Renting Out Your Room in the UAE
Got a spare room? RoomieFinder makes renting it out easy and free while helping you find the perfect roommate. Follow our quick guide to get started!
Create Your Free Listing
Trying to rent out a room without a detailed listing can make it much harder to find the right roommate quickly. Creating a listing is simple—just make sure to include information about both the property and the current roommates. The more details you provide, the better chance you have of attracting high-quality applicants suited to your home.
Tip: Listings with photos receive up to 132% more responses! Upload images of the room, bathroom, kitchen, and living area to give potential roommates a clear view. Also, highlight any special features that make your home unique.
To prevent spam and scams, phone numbers, email addresses, social media handles, and links to other websites are not allowed in listings. However, you can share this information securely through our private messaging system.
Be Proactive
Unlike most roommate websites, RoomieFinder has thousands of “room wanted” listings that you can browse and contact. Instead of waiting for inquiries, you can reach out to potential roommates who are the best matches for your space. Our secure messaging system makes it easy to start conversations while keeping your personal contact details private.
Stay Updated on New Matches
To make sure you don’t miss out on great new roommates, RoomieFinder sends you email alerts when new members join who could be a good fit for your space.
You can adjust or turn of these alerts in your account settings.
You’ll also see a list of potential matches on your dashboard.
Communicate Securely
Messaging on RoomieFinder is free and secure. We highly recommend using our built-in system, which protects your privacy and keeps all conversations organized in one place. You can choose to share your personal contact details later when you feel comfortable.
Tip: Our messaging system shows if your messages have been delivered and read.
As long as you comply with our community standards, you can share any necessary details through our messaging system, including phone numbers, email addresses, and social media handles.
Arrange a Viewing
Choosing the right roommate is essential, and meeting in person at the property is the best way to ensure compatibility. Try to have as many current roommates present during the viewing to help assess how well the potential roommate fits in.
Tip: Narrow your choices to your top three candidates after screening them online. Then, schedule all three viewings within a short time frame. This will help you compare options more effectively and find the best match.
Finalizing the Agreement
Once you’ve found the right person for your room, it’s important to agree on all details upfront. This includes the deposit, rent, move-in date, bills, house rules, and length of stay. To avoid misunderstandings, we strongly recommend putting everything in writing—even a simple email agreement can help.
RoomieFinder provides a free Roommate Agreement template to ensure clarity for both parties.
Moving In
Once everything is set, arrange a time for your new roommate to pick up the keys. Let them know about any parking restrictions, loading bays, or building rules that might affect their move-in process.
Tip: Narrow your choices to your top three candidates after screening them online. Then, schedule all three viewings within a short time frame. This will help you compare options more effectively and find the best match.
