Name: Al Firouz Real Estate Broker LLC
Address: Office Shop 13, Building AMSA 2, JVC, Lazuward N E, Dubai, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +971 4 835 8084
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Renting in Dubai is straightforward once you understand the process. Here's a step-by-step guide from search to keys in hand.

Step 1: Work out your budget

Rent in Dubai is quoted per year and is usually paid with post-dated cheques. Many landlords accept 1–4 cheques a year; some accept more. Fewer cheques can sometimes get you a better price. Read [Dubai rent cheques explained](/blog/dubai-rent-cheques-explained) for how it works.

Typical costs at move-in:

Security deposit: usually 5% of yearly rent (unfurnished) or 10% (furnished), refundable at the end

Agency fee: usually around 5% of yearly rent — ask us for our fee upfront

Ejari registration: DLD and service-partner charges per the current DLD fee schedule, plus our service fee

DEWA: refundable security deposit (AED 2,000 for apartments, AED 4,000 for villas) plus an activation fee, per DEWA's current requirements

Our free [upfront payment calculator](/tools/upfront-payment-calculator) adds these up for you.

Step 2: Search and view

Browse [homes for rent](/rent). Every Al Firouz listing carries a valid DLD permit.

When viewing, check:

Air conditioning — chilled water (district cooling) or split units; this changes your monthly bills

Parking — how many spaces come with the unit

Service and building rules — pets, moving-in times, access cards

The general condition — take photos and note anything that needs fixing before you move in

Step 3: Agree the terms

Once you like a unit, agree the rent, number of cheques, move-in date and any repairs with the landlord through your agent. Get the agreed terms in writing before you pay anything.

Step 4: Sign the tenancy contract

Dubai uses the official unified tenancy contract. Make sure it shows:

The full yearly rent and security deposit

The number, amounts and dates of cheques

The start and end dates

Any extra terms you agreed (repairs, furniture, parking)

Step 5: Ejari registration

Ejari registers your tenancy with the Dubai Land Department. You need it to connect DEWA, and for visas, school enrolment and many bank and government services.

Al Firouz handles Ejari for you through the official DLD channels — usually the same day if documents reach us before 2 pm. See our [Ejari service](/ejari) and [Ejari document checklist](/tools/ejari-document-checklist).

Step 6: DEWA and move-in

With your Ejari, connect DEWA online at dewa.gov.ae. Use our [move-in checklist](/tools/move-in-checklist) to record the condition of the unit on day one — it helps you get your deposit back later.

Your rights as a tenant

Rent increases at renewal are limited by the RERA Rental Index — see our [guide to rent increases](/blog/rera-rental-increase-calculator-guide)

The landlord must give 90 days' notice before the contract ends if they want to change terms or rent

To end a tenancy for reasons such as personal use or sale, the landlord must give 12 months' notice through a notary public or registered mail

Disputes go to the Rental Dispute Settlement Centre (RDSC)

Need help with any step? Our team is available Monday to Saturday, 9 am – 5 pm. Call or WhatsApp +971 4 835 8084.

How to Rent a Property in Dubai: Step-by-Step Guide (2026)

Step 1: Work out your budget

Step 2: Search and view

Step 3: Agree the terms

Step 4: Sign the tenancy contract

Step 5: Ejari registration

Step 6: DEWA and move-in

Your rights as a tenant

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