For landlords in Dubai
Rent Out Your Property in Dubai with fäm Properties
Your rent is set from what comparable homes are actually let for, a broker who works your community finds and vets the tenant, and the contract, Ejari and handover are taken care of.
5%
of the first year’s rent, plus VAT, payable only when the tenancy contract is signed
Renting out in Dubai at a glance
- fäm letting fee
- 5%
- Of the first year’s rent, plus VAT, on signing
- Ejari registration
- Required
- For every tenancy; about AED 220, arranged by us
- Security deposit
- 5% / 10%
- Usual for unfurnished / furnished homes
- Rent increases
- RERA index
- Only at renewal, with 90 days’ notice
Get your property let
Four short questions. No account, and nothing to sign until you decide.
Step 1 of 4
I want to
What happens next
- 1
A broker who works your community gets in touch
One named person, by phone or WhatsApp, not a call centre.
- 2
You see the rents behind the figure
Recent registered tenancy contracts for comparable homes, and the rent they point to.
- 3
You decide
Let with us, take time to think, or simply keep the figure. There is no obligation.
What it costs: 5% of the first year’s rent
Plus VAT, payable when the tenancy contract is signed. Nothing is due before a tenant is found.
Rather call? +971 4 369 1700
What Dubai rents for this year
A rent should come from what comparable homes are actually let for. These are the tenancy contracts registered in Dubai this year: the same records your rental valuation is built from.
Browse registered rents →- New tenancies registered, 2026 to date
- 313,585
- -6% on last year
- Median yearly rent, new tenancies
- AED 58.0K
- +7% on last year
- Median yearly rent, renewals
- AED 62.5K
- +4% on last year
Source: registered tenancy contracts (Ejari) · 1 Jan 2026 – 30 Oct 2026
By the fäm Properties leasing team · Updated
How do I rent out my property in Dubai?
Short answer
Set the rent from comparable registered tenancy contracts, appoint a RERA-registered broker, market the property, vet applicants, sign the unified tenancy contract and register it with Ejari, then hand over the keys after a move-in inspection.
- 1
Rental valuation
Your broker compares your property with recent registered contracts for similar homes in the same building or community.
- 2
Agreement and permit
You sign a listing agreement with the brokerage, and the advert carries a DLD permit.
- 3
Marketing and viewings
Photography, portal listings and introductions to tenants already searching in your community.
- 4
Tenant checks
Identity, visa status and the ability to pay, before an offer is accepted.
- 5
Contract and Ejari
You and the tenant sign the unified tenancy contract, the tenant hands over the agreed cheques and security deposit, and the contract is registered with Ejari.
- 6
Handover
A move-in inspection with photographs, the keys, and the tenant opens their own DEWA account.
How much rent can I get for my property?
Short answer
What comparable homes in your building or community are actually let for, according to registered tenancy contracts, adjusted for size, floor, view, furnishing and condition. Portal asking rents are a starting point, not the answer.
Pricing a little below the going rate usually lets sooner, and a month empty costs more than a slightly lower rent. Pricing above it tends to sit, and a property that sits starts to look like a problem.
For an existing tenant, a renewal increase is capped by the RERA rental index; the rent increase calculator shows the most you can ask.
What does it cost to rent out a property in Dubai?
Short answer
The letting commission (fäm’s standard rate is 5% of the first year’s rent, payable when the tenancy contract is signed), the Ejari registration fee, and the costs that stay with you as owner: service charges, building insurance and major maintenance.
- Letting commission: 5% of the first year’s rent, plus VAT, on signing
- Ejari registration: a small fee, typically around AED 220 with service charges, paid as agreed between landlord and tenant
- Service charges and building insurance: the owner’s, whether or not the property is let
- Maintenance: major repairs are the landlord’s unless the contract says otherwise
- Property management (optional): a separate fee if you want rent collection, maintenance and renewals handled for you
What is Ejari and do I need it?
Short answer
Yes. Ejari is the official registration of tenancy contracts in Dubai, run by the Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA). Every residential tenancy must be registered.
An unregistered contract is hard to enforce: the Rental Disputes Centre works from registered contracts, and a tenant needs the Ejari certificate to connect DEWA and for many visa and family procedures. Your broker registers it once the contract is signed.
What are a landlord’s obligations in Dubai?
Short answer
Hand over the property in good condition, carry out major maintenance, leave the tenant in quiet possession, return the security deposit at the end less any legitimate deductions, and keep to the rules on renewals and increases.
- Maintenance and repairs needed to keep the property fit to live in, unless agreed otherwise in the contract
- No changes to the property that stop the tenant using it fully
- Security deposit returned at the end of the tenancy, less documented damage beyond normal wear
- At least 90 days’ notice before the contract ends of any change to its terms, including the rent
- Rent increases only at renewal and only within the RERA rental index
Can I raise the rent or end a tenancy?
Short answer
You can raise the rent only at renewal, with at least 90 days’ notice and within the cap set by the RERA rental index. You can end a tenancy at its expiry only for the reasons the law allows, such as selling the property or moving in yourself, with 12 months’ notice.
Notice to end a tenancy at expiry must be given at least 12 months ahead, through a notary public or by registered mail. The permitted reasons include selling the property, the owner or a first-degree relative moving in, and demolition or major renovation that cannot be done with a tenant in place.
Before the end of the contract a tenant can only be evicted for specific breaches, such as non-payment after notice.
Why rent out your property through fäm Properties?
Short answer
Because the rent comes from what comparable homes are actually let for, one broker who works your community finds and checks the tenant, and the contract, Ejari and handover are handled end to end.
- Rents set from registered tenancy contracts, not from portal asking prices
- Tenants checked before an offer is accepted
- Contract, cheques, Ejari and move-in inspection handled for you
- Property management available if you would rather not deal with the tenancy at all
- In Dubai since 2009, with more than 900 brokers and over 15,000 Google reviews rated 4.9 out of 5
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FAQs
More questions landlords ask
Useful next steps
- Rent increase calculatorThe most you can ask at renewal under the RERA rental index.
- Dubai rental transactionsRegistered tenancy contracts, searchable by building and community.
- Property managementRent collection, maintenance and renewals handled for you.
- Sell insteadWhat selling your property involves, what it costs and how long it takes.
Find out what your property would rent for
A broker who works your community will tell you what comparable homes are let for, and what yours is likely to achieve, with no obligation.