Rental Setup Cost Calculator
See exactly how much cash you need to sign a lease in Dubai. First cheque, security deposit, agent commission, DEWA, chiller, Ejari, internet — every line item.
Rental details
Furnished?
Furnished doubles the security deposit (10% vs 5%).
Total cash needed at signing
AED 50,545
First cheque + all upfront fees + deposits
Breakdown
- First cheque (1/4)AED 32,500
- Security deposit (5%, refundable)AED 6,500
- Agent commission (5%)AED 6,500
- Agent VAT (5% on commission)AED 325
- DEWA deposit (refundable)AED 2,000
- Chiller deposit (refundable)AED 2,000
- Internet setupAED 500
- Ejari registrationAED 220
- TotalAED 50,545
Frequently Asked Questions
Roughly first cheque + 15-20% on top for fees. For a AED 130k/year apartment on 4 cheques: AED 32,500 first cheque + AED 24-32k in fees and deposits = ~AED 55-65k total.