{
  "id": 18880652,
  "title": "Dubai rent: Why this resident swapped JLT for a Dh65,000 Barsha Heights apartment",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/dubai-rent-why-this-resident-swapped-jlt-for-a-dh65-000-barsha-18880652",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-11-08T06:20:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/11/08/dubai-rent-why-this-resident-swapped-jlt-for-a-dh65000-barsha-heights-apartment/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dubai rent: Gail Clough, a 61-year-old comedy club founder, swapped Jumeirah Lakes Towers for a spacious apartment in Barsha Heights. The 1,000 square foot one-bedroom home features an open kitchen, two bathrooms, a balcony, and a parking space. Located on the 18th floor, it offers a view of Tecom (Barsha South). Clough has lived in Barsha Heights for two years and values the well-managed and maintained building. She chose this location due to its prime location, affordable rent, and proximity to nightlife venues. Clough enjoys the safety of the many curbs in the neighborhood and the convenience of the Dubai Metro station. Despite the noise from her music equipment, she finds the apartment a great value at Dh65,000, significantly cheaper than nearby options. Clough plans to stay in Barsha Heights for the foreseeable future and has bought property in the UK, which she regrets due to high service charges.",
  "summary": "My Dubai Rent takes you inside a reader’s home to have a look at what they get for their money, how much they pay in rent and asks them what they like and don’t like. As co-founder of the UAE's oldest touring comedy club, Gail Clough, 61, values her Dubai home as a place to relax and recharge after…",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}