India, April 27 -- Dubai's real estate market is a study in contrast - from sleek waterfront apartments to sprawling desert villas to tiny studio apartments, it has something for everyone. But in this city of soaring skyscrapers, rents can also be sky-high. Take, for example, a recent listing for a "partition with balcony" available to rent for only AED 2,700 per month (that's more than Rs.62,000 per month).

The listing was shared on the Instagram page of real estate agency Neson Services, where it stunned and amused many viewers.

The listing describes the space available for rent as a "Ready-to-move-in Partition with balcony." Located in the upscale Dubai Marina, it has space enough only for a single bed, a bedside table and a cupboard...