Dubai Landlords Continue Evictions Despite New RERA Rental Index

Two months after the introduction of Dubai’s new RERA Rental Index, eviction notices from landlords remain prevalent.

Despite the index allowing landlords to adjust rents to market rates, many still prefer to evict tenants to reset rental agreements.

These landlords often offer financial incentives to expedite the 12-month notice period.

For instance, some landlords are willing to pay a portion of the increased rent on the tenant’s new property to speed up their departure.

One tenant in Creek Harbour reported their landlord covering over 50% of the higher rent on a new apartment to avoid waiting the full year.

One tenant in Creek Harbour reported their landlord covering over 50% of the higher rent on a new apartment to avoid waiting the full year.