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Is setl free?

By JJay Ellis ·Checked against official sources· Updated October 2026Follow @getsetl.ae

Free for everyone

  • Your personalised move-in checklist
  • Every guide on setl.ae
  • WhatsApp support

Optional paid services

ServicePriceWhat it covers
Ejari registrationAED 299You upload your signed contract and documents; setl checks them and submits the registration. Ejari's own fees are included.
setl VIPAED 499 per moveA dedicated account manager handles your move-in with you and for you, by phone and WhatsApp.

Government and provider costs such as DEWA, chiller or gas deposits, internet plans, movers and building permits are always paid separately. Paid services are non-refundable once paid, except where setl can't provide the service at all or where UAE law requires a refund. See the terms.

How setl keeps the free part free

Paid services, and arrangements with selected partner providers, fund the free checklist and support. You're never obliged to use a partner, and the guides always show you the official route too.

Common questions

Do I need to pay to sign up?

No. Signing up and using the checklist is free.

Does setl add a fee to DEWA or Ejari?

Not when you do it yourself. The guides show you the official channels and their fees. You only pay setl if you choose a paid service.

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