Lawnz Residence service charge
The 2026 service charge at Lawnz Residence is AED 1.7 per sqft per year for parking units, up 37.1% since 2023. That is AED 1,530 a year on a 900 sqft apartment — about AED 128 a month.
Source: Dubai Land Department owners association register (2026 approved budget), read 26 September 2026.
What it costs by unit size
| Unit | Per year | Per quarter | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio ~450 sqft | AED 765 | AED 191 | AED 64 |
| 1 bed ~750 sqft | AED 1,275 | AED 319 | AED 106 |
| 2 bed ~1,100 sqft | AED 1,870 | AED 468 | AED 156 |
| 3 bed ~1,700 sqft | AED 2,890 | AED 723 | AED 241 |
Multiply AED 1.7 by your own built-up area for the exact figure, or use the service charge calculator to see what it does to your yield.
Where the money goes
The 2026 approved budget, per sqft.
| Maintenance | AED 0.72 | |
| Utilities Services | AED 0.63 | |
| Services | AED 0.17 | |
| Master Community | AED 0.11 | |
| Management Services | AED 0.05 | |
| Income | AED 0.01 | |
| Insurance | AED 0.01 | |
| Total | AED 1.7 |
Service charge history
Every approved budget on record for Lawnz Residence. This is the part no other Dubai property site publishes — a rate that has jumped repeatedly is worth asking the owners' association about before you buy.
How it compares in International City
The median across 54 buildings in International City is AED 13.08 per sqft, ranging from AED 0.75 to AED 20.98. Lawnz Residence is 87% below the median.
Questions owners ask
What is the service charge at Lawnz Residence?
Lawnz Residence has a RERA-approved service charge of AED 1.7 per square foot per year for 2026 (Parking units). On a 900 sqft apartment that is AED 1,530 a year, or about AED 128 a month.
What does that service charge pay for?
The approved budget splits into 7 categories, the largest being Maintenance at AED 0.72, Utilities Services at AED 0.63, Services at AED 0.17 per sqft. Service charges cover common-area maintenance, cleaning, security, insurance, shared utilities, management fees and a reserve fund for major works.
Is this the figure I will actually be billed?
It is the rate RERA approved for the building budget, which is what your owners' association bills against, multiplied by your unit's built-up area. Invoicing is usually quarterly through Mollak. Your own invoice can differ if your unit has a different usage type — parking and retail are budgeted separately — so check your Mollak statement for the exact amount.
Has the service charge at Lawnz Residence gone up?
The approved rate was AED 1.43 per sqft in 2022 and is AED 1.7 for 2026 — up 37.1% since 2023. Owners' associations must submit a budget to RERA each year, so increases follow an approved cost rather than a landlord decision.
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