From sleek waterfront apartments and luxurious desert villas to tiny studio units, Dubai’s real estate market is making waves by catering for all kinds of tastes and budgets. A recent listing for a “partition with balcony” available for AED 2,700 per month (over Rs 62,000) has left the Internet stunned. Described as a "Ready-to-move-in Partition with balcony," the space is located in the upscale Dubai Marina and offers enough room for only a single bed, a bedside table, and a cupboard. In Dubai’s rental market, a “partition with balcony” typically refers to a small section of an apartment or villa that has been divided, often with temporary walls, curtains, or glass, to create a private area for a tenant. It functions more like a cubicle-sized space. Despite its size, the asking rent of AED 2,700, along with a deposit of AED 500 (Rs 11,000), has raised eyebrows. Several users on Instagram couldn’t believe the price for such a tiny area, showcasing the growing contrast between luxury and affordability in Dubai’s rental landscape. Many users compared their property to flats in Mumbai. Sharing the video, an Instagram handle @neson.servies wrote, “Ready-to-move-in Partition with balcony for rent in marina, dubai. Ladies only apartment,” Watch here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Neson Services (@neson.services) The video quickly went viral, amassing a range of reactions. “It’s heaven for Mumbaikars,” a user wrote. “With all sorts of taxations, high cost of visas, high cost of property & restrictions UAE is fast moving out as favourable country for foreigners. Expat businesses on look out for favourable destinations,” another user commented. “There's even an Eiffel Tower in there,” a third user wrote. In February, a video of a man giving a tour of a tiny 1BR (balcony-room) flat worth Rs 25,000 per month. The video showed the man standing in the centre of the room, highlighting its cramped size by stretching out his arms to touch both walls at once. He further lay down to illustrate the dimensions, effortlessly reaching the opposite wall with his hands and feet.
