Dubai Amicably Resolves 2,350 Rental Disputes Worth AED 401 Million

The Rental Dispute Settlement Centre in Dubai finalized 2,350 amicable settlements between tenants and landlords during the first nine months of 2026, with a total value of AED 401 million.

Cases handled by the Conciliation and Settlement Department at the Centre were completed in an average of six days per case, reflecting the speed of the amicable process compared to judicial proceedings.

An amicable settlement allows the tenant and landlord to resolve the dispute without a judicial ruling, saving both parties time and litigation costs, while preserving their contractual relationship where possible.

This figure comes at a time when the rental market in Dubai is witnessing significant activity and a large number of contracts and related disputes, making the speedy resolution of disputes an important factor for both tenants and landlords alike.

What do these terms mean?

Amicable Settlement: An agreement reached by both parties to end the dispute without a judicial ruling, typically faster and less costly than litigation.

Rental Dispute Settlement Centre: The specialized entity in Dubai responsible for examining disputes between landlords and tenants, seeking to resolve them amicably or through adjudication.

Conciliation and Settlement Department: The unit within the Centre responsible for bridging viewpoints between both parties to reach an agreement that terminates the dispute.