Old Dubai
Al Karama
A compact low-rise neighbourhood inside Bur Dubai, between Sheikh Rashid Road and Khalid Bin Al Waleed Road, known for Karama Market, cheap eateries and walk-up apartment blocks. Rents are modest for such a central address. It is not open to foreign freehold ownership, and practically nothing is sold here.
- Studio rent
- AED 47,000per year
- 1-bed rent
- AED 70,000per year
- 2-bed rent
- AED 85,000per year
Averages published by Property Finder Area Insights, September 2026. How they are measured.
Living in Al Karama
Why people choose it
- One-bed asking rents around AED 70,000 in a central spot
- ADCB metro station and BurJuman interchange close by
- Markets, supermarkets and casual restaurants within walking distance
Worth knowing
- Ageing buildings and limited parking
- Rental only: not a freehold area for foreign buyers
- Character
- Low-rise, budget, street-market
- Master developer
- Various
- Since
- —
- Freehold
- No: leasehold / UAE & GCC nationals only
- Homes
- Apartments
- Metro
- ADCB
- Getting around
- Red Line at ADCB station, BurJuman interchange nearby and many RTA bus stops; direct road links to Sheikh Rashid Road and Zabeel
- Beach
- Not within walking distance
- Schools
- The Indian High School, Lycee Francais International, The Apple International Community School
Rent or buy
Al Karama in numbers
Renting
Popular with singles and small families who want central, affordable flats near the metro and can live with older buildings and busy streets.
| Studio | AED 47,000 |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | AED 70,000 |
| 2 bedrooms | AED 85,000 |
Buying
Not a buying market for foreigners: Property Finder notes no apartments for sale and DLD recorded one transaction in a year.
No published price average for this district yet: ask us for recent sales.
How these figures are measured
- Rents: Property Finder Area Insights (Al Karama), average asking (advertised) yearly rent by bedroom, retrieved 29 Sep 2026 source
- Prices: Property Finder Sale Transactions (DLD records), 12 months to 28 Sep 2026: one sale recorded, no apartment sales, so no average source
Asking figures reflect advertised listings, not signed contracts; transaction figures are Dubai Land Department records. Freehold: No: leasehold / UAE & GCC nationals only.
Out and about
Things to do in Al Karama
Visitors come for bargain shopping at Karama Market and inexpensive restaurants; a few mid-range hotels are nearby.
- Karama Marketmarket
Bargain stalls for clothes, bags and souvenirs
- Karama Parkpark
Neighbourhood green space, also called Lulu Park
- Zabeel Parkpark
Large park with the Dubai Frame on the district's edge
- Karama Shopping Centreshopping
Local shopping hub alongside Lulu Center and Zabeel Plaza
- Street muralsstreet art
Colourful graffiti on low-rise buildings around the market
Visiting, or just moved in? We can arrange a short stay or a tour around Al Karama.
Nearby
Neighbouring districts
Bur Dubai
heritage core, dense mid-rise
Zabeel
green central district, branded towers
Dubai Healthcare City
medical free zone with apartments
Deira
historic creekside trading quarter
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FAQ
Al Karama: common questions
Average asking rents per year in Al Karama: studio AED 47,000, one-bedroom AED 70,000, two-bedroom AED 85,000 (Property Finder Area Insights, September 2026). Actual rents depend on the building, view, floor and furnishing.
No: leasehold / UAE & GCC nationals only. Check the exact building or community before you commit; our partner agents can confirm the title type.
Yes: ADCB station. Red Line at ADCB station, BurJuman interchange nearby and many RTA bus stops; direct road links to Sheikh Rashid Road and Zabeel
One-bed asking rents around AED 70,000 in a central spot. ADCB metro station and BurJuman interchange close by. Markets, supermarkets and casual restaurants within walking distance. On the other hand: ageing buildings and limited parking. rental only: not a freehold area for foreign buyers.
Karama Market (bargain stalls for clothes, bags and souvenirs); Karama Park (neighbourhood green space, also called lulu park); Zabeel Park (large park with the dubai frame on the district's edge); Karama Shopping Centre (local shopping hub alongside lulu center and zabeel plaza).