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Dubai shared housing law: Will tenants be evicted now?

What the new law says about outsourced inspections, eligible tenants, rent payment rules

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Photo of a shared accommodation used for illustrative purposes. The new law regulates shared housing in Dubai, safeguarding the rights of owners and residents, ensuring safe and healthy living conditions, preventing overcrowding and informal housing, addressing building and land use violations, promoting fair rentals, and supporting the stability and appearance of the emirate’s real estate market.

Toyota building puts illegal partition rules in focus

Dubai tenants face scrutiny over illegal partitions after Toyota Building demolition

Toyota building demolition: What Dubai tenants need to know about partitions and eviction

Uptown Motor City residents question paid parking plan

Residents say charges for visitor spaces could affect households with additional cars

Uptown Motor City residents raise concerns over paid visitor parking, while EDACOM says the system will improve parking availability and not affect allocated spaces.

Dubai added 186 property developers by mid-August 2026

Dubai adds 186 new property developers in 2026, broadening competition and project supply

180 companies received licences from Department of Economy and Tourism, accounting for the vast majority of new licences issued during the period.

Could you soon pay Dubai rent in 12 instalments?

New DLD-backed service to reshape how residents budget and pay for Dubai housing

For tenants, the key attraction is that instead of needing to find a large annual rent payment upfront, eligible renters could potentially spread the cost across up to 12 months at zero interest.

Dubai to launch ‘Rent Now, Pay Later’ in September

Bank to pay landlords annual rent upfront as tenants repay over up to 12 months

The initiative, being developed by the Dubai Land Department (DLD) in partnership with a local bank, is aimed at providing tenants with greater payment flexibility and making housing more accessible.

Dubai rent: Who pays for repairs and damage?

Avoiding repair disputes in Dubai rentals through clear contracts and records

Dubai rental repairs: Who pays for maintenance and damage?

Former Dubai Zoo site gets major construction contract

Shamal Holding appoints Dutco Construction to begin main works on Jumeirah project

The former Dubai Zoo site in Jumeirah 1 is being transformed into a 90-home low-rise residential community, with the main construction contract now awarded to Dutco Construction.

DAMAC to host mortgage event with UAE banks

UAE Nationals can access up to 85% financing, while expats can get up to 80%

DAMAC Properties is hosting a two-day mortgage event bringing leading UAE banks together to offer home financing guidance to prospective buyers.

Dh110 million villa nearly doubles Jumeirah Golf record

Private deal for a six-bedroom home surpassed the previous Dh58 million ready-villa record

Dubai villa sells for Dh110m, nearly doubling Jumeirah Golf Estates record

Apartment sharing in Dubai: What's allowed, what's not

Roommates allowed in Dubai, but only under strict shared housing permits

Roommates are allowed in some cases, but informal subletting, bed spaces and overcrowding can lead to penalties under the emirate’s updated regulations.

Dubai homebuyers gain more choice as supply rises

Prices and rents ease in Q2 but remain above last year as new supply increases

Dubai homebuyers get more choice as 24,800 new units enter the market

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