General UoBD Guidance

The University of Birmingham Dubai does not directly provide student accommodation, but we have provided the details of three providers of purpose built student accommodation that are closest to campus and just a short journey away from Dubai International Academic City. They are Uninest, DSOA University Residences and KSK Homes

Uninest: is owned and operated by GSA who are the leading Global Student Accommodation Company worldwide. Located in Dubailand which is about 15 minutes from our campus

• Facilities:  study room and offers the ‘Space to Grow’ programme providing learning and experience opportunities to help you get the best from your time in Dubai.
  • Rooftop swimming pool,
  • Fully equipped gym,
  • High speed broadband and wifi,
  • 24-hour security,
  • Laundrette facilities,
  • Car parking,
  • Weekly cleaning
  • Outdoor terrace

For full details please visit uninestsudents.ae

DSOA University Residences: is owned and operated by Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority, located in the heart of Dubai Silicon Oasis which is about 8 minutes from our campus.  

• Facilities:  Furnished with beds, study table, chair, lamp, shelf, built-in wardrobes, personal safe and mini fridges in studio rooms and a large fridge in the apartment units
  • Bathroom in each room
  • Social areas
  • Free laundry services (self-serve washers and dryers available)
  • Please purchase your own bedding
  • Free high speed Wi-Fi.
  • Transportation (One pickup & One Drop off) or more, based on the number of students registered.
  • Basketball, volleyball and football courts
  • Daily shuttle bus to shopping malls and downtown Dubai.
  • Complimentary cleaning service once per week.
  • Cleaners available till 10:30 PM for emergency cleaning services.
  • Water & electricity.
  • Separate building for females. Cleaners & security in this blocks are females only.

For more details please visit DSOA website

KSK Capital LLC proudly presents brand new vibrant student residential communities located directly at the heart of Dubai International Academic City, the prime destination of higher education in the UAE.

• Fully eqquiped gym
• 24/7 security
• Swimming pool
• Study rooms
• Laundry service
• Private free parking 
• Free wifi
• Complimentary shuttle
• Bills included

For more details please visit KSK Homes website

Uninest is located in Dubailand which is 15 minutes’ drive from campus

DSOA University Residences is located in the heart of Dubai Silicon Oasis which is 8-10 minutes’ drive from campus.

KSK Homes is located in DIAC which is a 3 minutes' drive from campus 

• Uninest:
  • Monthly costs for twin accommodation start from AED 2,950 or AED 5,100 for single accommodation.
  • To secure your accommodation, the first two months’ rental paid in advance of arrival, a deposit of AED 2,500, and an international guarantor.

• DSOA University Residences:
  • Monthly costs for twin accommodation start from AED 2,500 or AED 5,000 for single accommodation.
  • To secure your accommodation, DSO University Residence requires three months’ rent paid in advance and a security deposit of AED 2,500 (twin accommodation) or AED 5,000 (single accommodation).
  • Special rate for a full academic year (9 months) is available.

To reserve accommodation with either of the providers listed, you are advised to contact them directly to make your reservation: Uninest, DSOA and KSK Homes

Yes. The student residences are gender segregated with male and female residents living separately.

• Uninest: All apartments are segregated, there are separate rooms for male and female students.

• DSOA University Residences: Buildings are gender segregated and specific building allocations are based on student enrolment and availability.

 Uninest, DSOA and KSK Homes offers regular shuttle transport services from their accommodation to Academic City and key locations in Dubai for residents that are part of the accommodation agreement. The University will also be offering some shuttle bus services along key routes for where our students live. It is not anticipated that students living in student residences would need this transport in addition to hat provided by their student residence.

Students and parents are most welcome to the Residences for a tour.

To arrange a tour: Contact Uninest, DSOA or KSK Homes

Yes, the University Student Services team will be able to put you in contact with appropriate accommodation agencies to help you find the accommodation in Dubai that is right for you. For any queries please e-mail dubai@contacts.bham.ac.uk