Renting property in Al Ain

Please note: if any of the numbers below are out of date, please email me so I can update this page!

If you’re looking to rent property in Al Ain – an apartment or a villa – there are a number of people and organisations who can help you. (While I was looking for a new home for my family I took photos of the various agents I met, so the photos on this page were snapped during various viewings I had.)

Manuel D'SouzaManuel D’Souza was recommended to me by a friend who said he was very reliable, and a very nice guy. So I gave Manuel a call, and he showed me round one property. Born and raised in India, he has lived in the Emirates for more than 20 years. In some cases he may be able to charge less than a 5% fee. I saw lots of other properties, but I ended up renting one of Manuel’s.

He also sells land to Emiratis. (Ex-pats can’t buy land here.)

You can ring him on 050 693 5435.

 

 

 

DSCF0608Thames Real Estate is run by Calum Ewing and Akram Matboue.

They are property agents who have various apartments and villas available, and they also give advice and information about living in Al Ain. They offer from 1-bed apartments and studio flats to 2-3-bedroom apartments to 2, 3, 4 and 5-bedroom villas.

All the properties they represent are immediately available, so you can move in right away.

When my family and I were looking for a new property to move to, I rang Calum, told him what we were looking for, and we met up the next day outside the Hilton Hotel. He then drove me to see 4 suitable properties, at a range of prices within our budget.

Calum, who hails from Edinburgh in Scotland, charges a 5% fee on top of the yearly rental cost. He vets the landlord, checks the property out, and handles all the paperwork so your moving and settling in process is smooth. He doesn’t leave you in the lurch to handle switching on water, electricity, internet, etc.

(On the right is a poor photo I took of Calum as he showed me round a property.)

Email Calum at calumewing at gmail dot com.

 

Ghazi

Home Finder

Home Finder is run by Ghazi, Jason McKenzie and one other person (more info to follow).

Home Finder’s office is on the top floor of the Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Building at the Clock Tower roundabout.

Ghazi is from Iraq, but has lived in the Emirates for most of his life. He kindly drove me to see one property I was interested in. Very nice guy.

They charge a 5% fee on top of the yearly rental cost. Ring Home Finder on 050 763 4008.

 

The Al Ain Expat site has a number of properties on it: do check that out.

Other companies…

Oasis Villas, a compound of 56 properties near Tawam Hospital. Handled by SEBA: www.seba.ae/en/projects/properties/al-ain-oasis-villas.html

TWKN: www.tmknproperty.com

Al Ain Home: www.alainhome.com/property1.html

8 Comment

  1. i need a house in almarkhaniya,almanaseer,alkhabisi.which has 4 bedrooms.two washrooms.and if availeble two kichens

  2. admin says:

    Hi!
    Thanks for your comment, but this site is for information only! 🙂 I am not a property company.
    Contact one of the people I mention on this site.
    Chris

  3. Dionne Rooney says:

    Apparently Grant isn’t doing it any more. I can recommend Ibrahim who found us our house and continues to help us. He has been here long time and has an excellent reputation and portfolio of properties. 0559485923.

  4. admin says:

    Thanks Dionne. I’ve removed Grant’s info and phone number from this page.
    Chris

  5. Dionne says:

    Updated phone number 0529 625865 for any advice for arrivers on home finding… Admin can you remove the other number or swap it for this number…Thank you..

    Help finding a house.. I recommend Ibrahim who has been doing it 25 years or so and is very trustworthy and ethical and honest and helpful – even after moving in. 0529625865 if want more information or help to find a home…

  6. admin says:

    Dionne,
    I’m not sure which number above you want changing: do let me know! 🙂
    Chris

  7. Hi Chris hope your well, i am still doing real estate! I cover Al Ain, Abu dhabi and Dubai I have created a sight ( http://www.alain-realestate.com) i will create a link to your site once its all up and running should be in a few days.

    Cheers

    Grant 050-6730-641

  8. admin says:

    Hi Grant,
    Good for you.
    That’s a nice site you have there. Good luck with it.
    Warmest,
    Chris

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