Dubai Tenants

A KT Reader Inquires About The Feasibility Of Securing A Lower Rent By Referencing Rates In The Same Building. Question: Having recently signed a lease for a 2-bedroom apartment in Dubai, I've noticed a decline in rents within my building, with others renewing their contracts at significantly reduced annual rates. Can I renegotiate for lower rents in this context? Answer: In response to your...

Affordable Apartments in High-Demand Areas Experience Up to 17% Rent Hike Dubai tenant Salim Ahmed recently received a notice of rent increase from his landlord, pushing his annual rent beyond his budget. However, Ahmed has made the decision to stay in his current residence. “My landlord has raised the rent by approximately Dh5000. Initially, I considered moving to a different apartment in the...

Mortgage Rates Unveil New Possibilities: Off-Plan or Ready Home Purchase for Dubai Residents. With the era of mortgage rate increases potentially ending, more tenants in Dubai are contemplating the transition from renting to owning their own homes. The prevailing factor driving this shift is the ongoing surge in rental costs, which shows no signs of slowing down. As tenants face the prospect of...

How to Use the Dubai REST App to Complete the Registration Process Residents of the emirate have been given two weeks to register the people they are sharing their homes with. Whether they are owned or rented, according to the housing department. DLD announced the registration of co-occupants in owned and leased properties to all owners, developers, property management firms, and tenants. All...