FAQ's on Leasing Commercial Property in Abu Dhabi

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Which location is ideally suited for my business?
How do I secure a property?
What are my outgoings in addition to the rent I pay?
How do I pay the rent?
Can the owner increase the rent, next year?
Do I need commercial space to apply for a trade license?

Which location is ideally suited for my business?

It really depends on the type of business that you have. While offices tend to be focused in locations, such as, Airport Road and the new Al Bateen Area, warehouses, and labour camps have been centric towards industrial locations, such as, Musafah and Al Mafrak areas.

How do I secure a property?

You can secure the property by paying the security deposit. That would depend upon the rental value of the property. This deposit is refundable at the end of the tenancy agreement in accordance with the terms and conditions of the tenancy contract.

What are my outgoings in addition to the rent I pay?

As a tenant, you would be required to pay for all the utilities, such as, water, electricity, air conditioning, telephone, internet, etc, unless specified otherwise. A developer has the right to charge an additional service fee for the overall facilities and maintenance of the property. However, this is sometimes already included in the rent charged by the owner.

How do I pay the rent?

The rent is paid in full, in advance, by one cheque. On rare occasions, the owner might agree to two or three cheques.

Can the owner increase the rent, next year?

According to the latest decree issued by His Highness Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the rent cannot be increased beyond 5% of the annual rent. However, we strongly recommend that you verify with the rental board at the Abu Dhabi Municipality to ensure up to date accurate information.

Do I need commercial space to apply for a trade license?

Yes, the business requires a rented or owned commercial property in order to secure a trade license.

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