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Guides & market updates for Dubai landlords

Straight answers on the rules that actually cost you money — rent increases, notices, deposits, Ejari and yield — written for owners, not lawyers. No signup required.

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Rent & renewals

Dubai rent increase rules in 2026: how much can you legally raise rent?

Dubai caps how much rent can rise at renewal. The cap depends entirely on how far your current rent sits below the market reference for your building.

5 min read
Rent & renewals

The 90-day rule: serving a rent-increase notice in Dubai

The increase itself is only half the job. Serving the notice properly — and on time — is what makes it stick.

4 min read
Notices & disputes

Ending a tenancy in Dubai: the 12-month notice and the four legal grounds

You cannot simply decline to renew. Dubai law restricts end-of-tenancy eviction to four specific grounds — each with its own conditions.

5 min read
Costs & money

Security deposits in Dubai: what landlords can and can’t deduct

The deposit is the tenant’s money that you hold. Returning it correctly — and documenting any deductions — is what keeps you out of a dispute.

4 min read
Leases & documents

Ejari explained: registration, renewal, and why it matters for landlords

Ejari is the official record that a tenancy exists. Without it, a lot of the rest of the system simply doesn’t work.

4 min read
Costs & money

Service charges and net yield: what Dubai landlords actually earn

The rent cheque is not your return. Service charges and other costs sit between gross and net — and they are bigger than most owners assume.

5 min read
Notices & disputes

The Rental Disputes Centre (RDC): how a Dubai rent dispute actually works

When a rent, eviction or deposit disagreement can’t be settled between landlord and tenant, the RDC is the venue. Here’s how it works and what it costs.

5 min read
Leases & documents

DEWA move-in: connecting water and electricity for a new tenancy

A tenancy is not really live until the power and water are on. Knowing how the DEWA move-in works keeps handover smooth and avoids surprises on both sides.

4 min read
Costs & money

The Golden Visa through property: how the AED 2M rule works

Own — or plan to own — AED 2 million of Dubai property, and you may qualify for a 10-year renewable residence visa. Here’s what actually counts.

5 min read
Leases & documents

Tenant move-out in Dubai: the landlord’s handover checklist

A clean handover protects the deposit decision, gets the unit back to market faster, and closes the tenancy without loose ends.

4 min read
Rent & renewals

The Smart Rental Index: how Dubai now decides what your unit’s "market rent" is

Since January 2025, "market rent" in Dubai is no longer an area average — it is a value assigned to your specific building. That changes how every renewal negotiation starts.

5 min read
Leases & documents

Oqood vs title deed: what off-plan buyers in Dubai actually own

Until an off-plan unit is handed over, you don’t hold a title deed — you hold an Oqood. Knowing the difference protects both your money and your paperwork.

5 min read

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