Storage Unit Sizes
Ruby rents thirteen sizes, from a 10 sq ft locker to a 500 sq ft unit. Below, each size is illustrated with what it realistically holds and the home it suits.
Floor area is only half the story: dismantled furniture, stackable boxes and whether you need a walkway all change the size you need. Not sure? Add your items to the storage calculator, or send us a list and we will recommend a size in writing.
Locker
10 sq ft storage unit
About the floor of a small wardrobe
The smallest space we rent: a lockable locker for things you want out of the house but not out of reach.
Suitcases stood upright, archive boxes and vacuum bags of seasonal clothing fit well. Furniture needs a full unit.
- Suitcases
- Document boxes
- Books
- Seasonal clothing
- Sports gear
From AED 225 a month in Dubai · other emirates
Best for: Students, travellers and document storage
Small Closet
20 sq ft storage unit
About the floor of a walk-in cupboard
Enough for the boxes from a cleared-out room, a bicycle and a couple of small chairs or a bedside table.
A common choice for students between terms, and for small business archives that are rarely opened.
- Moving boxes
- Luggage
- A bicycle
- Small chairs
- Bedside table
From AED 350 a month in Dubai · other emirates
Best for: A cleared-out room or a student move
Large Closet
30 sq ft storage unit
About the floor of a small bathroom
The contents of one lightly furnished bedroom: a mattress, a small chest of drawers, shelving and the boxes that go with them.
A good fit when you move between furnished apartments and only keep your own bedroom things.
- Single bed
- Small sofa
- Boxes
- Small appliances
- Chest of drawers
From AED 475 a month in Dubai · other emirates
Best for: One bedroom's contents
Walk-in Wardrobe
50 sq ft storage unit
About the floor of a large walk-in closet
Roughly a studio apartment: a mattress and bed frame, a compact sofa, a TV unit, small appliances and boxes.
Dismantle the bed and any flat-pack furniture, and stack boxes high, to make the most of the space.
- Studio contents
- Double mattress
- Two-seater sofa
- Washing machine
- Boxes
From AED 650 a month in Dubai · other emirates
Best for: A studio apartment
Two Room
70 sq ft storage unit
About half a small bedroom
A typical one-bedroom home: bed, sofa, a small dining set, a washing machine or fridge, and packed boxes.
Large corner sofas and wardrobes that do not dismantle push you towards 80 or 100 sq ft.
- One-bedroom contents
- Queen bed
- Three-seater sofa
- Fridge
- Dining set
From AED 900 a month in Dubai · other emirates
Best for: A one-bedroom apartment
Large Room
80 sq ft storage unit
About two-thirds of a small bedroom
A fully furnished one-bedroom home with a king bed, a large sofa and appliances, with a little room to spare.
A good step up when a one-bedroom move includes bulky pieces that will not dismantle.
- One-bedroom contents
- King bed
- Large sofa
- Appliances
- Wardrobe
From AED 1,000 a month in Dubai · other emirates
Best for: A well-furnished one-bedroom apartment
Two-Bedroom
100 sq ft storage unit
About the floor of a small bedroom
A two-bedroom apartment, or a large one-bedroom home with appliances, a dining set and plenty of boxes.
Businesses use this size for stock, spare office furniture or archive boxes on shelving.
- Two-bedroom contents
- Beds
- Sofas
- Appliances
- Boxes
From AED 1,150 a month in Dubai · other emirates
Best for: A two-bedroom apartment; business stock
Small Garage
120 sq ft storage unit
About the floor of a medium bedroom
A furnished two-bedroom home with room for extras, or a small office: desks, cabinets and documents.
If you need to reach things often, leave a walkway and plan on a little less capacity.
- Two-bedroom contents
- Desks
- Cabinets
- Appliances
- Documents
From AED 1,350 a month in Dubai · other emirates
Best for: A furnished two-bedroom home or a small office
Standard Garage
150 sq ft storage unit
About the floor of a large bedroom
A two- to three-bedroom home, or a small office move: several furniture groups, appliances, desks and cabinets.
If you need to reach stock regularly, leave a walkway down the middle and plan on a little less capacity.
- Furniture groups
- Appliances
- Desks
- Cabinets
- Documents
From AED 1,675 a month in Dubai · other emirates
Best for: A two- to three-bedroom home or a small office
Large Garage
200 sq ft storage unit
About the floor of a single-car garage
A three-bedroom apartment, a compact villa or an office relocation, including large sofas and wardrobes.
A common size for families between homes during a villa renovation.
- Three-bedroom contents
- Large sofas
- Wardrobes
- Office furniture
- Business stock
From AED 2,200 a month in Dubai · other emirates
Best for: A three-bedroom home, compact villa or office move
Large Unit
250 sq ft storage unit
A little more than a single-car garage
A large villa with outdoor furniture, or a business holding stock, equipment and archives.
Plan a walkway if you will take things in and out during the rental.
- Villa contents
- Outdoor furniture
- Business stock
- Equipment
- Archive boxes
From AED 2,700 a month in Dubai · other emirates
Best for: A large villa or business stock
Large Unit
300 sq ft storage unit
About a garage and a half
A five-bedroom villa, or the stock and fittings of a growing business.
Ask us about pallets and shelving when you book, so the space is set up for how you work.
- Villa contents
- Business stock
- Pallets
- Shop fittings
- Archives
From AED 3,200 a month in Dubai · other emirates
Best for: A large villa or a growing business
Large Unit
500 sq ft storage unit
Warehouse-style space
Our largest unit: business stock on pallets, equipment, or the full contents of a large villa.
For more than this, combine units, or ask about warehouse space at our Ajman facility.
- Pallets
- Business stock
- Equipment
- Full villa contents
- Event materials
From AED 5,300 a month in Dubai · other emirates
Best for: Business stock, equipment or a full villa move
Which size for my home?
A starting point, with beds and tables dismantled. Large corner sofas, extra wardrobes or a walkway can push you up a size. Thecalculator checks your actual items.
| What you are storing | Unit size |
|---|---|
| A few boxes or a student move | 10–20 sq ft |
| One bedroom’s contents | 30 sq ft |
| Studio apartment | 50 sq ft |
| One-bedroom apartment | 70–80 sq ft |
| Two-bedroom apartment | 100–120 sq ft |
| Three-bedroom apartment | 150–200 sq ft |
| Villa, four bedrooms or more | 250–300 sq ft |
| Business stock or a full villa move | 500 sq ft |
Four things that change the size you need
Dismantle what you can
Beds, tables, desks and flat-pack wardrobes take far less room in pieces. Our team can dismantle and reassemble on request.
Use the height
Heavy, sturdy boxes at the bottom, light ones on top. Mattresses and mirrors stand on edge against a wall.
Plan for access
If you will take things out during the rental, keep a walkway and put what you need most near the door. It costs some space.
Measure the big pieces
Sofas, wardrobes and dining tables decide the minimum size. Measure them, and check anything longer than 7 ft.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the smallest storage unit?
A 10 sq ft locker. It holds suitcases, archive boxes and seasonal bags, but not furniture.
How do I know which size I need?
Start with your largest furniture, count your boxes, and decide whether you need to reach things during the rental. The storage calculator does this for you, or send us photos or a short video and we recommend a size in writing.
How many boxes fit in each unit?
Roughly the unit’s volume divided by the box volume, less space for gaps. A 50 sq ft unit takes about 100 medium boxes on their own; mixed with furniture, far fewer. The storage calculator estimates it for your own list.
Does dismantling furniture really save space?
Yes. Beds, tables, desks and flat-pack wardrobes packed flat take noticeably less room than assembled. Our team can dismantle and later reassemble furniture on request.
Do I need a walkway inside the unit?
Only if you plan to take things out during the rental. A walkway costs floor space, so a unit you will not open until move-out can be packed tighter.
Can I change size later?
Yes. You can move to a bigger or smaller unit whenever one is available.
Send a list, photos or a video
Not sure which size?
We will recommend a unit size in writing and send a quote, including collection if you need it.