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Tenancy & Real Estate in United Arab Emirates

Tenancy is regulated at emirate level (e.g. Dubai’s Rental Disputes Centre, Abu Dhabi’s rental committee). Contracts are registered (Ejari in Dubai, Tawtheeq in Abu Dhabi).

General information — last reviewed 20 October 2026 — to be reviewed by a licensed lawyer. Not legal advice.

Key legislation

This area is governed by national legislation; your lawyer will confirm the current text and number before any step is taken.

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Tenancy in United Arab Emirates — general note

Tenancy is regulated at emirate level (e.g. Dubai’s Rental Disputes Centre, Abu Dhabi’s rental committee). Contracts are registered (Ejari in Dubai, Tawtheeq in Abu Dhabi).

Last reviewed: 20 October 2026UAE Legislation portal

Typical steps

  1. Review the tenancy contract and Ejari
  2. Send a formal notice to the other party
  3. File at the Rental Dispute Centre (or local rent committee)
  4. Hearing and expert review if needed
  5. Decision and execution

General steps; procedure differs by country.

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