Once you leave the Jumeirah area you will find residential developments extending on either side of Sheikh Zayed road. There are The Springs, The Meadows, Al Barsha, Jebel Ali Village, and The Marina just to name a few. All these areas offer anything from studios to 5 bedroom villas so there is definitely not a lack of choice here when it comes to finding the right place to stay; however, the prices on average for an accommodation in these areas is more on the high end of rental costs. This is not to say that you can’t still find some bargains in the area. so even if you think it’s out of your range ask around and who knows, you might be able to find something that won’t have you in debt for the rest of your life.