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Employment Rights

Is Your Basic Salary Too Low? How Employers Shrink Your UAE Gratuity

Gratuity is calculated on basic salary alone. On the same AED 20,000 package, a 30% basic instead of 60% halves your end-of-service payout. Here is the maths, the honest legal position, and what you can actually do.

Aug 04, 2026 Read more

Tenant Rights

Do I Have to Register My Flatmate on Ejari? Dubai's Co-Occupant Rules

Dubai tenants are now expected to declare everyone living in the unit and keep Ejari updated. Here is who counts, how to add them, and why that viral AED 50,000 fine figure should not be trusted.

Aug 04, 2026 Read more

Employment Rights

They Want You to Sign a Pay Cut: Changing UAE Contract Terms in 2026

MOHRE confirmed in July 2026 that employers cannot change salary, job title or the nature of your work without your explicit written consent — and amendments must be registered. Here is what to do when the addendum lands.

Aug 04, 2026 Read more

Tenant Rights

Evicted for 'Sale' or 'Personal Use' — Then They Re-Rented It. Claiming Compensation

Your Dubai landlord evicted you for personal use or sale, and now the flat is back on Bayut at a higher rent. Here is how compensation claims work at the RDC, and what evidence you need.

Aug 04, 2026 Read more

Employment Rights

Employer Won't Pay Your Commission in the UAE? How to Claim It

Commission is part of your wage when it is contractual — but variable pay claims are won on evidence, not principle. Here is what makes a UAE commission claim survive at MOHRE and what quietly kills it.

Aug 04, 2026 Read more

Tenant Rights

Offer & Deposit: How to Legally Pay Rent When Your Dubai Landlord Refuses It

If your Dubai landlord refuses your cheques, they may be building a non-payment case against you. The offer and deposit mechanism lets you formally tender rent so you are never in default.

Aug 04, 2026 Read more

Employment Rights

Is Your UAE Non-Compete Actually Enforceable? [2026]

Most UAE non-compete clauses fail at least one of the Article 10 tests — and UAE labour courts do not issue injunctions stopping you starting a new job. Here is what the real risk looks like, and a checklist to assess your own clause.

Aug 04, 2026 Read more

Tenant Rights

Landlord Getting Around the Abu Dhabi Rent Freeze? 5 Tactics That Aren't Allowed

Since the 2 June 2026 freeze, Abu Dhabi tenants have reported landlords demanding extra "registration" payments, forcing one cheque instead of four, and offering 3-month renewals. Here is why each is a disguised increase.

Aug 04, 2026 Read more

Employment Rights

Salary Always Late in the UAE? The New Rules From June 2026

Since 1 June 2026, UAE mainland wages are due on the 1st of the month with no grace period. Here is what MOHRE has already done to your employer by the time you start worrying — and why the "wait 15 days" advice is now wrong.

Aug 04, 2026 Read more

Tenant Rights

Abu Dhabi Rent Freeze 2026: What the 0% Cap Means for Your Renewal

On 2 June 2026 ADREC suspended all rent increases in Abu Dhabi. Here is what the 0% freeze means for your renewal, whether it applies to you, and what to do if your landlord ignores it.

Aug 04, 2026 Read more

Employment Rights

Your UAE Contract Doesn't Match the Offer Letter? Know Your Rights [2026]

A lower basic salary, a different job title, a surprise non-compete — contract-vs-offer-letter switches are one of the oldest tricks in UAE hiring. Here is how to spot them and what to do if you already signed.

Jul 11, 2026 Read more

Tenant Rights

Real Estate Agent Commission in Dubai: Rules, the 5% Custom, and Disputes [2026]

How much commission should you really pay a Dubai rental agent? Understand the 5% market custom, how to verify a broker is RERA-registered, and what to do when a commission dispute turns ugly.

Jul 11, 2026 Read more

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