Getting started in your home
6 questions · Moving in, taking handover, first paperwork, first utilities.
Why your Emirates ID comes first
Almost every other step — tenancy, utilities, banking — depends on your Emirates ID being issued first.
Ejari registration: what it is and how to do it
Ejari is the official record of your tenancy contract. You can't activate DEWA, get a parking permit, or sponsor family without it.
What is handover, and what is snagging?
Handover is when the developer gives you the keys. Snagging is the inspection process where you list every defect that needs fixing.
Connecting DEWA in a new home
Most activations are done online in 1–2 working days. You'll pay a refundable security deposit upfront.
Home internet: e& (Etisalat) vs du
Both providers have fibre across most of Dubai. Coverage by building decides more than the brand does.
A move-in inspection checklist
Everything to photograph, test, and write down on day one — for both renters and new owners.