1 km away. Dubai Production City is 8.5 km, Motor City 13.6 km, Dubai Sports City 14.2 km, Jumeirah Lakes Towers 18.8 km and Dubai Hills Mall 21.1 km by road.
Is it suitable for a family relocating with children?
Yes. Two-bedroom apartments sleep up to 5, three-bedroom up to 8 and four-bedroom up to 10, each with a kitchen. See family apartments.
Are utilities and Wi-Fi included?
You stay in a serviced hotel apartment, so there are no separate utility accounts to set up, and Wi-Fi is free. Confirm what your long-stay quote includes with reservations.
