Dubai Rental Disputes Resolved in an Average of 6 Days: Rental Disputes Center's 2026 Milestones and Swift Settlement Process

A system is functioning effectively in Dubai to help tenants and property owners (landlords) resolve disputes amicably and swiftly, avoiding protracted court battles.\n\nAccording to data released by the Dubai Rental Disputes Center (RDC), a total of 2,350 disputes were successfully settled during the nine months from January to the end of September 2026, with cases taking an average of just six days to reach a resolution.\n\n## Jan–Sep 2026 Performance: Rapid Resolution of Disputes Worth AED 401 Million\n\nThe Conciliation and Settlement Department at the Rental Disputes Center supports landlords and tenants in reaching mutually agreeable settlements.\n\nKey figures for settlements achieved between January and September 2026 include:\n\n- Number of settled cases: 2,350\n- Total value of cases: AED 401 million\n- Average resolution time: 6 days\n\nWhile protracted rental disputes place heavy financial and emotional burdens on both parties, this mechanism enables swift agreements to be reached.\n\n## How the Settlement Process Achieves Resolution in an Average of 6 Days\n\nUnlike formal litigation that requires waiting for a final court judgment, this expedited procedure is a process where negotiations are facilitated through a specialized mediation department.\n\n### Legal Enforceability Guaranteed by Judicial Approval\nWhen the parties reach an agreement, its terms are approved by the presiding judge. With judicial approval, the settlement holds the same legal effect as an enforceable writ of execution. This framework ensures that both parties adhere strictly to the agreed-upon terms.\n\n### Balancing Flexible Solutions with the Protection of Rights\nJudge Abdulqader Mousa Mohammed, Chairman of the Rental Disputes Center, noted that this settlement mechanism balances procedural speed and quality with high standards of rights protection for both parties.\n\nIt should be noted that the figure of "an average of six days" represents the average for cases successfully resolved through the center's settlement process, and does not guarantee that every dispute will be resolved within that timeframe. Nonetheless, it remains widely used as an effective option for parties seeking flexible resolutions.\n\n## Dubai’s Legal Framework Supporting Rental Market Stability\n\nAs Dubai's real estate market continues to expand, the need for flexible, swift solutions to tenancy disputes is greater than ever. Minimizing the economic and social impacts of prolonged disputes and providing a fair, accessible judicial system contribute directly to the healthy growth of the market as a whole.\n\nWhen entering into a lease agreement, it is reassuring to know that a public support system is firmly in place to help parties reach swift, consensual agreements should any issues arise.\n\n---\n\nReference article: Dubai tenants, landlords settle rental disputes in six days on average | Khaleej Times