Renting out a property in Dubai is regulated by the Dubai Land Department (DLD) and the Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA). Here is the process from the first listing to renewal.
Step 1: Prepare the property
Step 2: Set the right rent
Look at similar homes actually available in your building and area, and check the official RERA Rental Index. Pricing too high usually means more empty weeks. Our free [valuation](/valuation) and [RERA index tool](/tools/rera-index) can help — we will give you an honest asking rent, not a promise.
Step 3: Sign a listing agreement with a licensed broker
A licensed broker needs your written authorisation to market your home. In Dubai this is the standard listing agreement (Form A) between you and the brokerage.
Step 4: The DLD advertising permit
Before your property can be advertised on portals or social media, the broker must get a DLD advertising permit for it. The permit is linked to your property, your authorisation and the brokerage. Every ad must show the permit number and QR code, and the details in the ad (size, price, type) must match the permit. When the property is rented, the ads come down.
This protects you too: nobody can legally advertise your home without your consent. Read [how to check a Dubai property ad](/blog/how-to-check-dubai-property-ad-permit).
Step 5: Choose your tenant
Your broker arranges viewings and collects offers. Before you agree, check:
Step 6: Contract, deposit and cheques
Sign the official unified tenancy contract with all agreed terms. Collect the security deposit and the rent cheques as agreed, and give the tenant a receipt. Our free [tenancy contract generator](/tools/tenancy-contract-generator) and [rent payment breakdown](/tools/rental-payment-breakdown) tools help.
Step 7: Ejari and handover
Register the contract in Ejari so the tenancy is official and the tenant can connect DEWA. Record the condition with a [landlord inspection checklist](/tools/landlord-inspection-checklist) and a signed [handover form](/tools/property-handover-form).
During the tenancy
Renewals and rent increases
Rent out with Al Firouz
We list homes with a valid DLD permit, show them to checked tenants, prepare the contract and register Ejari. Get a free [rental valuation](/valuation) or [contact us](/contact) on +971 4 835 8084.