Dubai Land Department launches Flexi Rent programme for flexible monthly rent payments

The Dubai Land Department has launched the Flexi Rent scheme, allowing tenants to pay rent in flexible monthly, quarterly, or annual instalments instead of large upfront cheques. The total rent payable remains unchanged regardless of payment frequency. The programme includes grace periods, restructured payment schedules, card payment options, waived bounced-cheque fees, and waived rent increments in specific cases. A new "Rent Now, Pay Later" service is also being prepared for September launch, developed in partnership with a local bank, allowing tenants to spread annual rent over up to 12 months without interest. Industry executives say the scheme addresses a long-standing challenge where tenants relied on personal loans or credit cards to cover large upfront rent payments.