Real estate

Property purchase and rent rules, RERA/ADRA decisions, escrow and ownership law.

What changed in UAE real estate regulation — newest first, each sourced to the regulator. 5 in the last 30 days, 7 in 90.

Regulators on this beat: Gulf News Khaleej Times

Real estate Gulf News

ECB tenant screening service live: landlords can now request prospective tenants' credit scores

UAE landlords can now check the credit scores of prospective tenants before signing rental agreements, as Etihad Credit Bureau's (ECB) new Tenant Screening service has officially gone live.

5 Jul 2026

July 2026

Real estate Khaleej Times

Flexi Rent scheme gives Dubai tenants monthly, quarterly payment options

3 Jul 2026

June 2026

Real estate Gulf News

Landlords cannot raise rent within first 3 years under Sharjah law

28 Jun 2026

Real estate Gulf News

Dubai tenants can now pay rent monthly under DLD's Flexi Rents scheme

23 Jun 2026

Real estate Gulf News

Dubai First-Time Home Buyer Programme expands with nine new developers

9 Jun 2026

Action required Real estate Khaleej Times

Abu Dhabi freezes residential and commercial rent increases at 0% — all tenants — effective immediately

8 Jun 2026

Action required Real estate Khaleej Times

Abu Dhabi freezes residential and commercial rent increases at 0% — all tenants and landlords — effective immediately

5 Jun 2026

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