Residence Services offer CUD students a clean, safe, and economical living option in Dubai, allowing them to live together in a unique multi-cultural environment conducive to academic success, personal growth, and social development.
Residence Services currently house undergraduate, graduate, and English study students in separate areas for males and females – each overseen by live-in Accommodation Officer.
The Residence is located in Discovery Garden (approximately 25 minutes by bus from the campus).  Flats at the residence consist of 1-bedroom and studios. Each room is furnished and has a private bathroom.
Since availability is limited, early registration is required to secure University accommodation. Private and family accommodations are not available in The Residences.

Included in the fees are the following:

Some items are not provided in the Residences; students should make arrangements to bring the following items or purchase them in Dubai:

Students are also required to purchase their own groceries and prepare their own meals, or order meals from nearby restaurants.

Nearby facilities
The Ibn Battuta Shopping Mall, which houses over 200 shops (including a hypermarket, cinemas and amusement arcades, money exchanges, banking services, restaurants, cafes and food courts) is within a short walking distance from CUD accommodation.

Services

Transportation
An air-conditioned bus provides transportation to and from the campus several times a day. This includes an evening trip for students attending evening classes. There is no additional charge for this service.
Personal transportation such as cars & motorbikes can be parked in the designated parking lots at the residence.

Residence Health ServicesAll students applying for the Residence must have a mandatory health check done by the CUD Medical Centre prior to moving into the Residence. This health check must be done annually after the initial check-up. The service is free of charge.
The CUD Medical Centre is located on campus and provides basic medical services to students free of charge. A fully qualified nurse is on duty during normal office timings; a fully qualified medical doctor is available 1 afternoon a week for consultations.
The Accommodation Officer is trained in basic first-aid and is equipped with a first-aid kit. A government clinic is located near the Residence for more serious health concerns.
Students are strongly advised to arrange for their own private medial card which can also be done through the university.

Cleaning service
CUD provides a cleaning service in order to maintain a clean, safe, hygienic, and attractive environment in the dorms.  The accommodation officer may suggest cleaning service to be provided to students who requested for it and charges to be paid by student directly to the cleaning company.
Students who wish to have their rooms cleaned should request this service by signing in the Cleaners Log Book at the Dorm Security Office. Cleaning requests will be handled on a "schedule-permitting" basis and should not be expected immediately.
Students are responsible for cleaning and picking up after themselves in the kitchen on a daily basis. This includes washing dishes, pots, pans, and glassware they have used; putting away food; throwing away garbage; and wiping down work surfaces.

Pest Control
The Facilities Department provides professional pest control services each semester to eliminate any insects or pests which may be present in and around the dormitory.

Maintenance
CUD prides itself on a well-maintained, comfortable, student-centered environment. Students are encouraged to report all maintenance, housekeeping, or other housing-related problems as soon as they occur. Problem Report Forms are available in the Housing Office. The Facilities Office processes all service requests by date and responds in a timely manner.

Storage
CUD provides storage for students' belongings. All items should be clearly marked. Storage is only available to residents who are living on campus or to those who are returning to the residence hall for the next academic semester and have paid all housing fees. Students who have not paid for the next academic semester are not permitted to store their belongings in the room they were occupying or anywhere else on the CUD residence. CUD will not be responsible for any lost of property.

Student Mail
All Housing residents' mail is distributed at the dorm security gate.  Students are responsible for collecting their own mail. .  Mail will be held for one semester only.  All unclaimed mail will be destroyed. Example: Mail from Fall semester 2009will be destroyed at the end of Spring semester 2010.
The Dorm Address is: Student's name, then CUD Accommodation, followed by Discovery Garden, Zen Area, Building 25 Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Summer Breaks
Students who are not attending the summer semester of classes, but who will be returning for the Autumn session, will be required to pay his/her Fall residence fees in full prior to departing for the summer in order to be assured of a booking.
Students who pay the residence fees prior to departing for the summer break may store their personal belongings in the Residence storage area until they return. Students who do not pay their fall residence fees prior to leaving for the summer break must remove his/her belongings from the Residence.
Students may not stay in the Residence over the summer break unless they are enrolled in a full-time program of study.

Accommodation FAQ

You can remain in the Residence between sessions provided you have paid for the extra weeks as well as having paid for the following session's Residence fees.
You may not stay in the Residence over the summer break unless you are enrolled in a full-time program of study at CUD.

No. Each flat is furnished with all the necessary furnishings. Space is especially limited in the bedrooms, so extra furniture will be in the way.

Alarm clock, bed sheets, pillows, hangers, multi-plug, toiletries, extension cords, small table lamps, laundry detergent, telephone charger, kitchen utensils, printing papers, groceries.
Space in the rooms is limited so please bring only the essentials.

Students will have to purchase their own groceries and cook their own food, though there are nearby restaurants and take away fast foods. If you wish to cook in the Residence, you will need to provide your own pots and cooking utensils.

Pets of any kind are not allowed. (See the rules for further details)

The Residence has flats that are designated as non-smoking flats. Students who live in a non- smoking apartment are expected to conform to the clearly stated rule that smoking of any kind in the flat is not permitted by either by visitor or occupants.

No, there is not a specific room designated as a prayer room. You can pray in your room or at the nearby mosques which is just beside the residence.

Yes, you can bring your car. There are ample parking spaces for cars in the parking lots of the Residence. As of now there is no charge for the use of parking spaces at the Residence.

The Accommodation officer should be notified. The Accommodation Officer will help you arrive at a suitable solution to the problem.

Room & Roommate Change Days begin in the second week of classes. Students are allowed to change rooms on a space-available basis. All room changes must be initiated by the accommodation Officer.

Private Accommodation
For some students, the supervised environment of the Residences can prove to be too restrictive. Those students who prefer a truly independent lifestyle should consider private living arrangements, especially if one:

CUD has contacts with several real estate companies which provide private furnished/unfurnished accommodation available on a short-term basis suitable for students. All private rental arrangements are handled between the student and the rental agent. CUD is not responsible for any aspect of private accommodation.
Students who wish to live in private accommodation should travel to Dubai prior to the start of the semester to make the necessary arrangements. Please note that there may be occasions when private accommodation is not readily available.

Accommodation in Dubai
There is a range of accommodation options for students who do not wish to stay in University apartments. Rents in Dubai, however, are high (depending on location) and prices continue to rise each year.
The average annual cost of an apartment is as follows:

This amount usually does not include furnishings, utilities, internet, satellite TV service and transportation to/from the campus or damage deposits. UAE landlords normally require that tenants pay the annual rental in advance before moving in, although in some cases they will accept payment in 2 or 3 installments (by way of post-dated checks).
The classified sections of the newspapers in Dubai provide a comprehensive listing of all types of accommodation from shared flats to furnished apartments to private villas. Rental prices are quoted in annual terms. Utilities are not always included in the rent and may add an additional AED 1,000-1,200 per month to the cost of accommodation.
Shared accommodation is a solution to the high cost of renting private accommodation. Rental for shared accommodation may range from AED 4,500-6,500 per month, depending upon the location and number of people sharing the accommodation.

2009-2010 CHECK IN / OUT CALENDAR

CHECK- IN TIMINGS:
9 am - 6 pm,
Students are not permitted to check in and out before or after the Residence check-in/out schedule dates.
Any resident who collects a key is considered to have moved into the CUD Residence.