What renting in Dubai costs on day one

The rent in the ad is not the cash you need. Budget for a 5% agency fee, a 5% deposit and your first cheque.

With one cheque, the whole year leaves your account before you move in. Four cheques cut that first payment to a quarter.

After signing, register the lease on Ejari. Your DEWA account and often your building move-in permit depend on it. Many towers also bill cooling separately.