A deposit is a partial prepayment made when confirming a booking. It signals serious intent and secures the agreed time — especially for longer or planned meetings.
Why Deposits Exist
A deposit protects the model's time and reduces no-shows. It is most common for overnight and travel bookings, where planning and logistics are involved.
How to Keep It Safe
Always arrange through a verified manager or agency rather than an unknown individual. On EliteConnect, bookings go through a manager, and you can check profile verification first.
Red Flags to Avoid
Be cautious if someone demands full payment upfront to an unknown account, rushes you, or asks for gift cards or crypto to a stranger. Work only with a verified catalogue and reasonable terms. See our guide on costs in Dubai for context.
