Do tenants pay the agent's commission when renting in Dubai?
Yes. In Dubai the tenant customarily pays the real-estate agent a commission of 5% of the annual rent, plus 5% VAT, due once at signing. There is no legal cap, so it's set contractually, but 5% is the market norm. An agent cannot legally collect commission from both landlord and tenant for the same deal.
Rules and eligibility criteria change — confirm the current position with the relevant authority before acting. This is general information, not legal advice.
Figures here are indicative as of July 2026 and set by third parties (government, banks, developers) — confirm the current amount before relying on it.
