Rent Property in Dubai with Confidence

To rent a property in Dubai, tenants usually need a valid passport copy, UAE residence visa, Emirates ID, and payment cheques. Some landlords may also request salary proof, company details, or bank information depending on the property and payment terms. For Ejari registration, the tenancy contract and Emirates ID are important requirements.

Start by choosing your budget, preferred community, property type, move-in date, and payment structure. Once your requirements are clear, CBA Real Estate can help you shortlist suitable apartments, villas, townhouses, or family homes, arrange viewings, negotiate terms, and guide you through the tenancy contract, Ejari, DEWA, and move-in process.

Besides the annual rent, tenants should budget for the security deposit, agency fee, Ejari registration, DEWA deposit, moving costs, internet connection, and district cooling if the building uses a separate cooling provider. In Dubai, the security deposit is commonly 5% of annual rent for unfurnished properties and 10% for furnished properties, while agency commission is commonly around 5% of annual rent.

Yes. Ejari is the official registration of the tenancy contract in Dubai. It is important because it records the rental agreement and is usually required for DEWA activation, government services, and tenancy protection. After signing the tenancy contract, Ejari should be completed before move-in.

If registered through Dubai REST or the DLD website, Ejari registration currently costs AED 177.75 in total, including the registration fee, knowledge fee, innovation fee, service partner fee, and VAT on the service partner fee. Fees may differ when completed through trustee centres or authorized service providers.

After Ejari is registered, DEWA move-in can be activated using the Ejari number. DEWA usually creates the contract account and sends the tenant a welcome message with payment details. The refundable DEWA security deposit is AED 2,000 for apartments and AED 4,000 for villas, plus activation charges.

Usually, rent does not include DEWA, internet, district cooling, or other utility bills unless clearly mentioned in the tenancy agreement. Some furnished or serviced properties may include selected bills, but this must be confirmed before signing. Tenants should always ask what is included, what is excluded, and whether chiller or district cooling is separate.

Yes. Tenants can search for both furnished and unfurnished properties depending on budget, move-in timing, and lifestyle needs. Furnished properties are convenient for quick move-in, while unfurnished properties may offer better long-term flexibility and lower annual rent in many cases.

Move-in timing depends on property availability, landlord approval, payment preparation, contract signing, Ejari registration, DEWA activation, and access card or move-in permit requirements. If the property is vacant and all documents and payments are ready, the process can move quickly. If the property is occupied, under maintenance, or waiting for approvals, it may take longer.

Yes. Rent, number of cheques, move-in date, maintenance terms, furnishing, and contract conditions can often be negotiated before signing. The final agreement depends on the landlord, property demand, market price, and tenant profile. CBA Real Estate helps tenants negotiate clearly and professionally before committing.

A landlord cannot increase rent randomly. In Dubai, rent increases are linked to the official Rental Index and must follow the permitted increase rules. If either party wants to change contract terms, including rent, notice should be given at least 90 days before the lease expiry unless otherwise agreed in the contract.

Rental increases are calculated using Dubai’s official Rental Index and the permitted increase brackets. If the current rent is close to the average market rent, there may be no increase. If it is significantly below the market average, the permitted increase can range from 5% to 20%, depending on how far below the average the current rent is.