Property management in Dubai, handled for you

Most landlords pay between 5% and 8% of the annual rent for full property management in Dubai. Property Finder reports that range for managed long-term rentals, while Bayut puts it at around 5–10% depending on the property and services. Some companies charge a flat yearly fee for smaller units instead. Fees aren't capped by RERA, so compare what each package includes rather than the percentage alone.

Service charges pay for the building; management fees pay for managing your apartment. Service charges go to the building's owners association or developer and cover shared areas such as the lobby, pool, security and lifts. A property management fee is paid to the company that looks after your own unit and tenant. As the owner, you pay both. If you choose, we can pay your service charges from your rent and show them on your statement.

For most landlords who live abroad or own more than one property, yes. A manager who responds quickly keeps tenants happy, which helps renewals and shortens empty periods between tenancies. Correct notices and Ejari registration also protect you if there's ever a dispute. If you live in Dubai and have time to handle requests yourself, a leasing-only service may be enough.

Rent is collected on the dates in the tenancy contract and paid to you, with a statement. Most Dubai tenancies are paid by post-dated cheques, often in one to four instalments a year, or by bank transfer. We bank each payment, deduct only agreed costs, and transfer the balance to your UAE or overseas account.

We follow up straight away, and if the tenant doesn't pay, we take the steps the law allows. Since 2022, a cheque that bounces for insufficient funds is no longer a criminal matter in the UAE, but it can be enforced through the courts like a court judgment. If rent stays unpaid, the landlord can also give the tenant 30 days' notice to pay before starting eviction proceedings at the Rental Disputes Centre. We guide you through each step.

It depends on how your current rent compares with the average for similar homes in the DLD Smart Rental Index. If it's within 10% of the average, no increase is allowed. Beyond that, the maximum rises in steps up to 20% when the rent is more than 40% below the average. You must also notify the tenant of any change at least 90 days before the contract ends. We check this for you before every renewal.

In Dubai, the deposit is usually 5% of the annual rent for an unfurnished property and 10% for a furnished one. This is common market practice rather than a fixed legal amount, and the figure must be written into the tenancy contract. At the end of the tenancy, the deposit is returned less any agreed deductions for damage beyond normal wear and tear, supported by the check-in and check-out reports.

Under Dubai's rental law, the landlord is responsible for maintenance and repairs unless the tenancy contract says otherwise. In practice, many contracts make the tenant responsible for small repairs under an agreed amount, while the landlord covers major items such as AC units, plumbing and appliances supplied with the property. We get a quote before any job and ask for your approval above an agreed limit.

On our Full management package, regularly through the year, plus at the start and end of every tenancy. Each inspection comes with a short report and dated photos, so you can see the condition of your property without visiting. If a tenant reports a problem, we may visit sooner.

Yes. Every residential tenancy in Dubai must be registered on Ejari, the DLD's official tenancy registration system. Registration makes the contract legally recognised and is needed for things like the tenant's DEWA account and residence visa, and for any case at the Rental Disputes Centre. We register new tenancies and renewals for you.

Yes, as long as you follow the notice terms in your existing management agreement. The tenancy itself is between you and your tenant, so it continues unchanged. When you switch to USH, we arrange the handover of the tenancy contract, Ejari, deposit records, keys and any open maintenance jobs, and introduce ourselves to your tenant.

Our service is designed for long-term residential rentals. Short-term holiday homes need a permit from Dubai's Department of Economy and Tourism and are usually run by specialist operators.