UAE Rental Move-In Cost Calculator
Plan the cash you may need before moving into a Dubai rental, with Ejari and DEWA components clearly separated from your own rent and moving assumptions.
Calculate your estimate
Dubai-first planning estimate; rent, agency and moving components are user-entered assumptions, not official quotes
On supported formula tools, a complete set of valid inputs refreshes the estimate automatically. You can always use Calculate estimate to review it again.
Saved estimates stay only in this browser on this device. Nothing is sent to Gulf Expat Tools. Save up to five named estimates per tool.
Saved estimate history
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How this calculator works
Estimated initial cash = first rent instalment + selected Ejari charge + selected DEWA activation charge + refundable DEWA deposit + user-entered agency, moving/furniture and utility-buffer components.
Estimated initial cash = first rent instalment + selected Ejari charge + selected DEWA activation charge + refundable DEWA deposit + user-entered agency, moving/furniture and utility-buffer components.Official sources used for this page
This tool is maintained against the referenced authority. Rules can change, so check the source and the page review date before acting.
Common questions
Short answers for using this tool responsibly.
Is this result guaranteed?
No. The output is an estimate for the scope shown on this page. The official authority, employer records and your contract determine the final entitlement or charge.
Which inputs should I enter?
Follow each field label exactly. Some tools use official fees or published tariffs, while rent, deposits, wages, brokerage or moving costs may be user-entered planning assumptions. Do not substitute a different measure without checking the tool explanation.
When should I request manual review?
Choose manual review where the tool shows an unsupported work type, scheme, historic service period, special termination case, immigration exception or inconsistent records.
Where can I check the official rule?
Use the official source card above. This site links to the relevant government, legislation or competent-authority reference for each tool.