Renting Property
Everything you need to know about renting a property in Dubai & UAE.
Answers for tenants in Dubai: what renting costs up front, the documents you need, Ejari registration, what your tenancy contract should say, how renewals and rent increases work, and when a landlord can evict. Each article cites the Dubai tenancy law, decree or DLD service it relies on.
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Getting Started
- How to Rent Property in DubaiTo rent an apartment in Dubai, set a budget that covers the upfront costs, view homes, confirm the landlord owns the unit, sign the unified tenancy contract, pay the deposit and rent cheques, then register the lease on Ejari.
- Costs Involved in RentingThe upfront cost of renting in Dubai is usually the first rent cheque plus about 10% to 13% of the annual rent.
- Documents Required to RentTo rent in Dubai as an individual you need your Emirates ID, since Ejari registration requires it, plus the passport and residence visa that landlords and agents usually ask to see.
Ejari & Contracts
- What is Ejari and Why It MattersEjari is the Dubai Land Department's official register of tenancy contracts.
- Understanding Your Tenancy ContractA Dubai tenancy contract is the DLD's unified Ejari contract: a standard form with the parties, property, rent, term and deposit, plus 14 fixed terms.
- Renewing or Ending Your LeaseTo renew a tenancy contract in Dubai, agree any new terms before expiry, then renew the Ejari registration.
Rights & Laws
- Tenant Rights in the UAETenants in Dubai have the right to a unit handed over in good condition, maintenance by the landlord, uninterrupted services, rent increases only at renewal within the Decree 43/2013 limits, eviction only on grounds set by law, and the deposit back when the lease ends.
- Rent Increase Rules in DubaiIn Dubai, a landlord can only raise the rent when the lease is renewed, only if your current rent is more than 10% below the average for similar properties, and only after giving you 90 days' notice.
- Eviction Rules ExplainedDubai's eviction rules let a landlord evict a tenant only on the grounds in Article 25 of Law No.
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