How do I file a case at the Rental Dispute Centre and what does it cost?

File online via the Dubai REST app or the DLD website, or in person in Deira, with your Ejari, contract, notices and evidence. The registration fee is 3.5% of the annual rent (minimum AED 500, capped at AED 20,000), plus small service fees. Cases commonly resolve within 30-60 days, and better documentation almost always wins.