Agree on rent payments

You can pay the rent in one payment or through multiple payments, as agreed with the broker or landlord. Some brokers may also require a commission fee; check the current amount on the authority's website.

Complete and register the lease

Lease agreements between landlords and tenants must be registered by the respective authority in each emirate. In Dubai, landlords must register lease agreements with Dubai Land Department.

Account for Dubai housing fees

Tenants must pay housing fees to Dubai Municipality. The fee is calculated from the yearly rental charges and added to the monthly electricity and water bills. Check the current rate on the authority's website.

How to Move to the UAE: Arrange Your Dubai Rental

Offizielle Quelle: The Official UAE Government Portal (u.ae)

Procedure per The Official UAE Government Portal (u.ae). Fees and timelines change — check the authority's website. We don't invent numbers.

Steps for arranging your home

1
Agree on rent payments
You can pay the rent in one payment or through multiple payments, as agreed with the broker or landlord. Some brokers may also require a commission fee; check the current amount on the authority's website.
2
Prepare the required documents
To conclude a lease contract with the landlord or real estate agent, provide a copy of your passport, a valid residence visa and Emirates ID, along with post-dated cheques covering payments for the agreed lease period.
Dokumente:Passport copyValid residence visaEmirates IDPost-dated cheques
3
Complete and register the lease
Lease agreements between landlords and tenants must be registered by the respective authority in each emirate. In Dubai, landlords must register lease agreements with Dubai Land Department.
Dokumente:Lease agreement
4
Account for Dubai housing fees
Tenants must pay housing fees to Dubai Municipality. The fee is calculated from the yearly rental charges and added to the monthly electricity and water bills. Check the current rate on the authority's website.