Eviction Notice Rules in Dubai: The 2026 12-Month Guide

The 12-Month Notice Rule

Format and Delivery Matter

Valid Grounds for Eviction

Filing at the RDSC

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Dubai Real Estate Insights · Landlord Rules Eviction Notice Rules in Dubai: The 2026 12-Month Guide Getting an eviction notice wrong in Dubai — wrong format, wrong delivery method, wrong timing — can sink an otherwise valid case at the RDSC before it's even heard. This Banke guide covers what's actually required. The 12-Month Notice Rule Where no breach exists, eviction can only happen at

contract expiry, and requires 12 months' prior written notice served via notary public or registered mail. The 12-month clock starts from the date the notice is served, not the date it was drafted. Format and Delivery Matter Notices must be in Arabic — if originally drafted in another language, they need certified legal translation before notarisation. Email, SMS or WhatsApp alone do not satisfy the

legal standard, regardless of whether the tenant clearly received and read the message. Valid Grounds for Eviction The owner or a first-degree relative intends to occupy the property personally and has no suitable alternative. Major renovation or full restoration requiring the property to be vacant, backed by municipality-approved permits. Demolition or reconstruction of the building. Filing at the RDSC A case at the Rental Disputes

Settlement Centre cannot proceed without proof that proper notice was served — keep the notarized notice and proof of delivery, since this documentation is essential to the filing itself, not just supporting evidence. Talk to Banke Banke's property management team can handle a compliant eviction notice from start to finish.