United Arab Emirates
Early accessRenting in the UAE, with every cost on the table.
From a 3-month furnished stay in Dubai Marina to a yearly lease in Al Reem: see the rent, the cheques, the deposit, the agency fee and the bills before you call.
| Rent as advertised | AED 5,200 / month |
|---|---|
| Every month | AED 5,600 |
| Whole stay | AED 17,350 |
| Refundable deposit | AED 2,000 |
| To pay before move-in | AED 8,150 |
| Not confirmed yet | estimate AED 0–200 / month |
- Your brief:
- Average AED 5,783.33 is within your AED 6,000
- AED 8,150 before move-in is AED 150 over your AED 8,000
What people get wrong
- Example
The cheque count changes the cash you need
AED 95,000 a year in 1 cheque or in 4: the same rent, a very different first payment.
- Example
The housing fee lives in your DEWA bill
5 % of the annual rent, spread monthly through DEWA — easy to miss when you compare homes.
- Example
Cooling can be a bill of its own
In some towers cooling is billed separately. The listing tells you which, and the card includes it.
A worked example
Mariam and Karim's three months in Dubai Marina
Furnished 1-bed at Marina Vista Residence, 1 January to 1 April 2027. A sample listing from our sample agency, Harbour Key Properties.
It fits a monthly budget of AED 6,000 — but not a cap of AED 8,000 on cash before move-in. LeaseExact tells you that before the viewing, not after.
How we work it out| Rent as advertised | AED 5,200 / month |
|---|---|
| Every monthrent 5,200 + bills 400 | AED 5,600 |
| Whole stayrent 15,600 + bills 1,200 + fees 550 | AED 17,350 |
| Average per month | AED 5,783.33 |
| Refundable depositcomes back at the end, less lawful deductions | AED 2,000 |
| To pay before move-infirst month 5,200 + bills 400 + fees 550 + deposit 2,000 | AED 8,150 |
| Not confirmed yetelectricity above AED 300 a month | estimate AED 0–200 / month |
- Your brief:
- Average AED 5,783.33 is within your AED 6,000
- AED 8,150 before move-in is AED 150 over your AED 8,000
Payment schedule: 1 Jan AED 8,150 · 1 Feb AED 5,600 · 1 Mar AED 5,600 · deposit back after 1 Apr
Not a booking. From Harbour Key's terms of 20 Oct. LeaseExact calculates; the advertiser sets.
What our badges mean in the UAE
Shown as the rules require, and checked only when we say so.
- Every Dubai ad shows its DLD advertising permit number and QR
- Where a broker advertises: the broker's BRN and the office's ORN
- "Checked by LeaseExact on 20 Oct" appears only when we actually checked, and says how
- Ejari registration is the landlord's or agent's step after signing — we never say a lease is registered
LeaseExact is not a government service and has no government endorsement. We show what the advertiser provided and say when we checked it.
Listing rules in the UAE- Advertising permitSAMPLE-PERMIT-0001
- Broker BRNSAMPLE-BRN-01
- Office ORNSAMPLE-ORN-01
Shown as provided by the advertiser
How to check this yourself →
Plans for advertisers, in AED
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Renting in the UAE: questions
Is LeaseExact free for renters in the UAE?
Yes, always. Searching, the exact-cost card, alerts, messages and viewings are free.
Do you charge a commission?
No. LeaseExact is not a broker and takes nothing from your rent or deposit. An agency's own fee, when there is one, is shown on the listing.
Can I search monthly furnished stays?
Yes. Give your dates and the card works out the whole stay, the monthly average and the cash before move-in.
Do listings show the permit QR?
Every Dubai listing shows its DLD advertising permit number and QR. Without it, the listing isn't published.
How do I know the bills are right?
The advertiser states each bill as included, fixed or estimated. Anything not confirmed shows as a range, and you can ask before you view.
Can I search in Arabic or Urdu?
Yes: English, Arabic and Urdu, typed or as a voice note.
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