With an increasing number of expats saying they’re being pushed out of Dubai due to soaring rents, a 7,000-year-old city is looking to offer a nearby haven.

As Dubai rents continue to soar, many expats are finding themselves priced out of the glamorous metropolis. Enter Sharjah, Dubai’s neighboring emirate to the north, which is emerging as a more affordable option.

With rising rents pushing expats out of Dubai, Sharjah is emerging as an affordable alternative. Developers are constructing thousands of homes, attracting buyers with lower living costs. Sharjah's historical charm and new developments are drawing investors,

It's the latest sign that Dubai is struggling to keep up with the soaring demand for housing after bankers, lawyers and other white-collar workers flocked to the emirate in recent years