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.

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