House Swap & Exchange in Dubai

Discover new places

Work during the day and explore your new location in the evenings and weekends. Save vacation days by combining both!

Free accommodation

We don’t require (expensive) memberships. Swaphouse is 100% free. No money is exchanged in the entire process.

All the amenities you need

All homes feature fast WiFi and dedicated workspace(s). You can expect everything you need to live and work from there.

About Dubai

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Co-working spaces

Available!

A cosmopolitan city - a great place to launch or grow a business. Discover the perfect workspace in Dubai with NearU.

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Timezone

UTC+4

Dubai follows Gulf Standard Time (GST, UTC+4).

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Main language

Arabic

English is also widely spoken due to the expatriate population.

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Climate

Desert

Extremely hot summers and warm winters.

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Closest airport

DXB

Dubai International Airport, one of the world's busiest by international passenger traffic.

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Near beach?

Immediate

Dubai has a long coastline with numerous beaches such as JBR Beach.

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Near mountains?

± 100km

The Hajar Mountains lie to the east of Dubai.

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Local Cuisine

Al Harees

A simple dish with meat, wheat, and salt, traditionally made in a clay pot.

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Currency

AED

United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED)

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Must see

Burj Khalifa

The world's tallest structure, offering breathtaking views from its observation decks.

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Water quality

Fair

Tap water is safe to drink, but most residents prefer bottled water due to taste preferences.

Ready to swap your home?

Join Swaphouse by creating an account. You can list your home in a few simple steps. Once that's done, begin exploring homes around the world for an exciting new and affordable workation adventure!

Need more information?

Many questions are covered in our FAQ, but please don't hesitate to reach out if you have questions about Swaphouse, creating an account or swapping your home.

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