Storage Unit Prices in Dubai: Full Tariff by Size and Type
Storage unit prices in Dubai can look simple until unit size, climate control, contract length, VAT, and extra services enter the calculation. Ruby Self Storage’s published monthly bands run from AED 200 for a 10 sq ft locker to AED 2,800 for a 200 sq ft unit. That spread makes headline pricing a weak basis for comparing providers.
The market is also expanding. The UAE self-storage sector generated about USD 632.7 million in revenue in 2025, with medium units accounting for the largest revenue share. For households, companies, and procurement teams, the real question is not simply the monthly rent. It is the cost per square foot, storage type, contract term, VAT treatment, and final payable amount.
This guide explains Ruby’s self storage Dubai price list by unit size: the monthly band, AED per sq ft, standard and climate-controlled pricing, longer-term plans, and VAT. The current figures are kept on the prices page; this post shows how to read them, separating published prices from calculated costs so the comparison stays clear and commercially useful.
What does storage cost in Dubai in 2026?
At Ruby Self Storage, storage in Dubai costs AED 200 to AED 2,800 per month across the eight unit sizes most households and small businesses consider. Ruby publishes AED 400 to AED 550 for 25 sq ft, AED 650 to AED 850 for 50 sq ft and AED 1,350 to AED 1,600 for 100 sq ft.
Ruby’s broader Dubai storage guide covers the wider cost picture, including extras and contract terms. This post is the size-by-size tariff: every unit is 8 ft high, and the bands step up from a 10 sq ft locker to a 200 sq ft unit for a three-bedroom home or an office move.
The bands are monthly prices. Where a unit lands inside its band depends on the specific unit and the plan, and any refundable deposit, VAT and extras are shown on the written quote before booking.
For a clean comparison, record these figures:
- Unit area: Exact square footage.
- Base rent: Monthly AED before extra services.
- Storage type: Standard, air-conditioned or climate-controlled.
- Term: Weekly, monthly, quarterly or annual.
- Tax: Whether 5% VAT sits inside or outside the quote.
- Extras: Insurance, packing, pickup, redelivery and deposit.
That structure prevents a low starting price from being mistaken for the final self storage Dubai cost.
Full tariff — every unit size
The table below gives Ruby Self Storage’s full published Dubai tariff, the same bands shown on the homepage and the Dubai storage prices page. AED per sq ft is calculated from each band. VAT is shown on the written quote; for reference, the UAE’s standard rate is 5%, as set out in the VAT rate published by the Federal Tax Authority (FTA).
| Unit | Typical use | AED / month | AED per sq ft / month | 12 months at the monthly band |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 sq ft | Storage locker | 200–400 | 20.00–40.00 | AED 2,400–4,800 |
| 25 sq ft | Compact unit | 400–550 | 16.00–22.00 | AED 4,800–6,600 |
| 35 sq ft | Single room | 500–700 | 14.29–20.00 | AED 6,000–8,400 |
| 50 sq ft | Studio apartment | 650–850 | 13.00–17.00 | AED 7,800–10,200 |
| 75 sq ft | One-bedroom apartment | 900–1,100 | 12.00–14.67 | AED 10,800–13,200 |
| 100 sq ft | Large 1BR / compact 2BR | 1,350–1,600 | 13.50–16.00 | AED 16,200–19,200 |
| 150 sq ft | Two-bedroom or small office | 1,600–1,900 | 10.67–12.67 | AED 19,200–22,800 |
| 200 sq ft | Three-bedroom or office move | 2,300–2,800 | 11.50–14.00 | AED 27,600–33,600 |
The 12-month figures above are simple calculations at the monthly band, not annual contract quotations. The minimum rental is one month, billed month to month, and quarterly, six-month and annual plans can lower the effective monthly rate.
Every unit is 8 ft high, so floor area is only half the story: a 50 sq ft unit holds about 400 cubic feet of goods when stacked safely to the ceiling.
Locker tier
A locker is the lowest-cost floor-space tier in Ruby’s published pricing. Ruby places the 10 sq ft storage locker at AED 200 to AED 400 monthly.
Use a locker for luggage, boxes or documents when the inventory fits. Skip accurate sizing and the saving disappears. Moving from a 10 sq ft locker to a 25 sq ft compact unit raises the band from AED 200–400 to AED 400–550 a month.
Small (10–25 sq ft)
Small units cost roughly AED 200 to AED 550 in Ruby’s published Dubai bands. Ruby Self Storage lists 25 sq ft at AED 400 to AED 550, and the next step, a 35 sq ft single-room unit, at AED 500 to AED 700.
At 25 sq ft, the band works out at AED 16 to AED 22 per sq ft each month, against AED 20 to AED 40 for the locker. Over 12 months, the 25 sq ft band totals AED 4,800 to AED 6,600.
Measure furniture, cartons and required aisle space before booking. Paying for unused floor area raises the total bill despite a lower rate per square foot.
Medium (50–75 sq ft)
Medium storage sits around AED 650 to AED 1,100 in Ruby’s published price bands. Ruby Self Storage gives AED 650 to AED 850 at 50 sq ft and AED 900 to AED 1,100 at 75 sq ft.
Ruby matches 50 sq ft to the contents of a studio apartment and 75 sq ft to a one-bedroom apartment. Moving up from 50 to 75 sq ft adds AED 250 a month at both ends of the bands, or AED 3,000 across one year.
Per square foot, the 75 sq ft unit is the cheaper of the two at AED 12.00 to AED 14.67, against AED 13.00 to AED 17.00 at 50 sq ft.
Large (100–150 sq ft)
Large units move the monthly budget into four figures. Ruby places 100 sq ft, suited to a large one-bedroom or compact two-bedroom home, at AED 1,350 to AED 1,600.
The 150 sq ft unit, for a two-bedroom home or small office, costs AED 1,600 to AED 1,900. The step from 100 to 150 sq ft adds AED 250 to AED 300 a month, or AED 3,000 to AED 3,600 across 12 months, for 50% more floor area.
That makes 150 sq ft the lowest rate per square foot in the tariff, at AED 10.67 to AED 12.67.
Extra large (200+ sq ft)
Extra-large units suit villa contents or higher-volume business stock. Ruby lists 200 sq ft, for a three-bedroom home or an office move, at AED 2,300 to AED 2,800 a month.
At 8 ft high, a 200 sq ft unit gives about 1,600 cubic feet of space. Over 12 months, the band totals AED 27,600 to AED 33,600 before any longer-term plan rate.
For anything larger than 200 sq ft, ask Ruby for a written quote. Ask for the unit size, monthly rate and plan term in writing so the figure can be compared on the same basis as the bands above.
Standard versus climate-controlled pricing
Climate-controlled storage carries a documented premium wherever an operator prices it separately from standard space. Ruby’s published bands are monthly prices by size, so ask whether the unit quoted is climate-controlled and have any difference shown on the written quote.
To check a premium, divide the extra monthly cost by the standard price. The illustrative figures below use points inside Ruby’s bands to show the arithmetic; they are not quotes.
| Size | Standard (illustrative) | Climate (illustrative) | Extra per month | Calculated premium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 sq ft | AED 400 | AED 470 | AED 70 | 17.5% |
| 50 sq ft | AED 650 | AED 800 | AED 150 | 23.1% |
| 100 sq ft | AED 1,350 | AED 1,600 | AED 250 | 18.5% |
Dubai’s climate gives that premium a measurable context. According to the official Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, average temperatures from May through September range from the high 30s to the mid-40s °C. The National Center of Meteorology monitors temperature and relative humidity across Dubai.
Ask any facility for its temperature and humidity range in writing. Electronics, furniture, artwork, textiles and documents are the stored goods most exposed to heat and moisture.
What the price includes and what it does not
A storage quote covers only the services stated in the tariff or contract. At Ruby, any refundable deposit, VAT and extras are shown on the written quote before booking, so every charge is listed. Collection, packing materials, dismantling and return delivery are quoted separately, only if requested. Many home contents policies exclude goods in storage, so ask Ruby about cover for the declared value, and ask for access hours and security arrangements in writing.
Check these line items before accepting a self storage Dubai price:
- Base monthly rent
- VAT status
- Refundable deposit
- Insurance
- Packing materials
- Pickup and redelivery
- Climate-control specification
- Access conditions
- Renewal rate
The cheapest headline figure is not necessarily the lowest payable total.
AED per sq ft per month across every size
AED per sq ft exposes how pricing changes as units become larger. Divide monthly rent by floor area. The table uses the midpoint of each Ruby band.
| Size | Band midpoint | AED per sq ft/month |
|---|---|---|
| 10 sq ft | AED 300 | AED 30.00 |
| 25 sq ft | AED 475 | AED 19.00 |
| 35 sq ft | AED 600 | AED 17.14 |
| 50 sq ft | AED 750 | AED 15.00 |
| 75 sq ft | AED 1,000 | AED 13.33 |
| 100 sq ft | AED 1,475 | AED 14.75 |
| 150 sq ft | AED 1,750 | AED 11.67 |
| 200 sq ft | AED 2,550 | AED 12.75 |
At the midpoints, the 200 sq ft rate is 57.5% lower per square foot than the 10 sq ft locker. Total monthly expenditure still rises from about AED 300 to about AED 2,550. The curve is not perfectly smooth: 100 sq ft costs slightly more per square foot than 75 sq ft, and 150 sq ft is the lowest rate in the tariff.
That distinction matters for business buyers. Larger space can have better unit economics while still creating unnecessary cash costs when inventory does not require it.
How do Dubai operators compare on published pricing?
Published pricing varies materially across common unit sizes. Compare identical area, location, service type and billing term before treating two quotations as equivalent.
Operators also use different size steps. One Dubai operator may publish 20, 30, 40 and 60 sq ft units while Ruby publishes 10, 25, 35 and 50 sq ft, so the same contents can land in differently sized units. Convert every quote to AED per sq ft and check the height before comparing.
For 50 sq ft, Ruby’s band is AED 650 to AED 850 a month, or AED 13 to AED 17 per sq ft. For 100 sq ft, it is AED 1,350 to AED 1,600, or AED 13.50 to AED 16 per sq ft. Check whether any other quote shows VAT, deposit and extras in the same way before setting it against these bands.
Quotes from different facilities are not identical products. They demonstrate why self storage Dubai prices require normalization rather than a comparison of headline numbers alone.
Weekly, monthly and annual rate structures
Dubai storage billing is not limited to monthly contracts. Depending on the operator, customers can be invoiced weekly, monthly, quarterly or annually, and longer prepaid terms can lower the rate.
Ruby does not rent by the week: the minimum rental is one month, then month to month. A weekly figure is still useful for comparing against a hotel or a short gap between leases. Dividing the monthly band by 4.33 weeks gives about AED 46 to AED 92 a week for a 10 sq ft locker, AED 150 to AED 196 for 50 sq ft and AED 312 to AED 370 for 100 sq ft. For a two-week gap, though, the payable amount is still the one-month minimum.
Quarterly, six-month and annual plans can reduce the effective monthly rate. Ruby does not publish a fixed reduction, so ask for the plan rate in writing. The arithmetic works like this, using a hypothetical 10% reduction for illustration only:
- 50 sq ft: AED 850 monthly versus AED 765 effective monthly. Saving: AED 1,020 across 12 months.
- 100 sq ft: AED 1,600 versus AED 1,440. Saving: AED 1,920 across 12 months.
- 200 sq ft: AED 2,800 versus AED 2,520. Saving: AED 3,360 across 12 months.
The contract commitment is longer, so compare the total cash obligation as well as the monthly discount.
VAT and the real payable figure
The UAE standard Value Added Tax (VAT) rate is 5%. The FTA defines VAT as a consumption tax levied through the supply chain.
Ruby shows VAT on the written quote before booking. When any quote lists a base price and VAT separately, the check is simple:
- Base price × 1.05 = payable price including 5% VAT
For business customers, the FTA sets the mandatory VAT registration threshold at AED 375,000 of taxable supplies and imports. The voluntary threshold is AED 187,500.
The storage decision itself remains simpler: compare either all prices before VAT or all prices after VAT. Mixing the two makes the self-storage prices in the Dubai comparison inaccurate.
Compare the full storage bill, not the headline rate
Dubai storage pricing becomes clearer when every quote uses the same basis. Unit size, storage type, contract term, VAT and paid extras can change the final amount considerably. A low advertised rate can lose its advantage once those variables enter the calculation.
The price-per-square-foot figures show another useful pattern. Larger units can cost less per square foot, even though the total monthly bill rises. In Ruby’s tariff, the rate falls from AED 20 to AED 40 per sq ft for a 10 sq ft locker to AED 11.50 to AED 14 for 200 sq ft.
Climate control and contract length add another layer. Where a climate-controlled unit is priced separately, work out the premium as a percentage of the standard price. Quarterly, six-month and annual plans can also reduce the effective monthly rate.
For households and business buyers, the practical comparison is simple: match the required space first, then compare like-for-like tariffs. Add VAT, check paid extras, and calculate the full contract cost before choosing a unit. That produces a more useful self storage Dubai price list than comparing starting prices alone.
