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Dubai apartment rental guide

See the flat in person, at night if you can. Photograph every mark.

Deposit
Often 5% unfurnished
Cheques
Usually 1–4 a year
  • See the flat in person, at night if you can.
  • Photograph every mark.
  • The agency should be RERA licensed — check the number, do not take a smile as a licence.
  • Ejari is what makes the contract real.
  • A WhatsApp PDF is a file, not a tenancy.
  • Rent is often 1–4 post-dated cheques a year.
  • Monthly or quarterly (Flexi) exists; it is convenience, not a discount.
  • Deposit is commonly 5% unfurnished or 10% furnished.
  • After handover, put DEWA in your name.
  • Never send a year of rent to a stranger.
  • Shared rooms: count the mattresses.
  • Villa communities without a car become a Careem bill.
  • Run leftover after rent on the rent calculator before you fall in love with a view.
  • Full neighbourhood list is under Areas.

People also ask

What is Ejari in Dubai?
Ejari is the registered tenancy. A WhatsApp PDF is not a contract. The agency should be RERA licensed. DEWA usually waits until Ejari is in your name.
How many rent cheques do I need in Dubai?
Often 1–4 post-dated cheques a year. Monthly or quarterly Flexi exists but is not cheaper. Deposit is commonly 5% unfurnished or 10% furnished.

Practical notes, not official law. Confirm on ICP, MOHRE, RTA, KHDA and your employer before you act.

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