Licence

What is a holiday home?

As per DTCM: A holiday home is any furnished mainland or freezone-located residence (studio to multiple bedrooms) that is rented out to guests based on the activity terms and criteria.

 Which documents are required to obtain Permit?

• Copy of individual owner’s passport or UAE IDfor individual owners or tenants (if the property owner is a company, the owner or one of the company’s partners’ passport or UAE ID copy should be included, alongside license documents or the company’s articles of association)
• Submission of proof of authorisationto use the Unit:
  Copy of property Title Deed;
  Authorisation from the owner, using the approved form from DTCM (if the property owner is a legal person, i.e. a company, an authorised signatory can sign the form on the condition that proof of his authorisation is also submitted)
• A bill issued for the Unitby Dubai Electricity and Water Authority that is no less than three months old as of the date of the application, and in the name of the owner or the Licensee (or tenant) of the Unit.

Can hotels or hotel apartment units be included as a holiday home?

No. Hotel and hotel apartments have a different classification. Only units which have RESIDENTIAL classification can be licensed as a holiday home.

Can tenants sub-let their homes?

As a tenant you can sub-let one property only, subject to:

• Having written approval from your Landlord authorizing you to sub-let the unit as a holiday home.
• You should have valid tenancy contract and Ejari.

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You can either submit a statement of account from DEWA or log in to your DEWA account and take a screenshot of the account profile. The screenshot must show the account owner and DEWA account number.

What to provide if I don’t have a Title Deed?

The Sales and Purchase Agreement (SPA) and either a payment completion certificate or a letter (Addressed: To Whom It May Concern) from the developer or building owner(s) clarifying the below:
1. That there is no title deed for this unit
2. If the unit is still on a payment plan, mention that the unit is on a payment plan and there is no outstanding dues
3. Mention that the unit is residential

Are all the villas for getting holiday home permit from DTCM?

No. Residential villas must be in a gated compound comprising a minimum of four villas. Commercial villas located on main roads may also be considered by DTCM to operate as holiday homes.

How can the permit be canceled?

Permits registered by us (the Operator) can be cancelled only by us upon termination of our Vacation Rentals Management Agreement and completion of responsibilities by both parties.

Note: A Permit may not be cancelled for a Unit that a Guest is staying in.