Hi Isabelle.
I depends what kind of flat you are looking for and most important the region.
What are you coming here to do? If you work, where will that be as I am assuming you will looking for something closeby.
I am Jordanian, but you should def watch out for rip offs here. Its only normal when it comes to foreigners. So do take an arab friend if you have any once you go view flats. It helps.
Alternatively, the main reason I am writing is that I myself am looking for a flat, however would like to share it with 1-2 flatmates, preferably foreign. Please let me know if you are interested.
Elias