Rent is paid up-front for a year!!! - In Mirdif, £20k just recently got us a 3 bed villa (unfurnished) with a shared pool. You can pay the rent in one go or in two cheques - i.e. £10k now + £10k six months later. The estate agent will want an additional Dhs7000 (about £1000) commission when you sign the contract.

To set up your utilities (DEWA), you will need Dh2000 as a deposit. Typically you will incur a few hundred pounds of costs towards arranging your visa, etc.

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