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A practical guide to renting a serviced apartment in Dubai, covering realistic AED price ranges by area and season, the DTCM permit that separates a legal booking from an illegal sublet, and the contract terms that stop you losing your deposit.
A practical breakdown of what villa and apartment pool owners in Dubai should pay for cleaning and maintenance, which licensing details separate a proper company from a risky one, and how the summer heat changes both the price and the workload.
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