Upfront Cost Breakdown
| Annual rent (year 1) | AED 100,000 |
| Security deposit (5%) | AED 5,000 |
| DEWA security deposit | AED 4,000 |
| Ejari registration | AED 220 |
| Agent commission (5%) | AED 5,000 |
| Tenancy contract (online generator) | FREE |
| Total upfront | AED 114,220 |
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Cost Notes
- Annual rent: typically paid via 1, 2, 4, 6, or 12 cheques. 1-cheque often gets a 5–10% rent reduction.
- Security deposit: 5% unfurnished, 10% furnished. Refundable within 30 days of move-out.
- DEWA deposit: AED 2,000 for apartments, AED 4,000 for villas. Refundable when you close the account.
- Ejari: AED 220 (includes the AED 25 knowledge & innovation fee). Pay via Dubai REST app.
- Agent commission: 5% of annual rent if you go through an agent. Skip if you find direct.
- Tenancy contract: free online via tenancycontract.com. AED 150–300 at typing centre.
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