Properties for Rent in Dubai

Passport copy, Emirates ID (if resident) or visa, and post-dated cheques (or bank guarantee in some buildings). For annual rentals, most landlords require 1-4 post-dated cheques. You'll also need to register the tenancy contract with Ejari (DLD's tenancy system), your agent handles this.

1) Find a property and agree on terms. 2) Sign the tenancy contract (standard RERA Form H). 3) Pay security deposit (usually 5% of annual rent) and first rent cheque(s). 4) Register with Ejari (AED 220). 5) Connect DEWA (electricity & water, AED 2,110 deposit, refundable on exit). Process takes 3-7 days.

Rent increases at renewal are capped by the RERA Rental Index. If your current rent is at or below the RERA benchmark, no increase is allowed. Increases are capped at 5-20% depending on how far below the index your current rent is. Check the RERA Rent Calculator (dubailand.gov.ae) before every renewal.