Dubai · Official Rental Process · RERA Compliant

Rent your flat
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8 clear steps to renting legally in Dubai — fully compliant with RERA & Dubai Land Department.

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Compliant

Ejari

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The rental process

Your step-by-step guide

01 / 08

Rental Guide · Due Diligence

Step No.Step 01 of 08

Contact Agent & Physically Verify the Property

Action

Site Visit

Handled by

Licensed Agent

Required

Before Signing

Reach out to our licensed agent, schedule a visit, and physically inspect the flat before making any commitment.

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DXB-RENT-001 · RERA

Rental Guide · Application

Step No.Step 02 of 08

Login & Fill the Form

Platform

App / Website

Documents

Emirates ID, Visa

Duration

~5 minutes

Sign in to our app or website, complete the tenancy application form, and upload your Emirates ID, visa, and passport copy.

DXB-RENT-002 · DIGITAL

Rental Guide · Payment

Step No.Step 03 of 08

Make the Payment

Method

Online / Cheque

Security

Encrypted

Receipt

Keep for Ejari

Pay via secure online gateway or issue post-dated cheques as agreed. Keep all receipts — required for Ejari registration.

DXB-RENT-003 · PAYMENT

Rental Guide · Registration

Step No.Step 04 of 08

Register Ejari

Authority

Dubai Land Dept.

Handled by

Our Ops Team

Mandatory

Yes — by law

Our dedicated operations team will guide and assist you through the entire Ejari registration — hassle-free and fully DLD compliant.

DXB-RENT-004 · EJARI · DLD

Rental Guide · Utilities

Step No.Step 05 of 08

Activate DEWA Services

Provider

DEWA

Requires

Ejari Number

Activation

~24 hours

Connect electricity and water by registering with DEWA using your Ejari number via dewa.gov.ae or the DEWA app.

DXB-RENT-005 · DEWA

Rental Guide · Inspection

Step No.Step 06 of 08

Inspect Before Moving In

Process

Snagging

Evidence

Photo Proof

Protects

Your Deposit

Do a thorough walkthrough and document any pre-existing damage with photos. Share with the landlord to protect your security deposit.

DXB-RENT-006 · SNAGGING

Rental Guide · Handover

Step No.Step 07 of 08

Move In

Action

Key Collection

Document

Handover Report

Confirm

DEWA Active

Collect your keys, receive the handover report, and welcome home. Ensure DEWA is active before moving furniture in.

DXB-RENT-007 · HANDOVER

Rental Guide · Support

Step No.Step 08 of 08

Raise a Service Request

Channel

App / Website

Tracking

Real-time

Availability

Always on

Log maintenance issues, communicate with your landlord, and track request status in real time — any time during your stay.

DXB-RENT-008 · SUPPORT

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Rent your flatthe right way.

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Contact Agent & Physically Verify the Property

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Make the Payment

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Inspect Before Moving In

Move In

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