UAE rental move-in cost calculator (Dubai-first)
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.
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Dubai-first planning estimate; rent, agency and moving components are user-entered assumptions, not official quotes
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Scope of this calculator
Scope in
- Upfront UAE rental move-in cash items including Ejari or contract registration, deposit, agency fee and utility deposits.
- Property type, rent and registration channel you enter.
Scope out
- Monthly rent instalments after move in.
- Furniture, moving and maintenance costs not entered as fields.
Worked example
Example only: AED 60,000 annual rent for a flat registered online adds the security deposit, agency commission, registration fee and DEWA deposit into one upfront figure.
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.
Official Sources & Legal References
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 the Ejari fee the same online and at a typing centre?
Channel and knowledge or innovation fees differ, so check the DLD fee page. Confirm against the official source cited on this page before you act.
Is the deposit refundable?
Security deposits are normally refundable subject to condition and landlord deductions. Confirm against the official source cited on this page before you act.
Is agency commission fixed at 5 percent?
It is market practice, not a legal fixed rate, so confirm in your agency contract. Confirm against the official source cited on this page before you act.
Are utility deposits different for a villa?
Yes, DEWA deposits differ between apartments and villas. Confirm against the official source cited on this page before you act.