Housing close to Dubai Knowledge Park is the most expensive on Heriot-Watt University Dubai’s published provider list, and the cheapest option on that list is about 16 km away. Al Sufouh Suites, 3.7 km from Knowledge Park, lists 3,750 for a shared room and 7,500 for a studio, while ESAW Holiday Homes, 16.3 km away, lists 2,150 for a shared room. This guide sets out those published figures so you can weigh distance against price. For the wider Dubai picture, see our Dubai student accommodation guide.
Figures come from Heriot-Watt University Dubai’s student accommodation page, checked on 30 October 2026. The page does not state the currency or billing period, so I have not added either. It lists providers for Heriot-Watt students, so check what applies to your own university and course.
Distance from Knowledge Park against listed price
| Provider | Distance from Knowledge Park | Sharing | Single | Studio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Sufouh Suites | 3.7 km | 3,750 | n/a | 7,500 |
| Mercure Dubai serviced apartments | 6 km | 3,750 (two-bedroom shared by four) | n/a | 5,000 per person (one-bedroom shared by two) |
| ESAW Holiday Homes | 16.3 km | 2,150 | n/a | n/a |
| Yugo | 38.2 km | 3,300 | 4,400 | 5,500 |
| The Myriad Dubai | 40 km | 3,200 | 4,750 | 5,400 |
| KSK Homes | 42 km | 2,999 | 3,999 | n/a |
Heriot-Watt says all five providers on its main list offer transport to campus, that you should tell providers you are a Heriot-Watt student, and that the prices apply only if the right number of people share. It also notes that all students must start their tenancy on the same date and that spaces fill fast. The Mercure apartments are listed separately from that table.
What the numbers suggest
- Living close costs more. The two options within 6 km are among the dearest on the list, and the studio at Al Sufouh Suites is the highest price in the table.
- Saving money means a longer journey. The lowest sharing price is 2,150, but that is 16.3 km from Knowledge Park. The providers further out have bundled transport, so ask how often it runs and where it stops.
- Compare like with like. A price for a shared room and a price for a studio are not comparable, and the Mercure figures depend on how many people share an apartment.
I could not verify walking times, metro access or neighbourhood safety near Knowledge Park from official sources, so I have not stated them. Look at each address on a map and ask the provider for the actual commute to your campus. Before you commit, read our guide to university halls versus private housing, the checklist of what to look for before you sign and our safety guide.
FAQs about student accommodation near Knowledge Park
What is the closest student housing to Knowledge Park?
On Heriot-Watt University Dubai’s list, Al Sufouh Suites is closest at 3.7 km, followed by the Mercure serviced apartments at 6 km.
Is housing near Knowledge Park cheaper further away?
On that list, yes: the lowest shared-room price, 2,150, is at ESAW Holiday Homes, 16.3 km away. Check transport arrangements before you choose on price alone.
Does the university arrange my housing?
Heriot-Watt says it is not a party to housing agreements with providers, so your contract is with the provider.
Sources
All checked 30 October 2026.
