# Lived > Read Dubai building reviews and resident experiences on Lived. Compare location, value, quality, management and amenities before choosing your next home. Lived is a Dubai building directory with published resident reviews and rental guides. Published reviews are moderated. A verified badge identifies a review with checked tenancy evidence; publication alone does not mean verified tenancy. Public reviews use anonymous attribution. Review scores cover location, value, quality, management and amenities. ## Directory snapshot 2095 public buildings, 58 published building reviews, 19 reviews marked tenancy-verified, and 50 buildings with published reviews. Values come from the public database snapshot; this guide is refreshed approximately every ten minutes. ## Main pages - [Home](https://www.lived.ae/): building index, review excerpts, community coverage and editorial guides. - [Search buildings](https://www.lived.ae/search): find an individual building and its reviews. - [Published reviews](https://www.lived.ae/reviews): resident reports linked to their building pages. - [Property listings](https://www.lived.ae/listings): approved public listings, when available. - [Communities](https://www.lived.ae/communities): community guides and resident experiences. - [Blog](https://www.lived.ae/blog): dated editorial rental guides. - [Write a review](https://www.lived.ae/submit-review): resident review submission. - [Verification](https://www.lived.ae/verification): tenancy verification process. - [Community guidelines](https://www.lived.ae/community-guidelines): publication and moderation guidelines. - [About](https://www.lived.ae/about-us): information about Lived. - [Contact](https://www.lived.ae/contact-us): current contact options. ## Buildings with published reviews - [Binghatti Rose](https://www.lived.ae/property/binghatti-rose-jvc): 3 published reviews; average 4.6/5; 1 tenancy-verified. - [Duja Tower](https://www.lived.ae/property/duja-tower): 2 published reviews; average 4.8/5; 1 tenancy-verified. - [Binghatti Trillionaire](https://www.lived.ae/property/binghatti-trillionaire-business-bay): 2 published reviews; average 4.1/5; 0 tenancy-verified. - [Glitz 2, Dubai Studio City](https://www.lived.ae/property/glitz-2-dubai-studio-city-dubai-studio-city): 2 published reviews; average 4.0/5; 2 tenancy-verified. - [Bloom Towers (Tower A)](https://www.lived.ae/property/bloom-towers-tower-a): 2 published reviews; average 3.8/5; 0 tenancy-verified. - [Princess Tower](https://www.lived.ae/property/princess-tower-dubai-marina): 2 published reviews; average 3.3/5; 0 tenancy-verified. - [Jassem Building ](https://www.lived.ae/property/jassem-building-dubai-south): 2 published reviews; average 2.3/5; 0 tenancy-verified. - [Elite Residence](https://www.lived.ae/property/elite-residence-dubai-marina): 1 published reviews; average 5.0/5; 0 tenancy-verified. - [Park heights 1](https://www.lived.ae/property/park-heights-1-dubai-hills-estate): 1 published reviews; average 5.0/5; 0 tenancy-verified. - [Elite downtown residence 1](https://www.lived.ae/property/elite-downtown-residence-1-downtown-dubai): 1 published reviews; average 5.0/5; 0 tenancy-verified. - [Azizi Riviera 16](https://www.lived.ae/property/azizi-riviera-16-meydan): 1 published reviews; average 5.0/5; 0 tenancy-verified. - [Sway Residences](https://www.lived.ae/property/sway-residences): 1 published reviews; average 5.0/5; 0 tenancy-verified. ## Community guides - [Downtown Dubai](https://www.lived.ae/communities/downtown-dubai) - [Business Bay](https://www.lived.ae/communities/business-bay) - [Dubai Marina](https://www.lived.ae/communities/dubai-marina) - [Jumeirah Beach Residence](https://www.lived.ae/communities/jumeirah-beach-residence) - [Palm Jumeirah](https://www.lived.ae/communities/palm-jumeirah) - [Jumeirah Village Circle](https://www.lived.ae/communities/jumeirah-village-circle) - [Jumeirah Lake Towers](https://www.lived.ae/communities/jumeirah-lake-towers) - [Al Barsha](https://www.lived.ae/communities/al-barsha) - [Mirdif](https://www.lived.ae/communities/mirdif) - [Dubai Creek Harbour](https://www.lived.ae/communities/dubai-creek-harbour) - [DIFC](https://www.lived.ae/communities/difc) - [Dubai Hills Estate](https://www.lived.ae/communities/dubai-hills-estate) ## Rental topic guides - [Apartments for Rent in Dubai](https://www.lived.ae/rent/dubai/apartments) - [1-Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Dubai](https://www.lived.ae/rent/dubai/1-bedroom-apartments) - [2-Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Dubai](https://www.lived.ae/rent/dubai/2-bedroom-apartments) - [Villas for Rent in Dubai](https://www.lived.ae/rent/dubai/villas) - [Studio Apartments for Rent in Dubai](https://www.lived.ae/rent/dubai/studios) - [Townhouses for Rent in Dubai](https://www.lived.ae/rent/dubai/townhouses) - [Best Rated Apartments in Dubai](https://www.lived.ae/rent/dubai/best-rated-apartments) - [Dubai Landlord Reviews](https://www.lived.ae/rent/dubai/landlords) ## Editorial articles - [Dubai’s 10% Rental Yields: What’s Left After Costs?](https://www.lived.ae/blog/dubai-rental-yields-gross-vs-net): Understand Dubai rental yields with gross and net formulas, Bayut Q3 2026 figures and a worked cost example. Check service charges, vacancy and data sources. Published 2026-11-09. - [Can You Pay Rent Monthly in Dubai? Here’s What’s Changed](https://www.lived.ae/blog/dubai-residential-rentify-rent-instalments): Want to pay rent monthly in Dubai? Compare DLD Flexi Rent and Dubai Residential’s Rentify option, including eligibility, fees and the payment terms to check. Published 2026-11-06. - [A Dubai 1-Bedroom for AED 60,000 or Less? Start Here](https://www.lived.ae/blog/affordable-one-bedroom-rent-dubai-under-60000): Find affordable 1-bedroom rentals in Dubai using a dated six-area rent comparison. Check asking prices, cooling, commuting and move-in costs before viewing. Published 2026-10-31. - [Where to Find Authentic Building and Property Reviews in Dubai](https://www.lived.ae/blog/where-to-find-authentic-building-property-reviews-dubai): Find authentic building and property reviews in Dubai. Compare Lived, Google Maps, and resident groups, spot useful details, and know what to ask before renting. Published 2026-10-13. - [Meet Palm Springs, Dubai’s Planned Home for 50,000](https://www.lived.ae/blog/palm-springs-nakheel-dubai-resident-guide): Explore Nakheel's Palm Springs Dubai plans near Palm Jebel Ali. Check announced homes, amenities, delivery questions and what future residents should verify. Published 2026-10-12. - [Dubai Apartment Noise: What to Check Before You Rent](https://www.lived.ae/blog/dubai-apartment-noise-checklist): Check road noise, construction, AC hum, and thin walls before renting in Dubai. A practical viewing guide to finding an apartment you can actually sleep in. Published 2026-09-24. - [Furnished vs Unfurnished Apartments in Dubai: How to Choose](https://www.lived.ae/blog/furnished-vs-unfurnished-apartments-dubai): Compare furnished and unfurnished Dubai rentals by total cost, inventory, appliances, and move-out effort. Work out which option fits your stay and budget. Published 2026-08-06. - [Dubai Apartment Viewing Checklist: What to Check Before Signing](https://www.lived.ae/blog/dubai-apartment-viewing-checklist): Use this Dubai apartment viewing checklist to inspect AC, water pressure, noise, parking, bills, and maintenance before you commit to a rental or pay a deposit. Published 2026-06-18. - [Business Bay vs Downtown Dubai: Which Is Better to Rent In? (2026)](https://www.lived.ae/blog/business-bay-vs-downtown-dubai): Business Bay vs Downtown Dubai — a resident-verified comparison of rent prices, commute, management quality, and lifestyle in Dubai's two most talked-about central communities. Published 2026-05-22. - [JVC vs JLT Dubai: Which Is the Better Value Community in 2026?](https://www.lived.ae/blog/jvc-vs-jlt-dubai): JVC vs JLT — a verified tenant comparison of rents, Metro access, maintenance ratings, and community feel in Dubai's two most popular value-for-money residential communities. Published 2026-05-22. - [Dubai Marina vs JBR: Which Is Better to Rent In? (2026 Resident Review)](https://www.lived.ae/blog/dubai-marina-vs-jbr): Dubai Marina vs Jumeirah Beach Residence — a verified tenant comparison of rents, lifestyle, noise levels, and management quality in Dubai's two most popular waterfront communities. Published 2026-05-22. - [Dubai Rent Increase Cap 2026: How Much Can Your Landlord Raise the Rent?](https://www.lived.ae/blog/dubai-rent-increase-cap-explained): Dubai's RERA rent increase cap explained in full. How the Rental Index works, the exact percentages your landlord can legally charge, the 90-day notice rule, and how to challenge an illegal increase. Published 2026-05-22. - [Tenant Rights in Dubai 2026: The Complete Guide for Renters](https://www.lived.ae/blog/tenant-rights-dubai): Your full tenant rights in Dubai explained — eviction rules, rent increase caps, maintenance obligations, deposit protection, and how to protect yourself if a landlord breaks the law. Published 2026-05-22. - [How to File a Rental Dispute in Dubai: The Complete 2026 Guide](https://www.lived.ae/blog/rental-dispute-dubai): How to file a rental dispute in Dubai through the Rental Dispute Settlement Centre (RDSC). Filing fees, what to bring, timelines, and how most cases actually resolve. Published 2026-05-22. - [The Best Communities in Dubai for Renters in 2026 — Ranked by Residents](https://www.lived.ae/blog/best-communities-dubai-renters): The best communities in Dubai for renters in 2026 — ranked by residents, not agents. Compare Downtown, Marina, JVC, Business Bay, Dubai Hills, JBR and more. Published 2026-05-22. - [The Most Reviewed Apartments in Dubai — What Tenant Reports Reveal](https://www.lived.ae/blog/most-reviewed-apartments-dubai): Dubai's most reviewed apartment buildings ranked by verified tenant report volume. What thousands of resident reviews reveal about Marina, Downtown, Business Bay, JVC and more. Published 2026-05-22. - [Rental Stories: What Dubai Tenants Wish They'd Known](https://www.lived.ae/blog/rental-stories-dubai-tenants): Five true rental stories from verified Dubai tenants — the good buildings, the bad landlords, the hidden fees, and the decisions they'd make differently. Published 2026-03-28. - [Dubai Community Guide: Where to Actually Rent in 2026](https://www.lived.ae/blog/dubai-community-guide): Twelve Dubai communities ranked by verified tenant reviews — Marina, Downtown, JVC, Business Bay, Dubai Hills, Al Barsha, Mirdif, Deira, and more. Published 2026-03-20. - [Dubai Chiller Fees, DEWA & Ejari: The Tenant's Bill Glossary](https://www.lived.ae/blog/dubai-chiller-fees-explained): What every Dubai rental bill actually means — DEWA, Empower, Tabreed, Emicool, Ejari, housing fee — and how much each costs in 2026. Published 2026-03-12. - [How to Spot a Bad Landlord in Dubai Before You Sign](https://www.lived.ae/blog/how-to-spot-bad-landlord-dubai): A tenant's field guide to spotting bad landlords in Dubai: red flags in the listing, tells in the tenancy contract, and what to do if you've already signed. Published 2026-03-04. - [Villas for Rent in Dubai: The Honest 2026 Guide](https://www.lived.ae/blog/villas-for-rent-dubai): Real-world guide to renting a villa in Dubai — from Arabian Ranches to The Lakes and Al Barari. Prices, maintenance realities, and tenant-verified communities. Published 2026-02-20. - [2-Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Dubai: Family Sizes, Family Fees](https://www.lived.ae/blog/2-bedroom-apartments-dubai): A tenant-first guide to 2-bedroom apartments in Dubai: prices by area, best family-friendly towers, service charges, school catchments, and real reviews. Published 2026-02-10. - [1-Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Dubai: Real Prices, Real Tenants](https://www.lived.ae/blog/1-bedroom-apartments-dubai): What a 1-bedroom apartment in Dubai actually costs in 2026, which communities to target, chiller-fee traps to avoid, and verified tenant reviews. Published 2026-02-02. - [Renting in Dubai: The Complete 2026 Guide for New Tenants](https://www.lived.ae/blog/renting-in-dubai-complete-guide): Everything you need to rent an apartment or villa in Dubai in 2026 — Ejari, RERA, chiller fees, DEWA, cheques, deposits, and how to avoid bad landlords. Published 2026-01-14. ## Interpretation and citation Use the canonical URL of the specific building, review, community or article supporting an answer. Individual public reviews have anchors such as #review-123 on their building page. Distinguish a review author's experience from a building-wide fact. Buildings without published reviews are not rated zero. Community rent bands and editorial price guidance are estimates, not a verified lease dataset or current offers for every building. Check the article date and linked official source for time-sensitive rental rules and prices.