Annual contract
One tenant, rent paid by cheques, utilities on the tenant, the contract registered in Ejari. Below the rent ceiling and capped by the RERA index on renewal, but predictable. Best in family and residential districts.
Letting your apartment in Dubai
Buying in Dubai is half the investment; letting it well is the other half. On the same unit, the gap between a thought-through letting strategy and "list it and see" can be a noticeable share of the annual income.
The market favours owners: most residents rent, tourist traffic is steady, and the UAE has no personal income tax on rental income. But the yield does not happen by itself. It comes from four decisions — format, condition, management and price.
We take all four: choose the format for the location, prepare the flat for the shoot, find and vet the tenant, register the contract and then run the property while you live elsewhere.
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Short-let
By the sea, in the centre and near landmarks the gross income is higher, but it is a business: a holiday-home permit, full furnishing, cleaning between guests and seasonality.
A mix
Part of a portfolio on annual contracts for stability, part on short-lets for the high season — a common approach among experienced owners.
How we let the apartment
- 1
A market rent
Set from closed contracts in your building, not from expectations. A fast tenant almost always beats a few extra percent after months of vacancy.
- 2
Preparation
Small repairs, air-conditioning service, furnishing and home staging where needed, then a professional shoot.
- 3
Tenant and contract
Viewings, tenant checks, a contract with the deposit and its return terms, an inventory with photos, Ejari registration.
- 4
Management
Payments, repairs on request, renewals and reporting. For short-lets: booking platforms, dynamic pricing and cleaning.
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Frequently asked questions
Which format earns more?
In tourist locations short-lets usually bring more gross income but need a permit and management and depend on the season. In residential districts an annual contract often wins on net yield.
Do owners pay tax on rental income in the UAE?
There is no personal income tax on rent in the UAE. Owner costs are service charges, maintenance, management and insurance. Obligations in your country of tax residence are a separate question worth checking.
Can I let the flat without living in Dubai?
Yes — that is how most of our clients do it: everything runs under power of attorney, with reports and payments arriving remotely.
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