United Arab Emirates: Real Estate

Dubai's new shared housing law empowers authorities to conduct inspections based on neighbour complaints about overcrowding or unauthorised partitions, with police assistance available when needed. The legislation establishes clear procedures for property access while balancing enforcement powers against privacy protections. Residents and property owners face specific timelines and processes for challenging enforcement decisions, including expedited seven-day appeals for eviction orders.

Your landlord tells you that you must leave because they want to sell the apartment. Or perhaps you are a landlord whose tenant has stopped paying rent, illegally sublet the property, or refuses to vacate despite receiving formal notice.

Contract termination under UAE law depends first on when the agreement was entered into. Federal Decree-Law No. 25 of 2025 came into force on 1 June 2026, while the repealed 1985 Civil Code generally continues to govern contracts formed before that date.

Many tenants believe a landlord can end a tenancy agreement at any time, while some landlords assume they can recover their property whenever they choose.

Your tenancy contract is about to expire, but what happens next? Can your landlord change the rent? Do you need a new agreement? In Dubai, renewing a tenancy contract is usually straightforward, but missing key legal deadlines can affect your rights. This guide explains the renewal process, notice requirements, Ejari registration, and the rules every tenant and landlord should know.

Your tenancy contract has reached its expiry date. Does that mean you must leave immediately, or can you continue living in the property? Many tenants and landlords misunderstand what happens when a tenancy contract expires.

Navigating Dubai's property market requires understanding complex ownership structures, legal requirements, and documentation processes.

Real estate is one of the most valuable investments a person can make in the UAE. Whether it involves a home, an off-plan property, a rental unit, a commercial space, or jointly owned property, disputes...

Off-plan property disputes in the UAE can derail your investment through delayed handovers, quality defects, and payment conflicts. This comprehensive guide reveals your legal rights under UAE property law and provides...