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.
Rules and eligibility criteria change — confirm the current position with the relevant authority before acting. This is general information, not legal advice.
Figures here are indicative as of July 2026 and set by third parties (government, banks, developers) — confirm the current amount before relying on it.
