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Property Viewing Checklist for Dubai: What to Check Before You Rent (2026)

A practical checklist for viewing a rental in Dubai — AC, water, parking, noise, building rules and paperwork — so you don't find problems after you move in.

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Al Firouz Team
Al Firouz Real Estate · ORN 25623

A 15-minute viewing decides where you live for a year. Use this checklist so nothing important is missed. You can also use our free printable [property viewing checklist](/tools/property-viewing-checklist).

Before the viewing

  • Check the ad shows a valid DLD permit — see [how to check a Dubai property ad](/blog/how-to-check-dubai-property-ad-permit)
  • Confirm you are meeting a licensed agent from a real agency
  • Never pay anything to "hold" a unit before you have seen it

    • Inside the unit

  • AC: turn it on in every room — does it cool properly? Is it chiller-free, district cooling or split units? ([What's the difference?](/blog/chiller-free-vs-district-cooling-dubai))
  • Water: run taps and showers — pressure, hot water, any smell
  • Leaks and damp: look at ceilings, under sinks and around windows
  • Power: test switches and sockets
  • Windows and doors: do they close and lock properly?
  • Kitchen: which appliances are included, and do they work?
  • Storage: wardrobes and space for your things
  • Light and view: which direction it faces, and what is outside

    • The building

  • Parking: how many spaces, covered or not, and visitor parking
  • Lifts, gym, pool: working and open to residents?
  • Security and access cards
  • Noise: nearby roads, construction, restaurants
  • Rules: pets, moving-in times, deposit for access cards

    • Questions to ask

  • What is the rent and how many cheques are accepted?
  • What is the security deposit and the agency fee?
  • Are there extra bills — cooling, gas, internet?
  • When is it available, and will anything be fixed before move-in?

    • After the viewing

    Get the agreed terms in writing before paying. Then read [documents you need to rent in Dubai](/blog/documents-needed-to-rent-in-dubai) to get ready to sign. Browse [homes for rent](/rent) to book viewings.

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