Icona Property Tenant Guides

Tenant Guides will take you through each step of your dream home hunting journey, highlighting what you need to know, ask and do.

1. Understand Your Budget, Define Your Needs, Explore Communities

Decided to rent in Dubai? New to the city, or simply looking to upgrade, location is of prime importance. But, before you begin your home seeking journey, it’s essential to understand your budget

Dubai’s top communities for rent

The city hosts communities that cater to varied lifestyle requirements: families, young professionals and sports enthusiasts.

Understanding your budget and where you can rent in Dubai

Creating a budget for housing expenses is important in determining where you can afford to rent. We recommend communities by budget to help guide your search criteria.

2. Search For Properties

Once you have shortlisted a community to live in, it’s time to narrow your search further to focus on specific property types. Browse through verified listings on Property Finder, Bayut, Dubizzle etc and speak to RERA certified brokers.

The additional costs of renting a property in Dubai

Now that you understand your budget allocation toward annual rent, it’s important to prepare for the upfront costs associated with getting you through the door so there are no nasty surprises!

How to search property for rent in Dubai

Browse listings, ensure they’re verified and engage the services of a Community Expert. Several tools are at your disposal to assist you in your search.

3. Schedule a Property Viewing

Don’t rely on photos alone when considering a property. It’s important to schedule a viewing to inspect the property in person. Attending property viewings can be time consuming.

When to schedule a property viewing and what to check before you rent

Whilst they say a picture is worth a thousand words, don’t judge a property by photos alone. When it’s time to schedule a property viewing, here’s the questions you should be asking as well as what to look for

4. Secure Your Property And Sign On The Dotted Line

Decided on a property? It’s essential to have your documents in order to submit your application and offer. Time is of the essence in any property deal.

Know your rights before signing a tenancy contract

Understand all clauses in your contract, particularly regarding property maintenance, contract expiration, early termination, rent increases and more

What documents are needed to rent a property in Dubai

From the basic documents required to prepare a tenancy contract to everything you need to register with Ejari and connect your DEWA and district cooling services, we’ve got you covered.

5. Move In

Once you’ve locked in your moving date, it’s time to get organised for a seamless move-in experience. To eliminate stress, we guide you through every step from booking a moving service, setting up or transferring.

How to prepare for your move in day

Time to move into your new home? Make sure you’re organised to make the moving process as smooth as possible!

How to solve a rental dispute in Dubai

Occasionally, disagreements may arise between tenants and landlords. Usually these can be resolved amicably, however in some cases, you may need to escalate the matter to the Rental Disputes Settlement Centre (RDSC)