The concept is based on centralised cooling systems (District Cooling) that supply entire building complexes or neighbourhoods. For chiller-free units, the landlord covers the costs of this service, while separate contracts must be concluded with the cooling provider for non-chiller-free properties.
Advantages for you as a tenant:
- No additional monthly cooling costs
- Better planning of total rental costs
- No separate contract with cooling providers necessary
- No deposit required for cooling services
However, you should note that chiller-free properties often have a higher basic rental price. However, this is offset by the elimination of separate cooling costs, which can be significant in Dubai, ranging from AED 500-1,500 per month depending on usage behaviour.
When looking for a property in Dubai, it is important that you pay close attention to whether a unit is designated as chiller-free. This should be explicitly stated in the rental agreement. In popular areas such as Dubai Marina, JLT or Downtown Dubai you will find both chiller-free and non-chiller-free options. The decision for or against a chiller-free property depends on your personal preferences regarding cost management.
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