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Dubai Renting Guide

Did you know that lots of tenants look for months for the right rental home and end up with second best, or paying over the odds? Augusta Properties spares you that. We know the market, so you get the right home at the right price and keep your time and money.

Renting in Dubai can bring its share of hurdles, from comparing options to agreeing terms and sorting out the paperwork. If you want to stay long-term through us, or short-term through our partners, you can count on us to find the payment terms that best fit your budget. And there’s more: we register your Ejari ourselves, in-house, which saves you time and trouble.

Why worry about the details of renting when we can do it with you? Read our guide and see how easy renting in Dubai can be.

RENTING PROPERTY IN DUBAI: THE GUIDE

The Complete Tenant’s Guide to Renting in Dubai

Work Out Your Budget

Start by setting your budget, taking into account the monthly rent, utilities and any extra costs. That way you find a home that fits what you can afford.

Find the Right Agent

Get help from experienced property agents such as the Augusta Properties Consultants, who can give you useful insight and narrow the search to your budget and what you prefer.

Book Your Viewings

Leave it to the Augusta Properties agents to arrange your viewings. We’ll work with owners and landlords to set viewing times that suit your diary.

Agree the Lease Terms

Once you have chosen a property, agree lease terms that work in your favor. That covers the rent, the length of the lease and any extra clauses. A good agent can guide you through this quickly.

Sign the Lease, Then Move In

Once the lease is signed, our team helps you register the tenancy with Ejari so everything is compliant. After that, you move in knowing exactly what the terms are.

Browse Dubai Property

105

From AED 2,100,000

Damac Islands by Damac Properties

Damac Islands, Dubai

Townhouse

4-7

2,208+ sq ft

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100

From AED 1,716,164

Sobha Central by Sobha Realty

Sobha Central, Dubai

Apartment

Studio-3

565+ sq ft

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From AED 980,000

Skyhills Astra by HRE Development

Dubai Science Park, Dubai

Apartment

Studio-3

369+ sq ft

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From AED 2,463,750

Zephyra by Arsenal East

Dubai Islands, Dubai

Duplex Apartments

1-3

710+ sq ft

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From AED 4,197,900

Wynwood by Imtiaz by Imtiaz Developments

Dubai Islands, Dubai

Apartment

1-4

861+ sq ft

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From AED 3,800,000

Palm Springs by Nakheel

Jebel Ali Hills, Dubai

Townhouse

3-5

2,326+ sq ft

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Questions from Tenants

As a tenant, you should look after the property, report maintenance problems quickly and follow the rights set out in the DLD rules, which are meant to keep things fair for tenants and landlords alike.

On payment, you can negotiate how often you pay: monthly, quarterly or once a year. Paying for the year up front can give you some room to bring the rent down.

A tenancy contract (the rental agreement) is a document with legal force that lets the tenant live in a property for a set period. It sets out every term of the lease, including what both parties have agreed to expect and require of each other.

Dubai law requires your rental contract to be registered with RERA. Your tenancy agreement only has legal force once it is formally registered through Ejari.

When an owner and tenant disagree, the place to go is the Rental Disputes Centre (RDC). This specialist committee was set up for the sole purpose of settling disagreements between tenants and landlords.

To rent a property you will usually need copies of your passport, residence visa and Emirates ID. Ejari registration of the tenancy contract needs a few more documents:

The signed tenancy contract (original)
Rent cheques and security deposit
Title Deed copy
Landlord’s passport copy

What you pay in rent in Dubai depends on the location, the size and the type of property, among other things. As a rough guide, though, a studio apartment costs between AED 25,000 and AED 50,000 a year. Keep in mind that prices shift with the market as a whole.

Tenants in Dubai have plenty of rental homes to choose from. Explore Augusta Properties rental listings to find the options that suit you best. Set your search filters to match what you want, looking at things like bedrooms, property type, price range and more.