Every rental listing displays its annual rate, cheque flexibility, security deposit percentage, furnishing state, and DLD Trakheesi permit. We handle tenancy contracts, Ejari, and DEWA move-in coordination.
Immediate & Upcoming Move-In · Ejari Compliant
Residential leases in Dubai are governed by RERA and must be registered in the official Ejari system. Tenants typically pay annual rent in 1 to 4 post-dated cheques, provide a refundable security deposit (5% unfurnished or 10% furnished), pay a 5% agency commission (+5% VAT), and activate DEWA utilities (AED 2,000 refundable deposit for apartments or AED 4,000 for villas).
| Item | Apartment | Villa / Townhouse | Refundable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Security Deposit (Unfurnished / Furnished) | 5% / 10% of annual rent | 5% / 10% of annual rent | Yes (at end of tenancy) |
| Ejari Registration | AED 175–220 | AED 175–220 | No |
| DEWA Security Deposit + Activation | AED 2,000 + AED 130 | AED 4,000 + AED 130 | Deposit refundable |
| District Cooling Deposit (if not chiller-free) | AED 1,000–2,000 | Usually DEWA AC | Deposit refundable |
| Brokerage Agency Fee | 5% of annual rent + 5% VAT (min AED 5,000) | 5% of annual rent + 5% VAT | No |
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