I've signed my tenancy contract. What do I do next?

Security deposit, first rent payment and any agency fee. Check post-dated cheques (payee, amount, date) before handing them over, and get a receipt listing every cheque. Move-in costs.

The contract signed by both parties, any addendum, and confirmation of who holds your deposit. Confirm the handover date, any agreed repairs and cleaning, all your contacts, and who's registering Ejari.

From AED 177.75 in the Dubai REST app, AED 220 at a trustee centre, or AED 299 with setl, fully online. Check every detail on the certificate. Ejari guide.

Your Ejari creates the DEWA account. Pay the AED 2,000 apartment deposit plus activation fees, and power is on within 15 working hours. How to activate DEWA.

Find your provider, register, and check fixed charges and what "chiller-free" covers. Chiller guide.

Register with the building's supplier and book the safety check. Gas guide.

Check du and e& availability, then book installation early. Internet guide.

Get your building's checklist, apply, and book the lift and time slot. Permit guide.

Before any furniture goes in: test everything, take dated photos and send a defect list. Inspection guide.

Collect and test every key, card and remote, and confirm your parking bay. Keys guide.

Once utilities and the permit are confirmed, book cleaning and movers. Movers guide. Leaving another rental? Moving out.