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          All you need to know about renting property in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and the Northern Emirates, including guides and the latest costs

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          UAE Property: ‘Can my neighbours’ kids play in the building common area?'

          MoneyMay 10, 2025
          By the end of March, Dubai’s population had risen to 3.92 million. Antonie Robertson / The National

          Dubai housing demand soars amid influx of 1,000 new residents per day in Q1

          PropertyMay 03, 2025
          The cost of filing a case at the rental dispute centre in Dubai is 3.5 per cent of the year’s rent amount. Getty Images

          ‘Can I evict a tenant for late rent payment?’

          MoneyMay 02, 2025
          In Dubai, one- and two-cheque payments increased by 10 per cent and 11 per cent, respectively, on a quarterly basis in the first three months of 2025, according to Betterhomes. Chris Whiteoak / The National

          Dubai registers increase in multi-year tenancy contracts

          MoneyApril 26, 2025
          All eviction notices that come from Dubai Courts and the notary public are always written in English and Arabic. Getty Images

          ‘Should the lease renewal date match the eviction notice date?’

          MoneyApril 26, 2025
          The Dubai real estate market is unlikely to suffer from the US tariff dispute, as it is driven by strong fundamentals rather than speculation. Antonie Robertson / The National

          UAE Property: ‘Will the global tariff row affect Dubai real estate prices?’

          MoneyApril 10, 2025
          If the landlord can gather evidence of sub-letting, he can file a case at the rental dispute centre. Getty Images

          UAE Property: ‘Is my tenant allowed to sub-let my apartment?’

          MoneyApril 04, 2025
          Property maintenance is the responsibility of the landlord, according to the law. Getty Images

          UAE Property: ‘Should my landlord pay for property maintenance?’

          MoneyMarch 27, 2025
          The Damac Hills community in Dubai. Strong market fundamentals are driving property growth in the emirate. Chris Whiteoak / The National

          ‘Is now a good time to buy real estate in Dubai or will the market soften soon?’

          MoneyMarch 21, 2025
          Seher Farooqh as decorated her apartment with shades of pink and white. Victor Besa / The National

          My Dubai Rent: Why I gave my Dh65k Business Bay apartment a Barbie makeover

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          Building classification is now a major component used to calculate rents under the new index. Chris Whiteoak / The National

          ‘Is the new Dubai rent index more tenant-friendly?’

          MoneyMarch 07, 2025
          Najla Majdalaweyeh at her Sharjah apartment. Antonie Robertson / The National

          My Sharjah Rent: Retired teacher spends 32 years in emirate’s vibrant community

          UAEMarch 02, 2025
          Communities like Jumeirah Village Circle, Sports City and Arjan in Dubai are popular among buyers due to their affordability. Chris Whiteoak / The National

          UAE Property: ‘Is it more sensible to buy or rent in Dubai?’

          MoneyMarch 01, 2025
          The new rental index uses AI for more accurate figures, adjusting rent based on factors like building grade. Chris Whiteoak / The National

          ‘Will Rera’s new index reduce house rents in Dubai?’

          MoneyFebruary 21, 2025
          Dubai introduced a new Smart Rent Index to increase transparency in the property market. Photo: Bloomberg

          Dubai landlords required to give 90 days notice for rent increases under new index

          UAEFebruary 16, 2025
          No landlord is allowed to evict a tenant to then just re-let the property to another tenant. Getty Images

          UAE Property: ‘Can my new landlord use an old eviction notice?’

          MoneyFebruary 13, 2025
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