How do I get my security deposit back when moving out?

1. Book a joint inspection a few days before your tenancy ends, so there's time for fixes.
2. Compare with your move-in report and photos. Your move-in record.
3. Fix what's yours: damage beyond wear and tear, and any restoration you agreed to.
4. Deep clean the empty home.
5. Photograph every room again, with the date showing.

• Return every key, card and remote against a signed receipt.
• Record final meter readings.
• Get written confirmation the landlord has taken the property back.
• Hand over utility clearances if asked.

Ask in writing for:

• the refund date
• the amount
• an itemised list of any deductions, with photos and quotes

Keep your deposit receipt, contract, inspection report, photos and handover confirmation together. If it's late, send a polite written reminder with a deadline.

Dubai's rental law requires the landlord to return the deposit, or what's left after justified deductions, when the tenancy ends. Normal wear and tear (light scuffs, faded paint, everyday use) isn't damage.

If they keep delaying or refuse without a valid reason, the Rental Dispute Center can rule on it. Your written records are your evidence.