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Renting Guide

IL Primo's large-format apartments suit tenants seeking significant space across several bedrooms in a central Downtown Dubai location. Here is how leasing works for both tenants and landlords.

For tenants

The Leasing Process

  1. 1. View and agree terms

    Confirm rent, payment schedule (commonly 1–4 cheques annually), and what is included (furnishing, DEWA, parking).

  2. 2. Sign the tenancy contract

    Use the standard Dubai tenancy contract template; both parties should retain a signed copy.

  3. 3. Register on Ejari

    Either party (commonly the landlord or their agent) registers the signed contract on Ejari, Dubai's official rental registration system. This typically requires the signed contract, title deed copy, and both parties' ID/passport copies.

  4. 4. Connect DEWA and other utilities

    A valid Ejari certificate is required to open a DEWA account in the tenant's name.

  5. 5. Move in

    Conduct and document a condition/inventory check at handover, especially for a furnished large-format unit.

For landlords

Leasing Out Your Unit

  • Ensure the unit is free of any developer or building restriction on leasing before marketing it.
  • Register the signed tenancy contract on Ejari before or shortly after move-in.
  • Continue paying the building service charge directly — this is a landlord cost, not a tenant cost, under standard Dubai practice.
  • Budget for maintenance, vacancy periods and renewal negotiations when assessing net yield.
  • Respect the RERA Rental Index when proposing a renewal increase.

Portal Insight

Large-format units like IL Primo’s 4–6 bedroom residences typically draw families and corporate tenants seeking space across several bedrooms, rather than the short-let, single-professional demand common to studio and 1-bedroom Downtown stock. Factor this into your expected tenant profile and vacancy assumptions, not a blended area average.

Know the rules

The RERA Rental Index

The RERA Rental Index benchmarks a proposed rent increase against the current market rate for comparable units in the same area. Depending on how far below market the current rent sits, the permitted increase on renewal is capped on a sliding scale — landlords cannot increase rent by an arbitrary amount regardless of market movement.

Good to know

Furnishing & Short-Term Rentals

Whether a specific IL Primo unit is offered furnished, semi-furnished, or with any hotel-style serviced component varies by owner and listing — confirm this directly with the landlord or managing agent before signing. If you are considering short-term/holiday letting rather than a standard annual lease, this generally requires a permit from Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), and the building’s own house rules may separately restrict or prohibit it — see the Owner Guide.

Renting questions

Renting Guide FAQ

Is Ejari registration mandatory?

Yes. Ejari registration is required for DEWA connection, for visa-related tenancy proof, and to access the Rental Dispute Settlement Centre (RDSC) if a dispute arises — an unregistered contract has limited legal standing in a dispute.

Who pays the service charge — landlord or tenant?

Under standard Dubai practice, the landlord (owner) pays the building service charge; the tenant is responsible for DEWA and their own utility consumption inside the unit.

Can the landlord increase rent by any amount on renewal?

No — any increase on renewal is benchmarked against the RERA Rental Index, which caps permitted increases on a sliding scale depending on how far the current rent sits below the index's assessed market rate.

Are IL Primo's large-format units typically leased furnished?

This varies by individual owner and listing. Confirm furnishing status, inclusions, and any service component directly with the landlord or managing agent for a specific unit — this portal does not assume a standard across all units.

What happens if there is a dispute with my landlord or tenant?

Dubai rental disputes are handled by the Rental Dispute Settlement Centre (RDSC), a dedicated judicial body separate from general civil courts — not by the owners' association or building management.

More questions answered on the full FAQ page.

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