Dubai exit cost calculator
Estimate the cash buffer for a clean leave — shipping, lease break, certificates, school withdrawal and closeout fees. Pair it with the full leaving Dubai checklist.
Quick answer
A clean Dubai exit often needs a five-figure cash buffer before gratuity lands. Shipping a 1–2 bed home to Europe commonly runs AED 8,000–22,000; early lease breaks, school certificates, telecom and gym cancellations and optional visit-visa extensions add more. DEWA deposits (AED 2,000–4,000) come back later — keep a bank account open to receive them.
Your exit profile
Home size
Shipping destination
Lease
Include
Cash outlay estimate
Low–high planning band
Early lease termination (penalty estimate)
Check your Ejari break clause — often 1–2 months' rent
AED 11,050–AED 14,950
Ejari cancellation / admin
AED 155–AED 220
AECB credit report
Download before you leave
AED 105
Good conduct (police clearance)
Dubai Police — while Emirates ID is valid
AED 220
Bank / wire transfer fees
Closing transfers to home account
AED 50–AED 200
Telecom early termination (if under contract)
Often ~AED 100 per remaining month
AED 0–AED 600
Gym / club cancellation
AED 250–AED 500
International household shipping
Door-to-door quotes vary — get three
AED 8,000–AED 15,000
Gross exit costs
AED 19,830–AED 31,795
Expected refunds (DEWA / Salik later)
+AED 2,000–AED 2,050
Sources
Reviewed by the DubaiExpatHub editorial team — last checked .
Planning estimates only
Figures are planning bands based on common Dubai exit costs. Lease penalties, shipping quotes and school notice rules vary by contract. Confirm every line with your landlord, mover, school and the relevant authority. For informational purposes only — does not constitute professional advice.
For informational purposes only — does not constitute professional advice.
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