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Tenant Rights

Dubai Smart Rental Index 2025 Explained (And What It Means for Your Rent)

Dubai upgraded its rental index to a Smart Rental Index. Here is what changed, how it affects your allowed rent increase, and how to read it as a tenant.

May 16, 2026 Read more

Tenant Rights

Downtown Dubai Rent Increase 2026: Tenant Rights Explained

Downtown Dubai commands premium rents — which is exactly why you should verify any renewal increase against the RERA cap before you agree to it.

May 14, 2026 Read more

Tenant Rights

Business Bay Rent Increase 2026: Know Your Limit

A practical 2026 guide to rent increases in Business Bay — the legal RERA cap, the notice rule, and how to challenge an increase that breaks Decree 43/2013.

May 11, 2026 Read more

Tenant Rights

JVC Rent Increase 2026: What Tenants Need to Know

Jumeirah Village Circle has seen fast-rising rents. Here is exactly how much your JVC landlord can legally increase your rent in 2026 — and how to check.

May 08, 2026 Read more

Tenant Rights

Dubai Marina Rent Increase 2026: A Tenant's Guide

How much can your landlord legally raise rent in Dubai Marina in 2026? The RERA brackets, the 90-day notice rule, and how to push back on an illegal increase.

May 06, 2026 Read more

Employment Rights

What to Do in Your First 48 Hours After Being Fired in UAE [2026]

Just been fired in the UAE? Here is exactly what to do in the first 48 hours — secure your documents, calculate your settlement, check your visa status, and protect your rights.

Apr 22, 2026 Read more

Employment Rights

UAE Final Settlement After Termination: Complete Checklist [2026]

Your UAE final settlement must include gratuity, notice pay, unused leave, and unpaid salary. Your employer has 14 days to pay under Article 53 of Decree-Law 33/2021.

Apr 20, 2026 Read more

Employment Rights

Arbitrary Dismissal in UAE: How to Claim 3 Months' Compensation [2026]

Under Article 47 of Decree-Law 33/2021, if your employer fired you for non-work reasons, you can claim up to 3 months gross salary as compensation — on top of gratuity and notice pay.

Apr 18, 2026 Read more

Employment Rights

Fired Without Notice in UAE? Here's What You're Legally Owed [2026]

Fired without notice in the UAE? Under Decree-Law 33/2021, you are owed notice period salary, gratuity, leave pay, and potentially up to 3 months compensation for arbitrary dismissal.

Apr 16, 2026 Read more

Employment Rights

Company Not Cancelling Your Visa After Resignation in UAE?

You resigned but your company is not cancelling your work visa. Know your rights, the legal timeline, and how to force cancellation.

Apr 15, 2026 Read more

Employment Rights

Employer Not Paying End of Service Gratuity in UAE? Your Options

Your employer owes you gratuity but is not paying. Learn the legal deadline, how to calculate what you are owed, and how to file a MOHRE complaint.

Apr 13, 2026 Read more

Tenant Rights

Can Your Landlord Enter Your Property Without Permission in Dubai?

Your landlord wants to show the property to buyers or do inspections. Do they have the right to enter without your permission?

Apr 11, 2026 Read more