{"id":12056,"date":"2023-06-01T09:45:46","date_gmt":"2023-06-01T09:45:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/?p=12056"},"modified":"2024-09-11T06:18:59","modified_gmt":"2024-09-11T06:18:59","slug":"hidden-costs-of-renting-a-house-regart","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/hidden-costs-of-renting-a-house-regart","title":{"rendered":"Informative Related to Hidden Costs of Renting a House in Dubai"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Renting a house in Dubai can be a great opportunity to benefit from the city\u2019s vibrant culture and booming economy. However, it is important to consider the hidden costs of renting a house in Dubai. These costs can include utilities, security deposits, agency fees, and maintenance costs that can significantly increase the total cost of rent in Dubai. i<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">n addition, while the cost of rent in Dubai is relatively low compared to other cities, the hidden costs associated with renting a house in Dubai can make it difficult to stick to a budget. t<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">herefore, it is important to understand the hidden costs of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/rent\/property-for-rent-in-dubai\">properties for rent in Dubai<\/a> before signing a lease.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_40 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" 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type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-6a04f65e7a40a\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/hidden-costs-of-renting-a-house-regart\/#Additional_Hidden_Costs_of_Renting_an_Abode_in_Dubai\" title=\"Additional Hidden Costs of Renting an Abode in Dubai\">Additional Hidden Costs of Renting an Abode in Dubai<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/hidden-costs-of-renting-a-house-regart\/#Agency_Fee\" title=\"Agency Fee\">Agency Fee<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/hidden-costs-of-renting-a-house-regart\/#Ejari_Registration\" title=\"Ejari Registration\">Ejari Registration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/hidden-costs-of-renting-a-house-regart\/#Housing_Fee\" title=\"Housing Fee\">Housing Fee<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/hidden-costs-of-renting-a-house-regart\/#Security_Deposit\" title=\"Security Deposit\">Security Deposit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/hidden-costs-of-renting-a-house-regart\/#DEWA_Deposit\" title=\"DEWA Deposit\">DEWA Deposit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/hidden-costs-of-renting-a-house-regart\/#District_Cooling\" title=\"District Cooling\">District Cooling<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/hidden-costs-of-renting-a-house-regart\/#Moving_Cost\" title=\"Moving Cost\">Moving Cost<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/hidden-costs-of-renting-a-house-regart\/#Calculating_the_Cost_of_Renting_a_House_Apartment_Flat_in_Dubai\" title=\"Calculating the Cost of Renting a House \/ Apartment \/ Flat in Dubai\">Calculating the Cost of Renting a House \/ Apartment \/ Flat in Dubai<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/hidden-costs-of-renting-a-house-regart\/#Additional_Costs_for_Renewing_the_Tenancy_Contract_in_Dubai\" title=\"Additional Costs for Renewing the Tenancy Contract in Dubai\u00a0\">Additional Costs for Renewing the Tenancy Contract in Dubai\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/hidden-costs-of-renting-a-house-regart\/#Rent_Increase\" title=\"Rent Increase\">Rent Increase<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/hidden-costs-of-renting-a-house-regart\/#Agency_Fees\" title=\"Agency Fees\">Agency Fees<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/hidden-costs-of-renting-a-house-regart\/#Ejari_Renewal\" title=\"Ejari Renewal\">Ejari Renewal<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/hidden-costs-of-renting-a-house-regart\/#Frequently_Asked_Question_FAQs\" title=\"Frequently Asked Question (FAQs)\">Frequently Asked Question (FAQs)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/hidden-costs-of-renting-a-house-regart\/#How_much_does_it_cost_to_rent_in_Dubai\" title=\"How much does it cost to rent in Dubai?\">How much does it cost to rent in Dubai?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/hidden-costs-of-renting-a-house-regart\/#What_are_the_hidden_costs_of_renting\" title=\"What are the hidden costs of renting?\">What are the hidden costs of renting?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/hidden-costs-of-renting-a-house-regart\/#How_much_is_the_monthly_expense_in_Dubai\" title=\"How much is the monthly expense in Dubai?\">How much is the monthly expense in Dubai?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/hidden-costs-of-renting-a-house-regart\/#Is_DEWA_included_in_the_rent\" title=\"Is DEWA included in the rent?\">Is DEWA included in the rent?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/hidden-costs-of-renting-a-house-regart\/#How_much_are_agency_fees_in_the_UAE\" title=\"How much are agency fees in the UAE?\">How much are agency fees in the UAE?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Additional_Hidden_Costs_of_Renting_an_Abode_in_Dubai\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additional Hidden Costs of Renting an Abode in Dubai<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12073\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Additional-Hidden-Costs-of-Renting-an-Abode-in-Dubai.jpg\" alt=\"Additional Hidden Costs of Renting an Abode in Dubai\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Additional-Hidden-Costs-of-Renting-an-Abode-in-Dubai.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Additional-Hidden-Costs-of-Renting-an-Abode-in-Dubai-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Additional-Hidden-Costs-of-Renting-an-Abode-in-Dubai-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When looking for a place to rent in Dubai, one can find good value for your money. From lavish villas to exquisite apartments, there is a wide variety of properties to choose from. Before signing a lease, it\u2019s important to consider the hidden costs of renting a house, such as service charges, deposits, and furnishings.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, let\u2019s have a look at the top additional hidden Dubai rent costs that come coupled with renting a house in the emirate.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 95.7718%; height: 471px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 56px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 46.9752%; height: 56px; text-align: center;\">\n<p><strong>Rental Charges<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 91.3372%; height: 56px; text-align: center;\">\n<p><strong>Cost<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 56px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 46.9752%; height: 56px; text-align: center;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Agency Fee<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 91.3372%; height: 56px; text-align: center;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2-5% of Annual Rent<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 56px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 46.9752%; height: 56px; text-align: center;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ejari Registration<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 91.3372%; height: 56px; text-align: center;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Varies Depending Upon the Method<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 56px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 46.9752%; height: 56px; text-align: center;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Housing Fee<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 91.3372%; height: 56px; text-align: center;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5% of Annual Rent paid in 12 parts<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 96px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 46.9752%; height: 96px; text-align: center;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Security Deposit<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 91.3372%; height: 96px; text-align: center;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10% for Furnished Properties<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5% or Equal to One Month\u2019s Rent for Unfurnished Properties<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 56px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 46.9752%; height: 56px; text-align: center;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DEWA Deposit<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 91.3372%; height: 56px; text-align: center;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apartments AED 2,000 | Villa AED 4,000<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 56px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 46.9752%; height: 56px; text-align: center;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">District Cooling<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 91.3372%; height: 56px; text-align: center;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consumption Charge + Fuel Surcharge + Demand Charge<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 39px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 46.9752%; height: 39px; text-align: center;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moving Cost<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 91.3372%; height: 39px; text-align: center;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AED 1,500 &#8211; AED 2,500<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn about each of these hidden costs of renting in Dubai in brief below.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Agency_Fee\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Agency Fee<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are looking to rent in Dubai, you may need to enlist the help of a real estate agency. This comes with an additional charge, which is the agency fee. This fee is calculated as a percentage of your total annual rent, usually between 2% and 5%. However, the exact amount may vary, depending on the agent.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ejari_Registration\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ejari Registration<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12074\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Ejari-Registration.jpg\" alt=\"Ejari Registration\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Ejari-Registration.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Ejari-Registration-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Ejari-Registration-768x480.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Renting in Dubai comes with an extra cost &#8211; Ejari registration. Ejari is a Government-operated programme that manages Dubai\u2019s tenancy contracts, and the tenant usually pays for the registration cost. The charges for the registration through the Ejari application and system as stated below:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Registration of Ejari<\/strong>: AED 155 + VAT<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Knowledge Fee<\/strong>: AED 10<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Innovation Fee<\/strong>: AED 10<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cost of registration through Real Estate Services Trustees Centers is:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Registration Fee<\/strong>: AED 219.5 + VAT<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Knowledge Fee<\/strong>: AED 10<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Innovation Fee<\/strong>: AED 10<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Housing_Fee\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Housing Fee<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12075\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Housing-Fee.jpg\" alt=\"Housing Fee\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Housing-Fee.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Housing-Fee-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Housing-Fee-768x480.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to the rent, the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) bill includes a fee known as the Dubai Municipality housing fee. This fee is a 5% levy of the annual rent paid monthly and is usually unknown to tenants before they sign a lease agreement. This is an added cost of renting in Dubai that must be factored into the financial arrangements.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Security_Deposit\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Security Deposit<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to your first rental payment, you must also pay a refundable, one-time security deposit to your landlord. This amount typically ranges from 5% of the total cost for an unfurnished property to 10% for a furnished one, or alternatively, it can be the equivalent of a month\u2019s rent. w<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hen you vacate the flat, the security deposit will be returned to you; however, the landlord might subtract a specific amount to cover any painting or minor repairs that may be necessary. t<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">o guarantee the return of your security deposit, it is essential to make sure that the property is kept in the same condition that you received it in.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DEWA_Deposit\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DEWA Deposit<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tenants should take into consideration the hidden rental charges in Dubai when calculating their rental budget. This includes the DEWA connection deposit, which is AED 2,000 (refundable) for flats or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/rent\/apartments-for-rent-in-dubai\">apartments for rent in Dubai<\/a> and AED 4,000 for villas. Additionally, a non-refundable fee must be paid for DEWA services. The charges of activation for a new premise involve:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Electricity and Water Connection (Large Meters)<\/strong>: AED 300<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Electricity and Water Connection (Small Meters):<\/strong> AED 100<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Registration<\/strong>: AED 10<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Innovation Fee<\/strong>: AED 10<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Knowledge Fee<\/strong>: AED 10<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"District_Cooling\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">District Cooling<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In many apartments located in Dubai, district cooling systems are used in order to reduce the consumption of electricity, particularly when it comes to air-conditioning. Companies like Emicool and Empower provide these district cooling services to Dubai&#8217;s apartment communities. In some cases, tenants may be required to register with any district cooling company in order to use the service. a<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nd for the same, tenants must provide a refundable security deposit. For example, Empower asks for a deposit of AED 3,000 (refundable)\u00a0 for villas and AED 2,000 (refundable) for apartments.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Moving_Cost\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moving Cost<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Last but not least, when relocating to a new rental house in the emirate, you must bear in mind the cost of moving. This cost is standard for most residents to hire professional packers and movers to assist them with their move. The average price for such services when moving a 1 or 2-bedroom apartment is usually between AED 2,500 and 1,500. The moving cost can increase depending on the size of the property and any other services required, such as storage, unpacking and insurance.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Calculating_the_Cost_of_Renting_a_House_Apartment_Flat_in_Dubai\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calculating the Cost of Renting a House \/ Apartment \/ Flat in Dubai<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12076\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Calculating-the-Cost-of-Renting-a-House.jpg\" alt=\"Calculating the Cost of Renting a House\" width=\"1440\" height=\"625\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Calculating-the-Cost-of-Renting-a-House.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Calculating-the-Cost-of-Renting-a-House-300x130.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Calculating-the-Cost-of-Renting-a-House-1024x444.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Calculating-the-Cost-of-Renting-a-House-768x333.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In order to help understand each of the above rental charges better, we have included an example below of how the rent of a house in Dubai is estimated.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Example<\/strong>: The cost of renting a two-bedroom apartment in Dubai Marina starts at AED 90k.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you pay your rent on a quarterly basis, you must pay an initial cheque of AED 22.5k. Additionally, you need to pay a 3% agency fee of AED 2,700 and an Ejari registration fee of AED 350. The landlord will also require you to pay a security deposit of AED 7,500, a DEWA deposit of AED 3,000 and moving costs of AED 3,500. The bare minimum charge for renting a house in Dubai in this price range would be AED 39k.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, when you are looking to rent a property in Dubai, it is important to be aware that there may be additional costs apart from the agreed-upon price. Therefore, before signing a tenancy contract, you should read through it carefully and make sure to note any other expenses that may be incurred. Also, remember that it&#8217;s important to be aware of all these extra costs so that you can budget accordingly and make sure you are able to pay them.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Additional_Costs_for_Renewing_the_Tenancy_Contract_in_Dubai\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additional Costs for Renewing the Tenancy Contract in Dubai\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Renewing a tenancy agreement in Dubai is a relatively straightforward process as long as all the necessary steps are followed, and the required documents are provided. The process is typically handled by the tenant, who must ensure they have all the correct paperwork and the landlord\u2019s signature before submitting the forms to the Dubai Land Department.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, before deciding to renew a tenancy agreement, it is important to consider the terms of the agreement and the additional charges involved.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rent_Increase\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rent Increase<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes time to renew the tenancy contract, the landlord may increase the rent. This increase in rent would also result in a slight rise in your Dubai Municipality housing fee, which is estimated as 5% of the yearly rent.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Agency_Fees\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Agency Fees<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you choose to use an agent to help with the renewal of your tenancy contract in Dubai, you should be aware that there will be an additional charge involved. This cost is usually referred to as the agency fee and is paid to the agent for their services in helping to arrange the renewal.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ejari_Renewal\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ejari Renewal<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you renew your tenancy contract, which usually happens annually, you will also need to renew your Ejari, meaning you will incur extra Ejari renewal fees.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Renting a house in Dubai can be an expensive endeavour. There are a lot of hidden costs associated with it that many people do not consider. From paying for the security deposits to DEWA Deposit, these costs can add up quickly. It\u2019s therefore important to consider these costs when budgeting for a new home in the emirate and to try to save as much money as possible in the process. With a bit of research and planning, you can find a great deal and make your renting experience in Dubai a great one.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Some Useful Articles for You :<\/strong><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 98.665%; height: 162px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"301\"><strong>Guide To Dubai Electricity And Water Authority<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"301\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/dubai-electricity-and-water-authority-govart\">Dubai Electricity And Water Authority<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"301\"><strong>About DEWA Disconnection Process<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"301\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/dewa-disconnection-process-tpsart\"><strong>DEWA Disconnection Process<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"301\"><strong>Sharjah\u2019s Online SEWA<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"301\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/online-sewa-govart\">Online SEWA<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"301\"><strong>Guide To Dubai Land Department<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"301\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/dubai-land-department-govart\">Dubai Land Department<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"301\"><strong>Everything About Ejari System<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"301\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/ejari-system-misart\">Ejari System<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Question_FAQs\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Question (FAQs)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_it_cost_to_rent_in_Dubai\"><\/span>How much does it cost to rent in Dubai?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe per month rent of a 1-bed apartment in the City Centre is AED 5,141.89 and AED 3,281.72 outside of the Centre. Moreover, the rent of a 3-bed apartment in the City Centre is AED 9,766.53. These are just approximate figures that are subject to change depending on the market conditions.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_hidden_costs_of_renting\"><\/span>What are the hidden costs of renting?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tHidden costs of renting a house in Dubai can include security deposits, moving costs, district cooling, DEWA deposit, etc. Additionally, there may be ongoing costs such as utilities, parking fees, and monthly rental fees.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_is_the_monthly_expense_in_Dubai\"><\/span>How much is the monthly expense in Dubai?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 12,944.2 AED excluding rent. An individual's estimated monthly cost is 3,744.3 AED without rent.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_DEWA_included_in_the_rent\"><\/span>Is DEWA included in the rent?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tUnless stated in the contract, registering with Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (DEWA) would be an additional cost you would have to pay.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_are_agency_fees_in_the_UAE\"><\/span>How much are agency fees in the UAE?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tIn the UAE, the agency fee is typically a percentage of the total annual rent and typically ranges from 2% to 5%.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n\t{\n\t\t\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n\t\t\"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n\t\t\"mainEntity\": [\n\t\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"How much does it cost to rent in Dubai?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"The per month rent of a 1-bed apartment in the City Centre is AED 5,141.89 and AED 3,281.72 outside of the Centre. 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