Dubai Land Department Launches ‘Flexi Rent' Initiative and Strengthens Strategic Partnerships to Advance Rental Market Accessibility

• The initiative supports greater flexibility in Dubai’s rental market, enhances quality of life, and expands housing options for tenants, in line with the objectives of the Dubai Real Estate Sector Strategy 2033.

Dubai, UAE, 23 June 2026: As part of its ongoing efforts to develop a more flexible and sustainable real estate ecosystem that enhances quality of life and elevates customer experience, Dubai Land Department (DLD) launched the ‘Flexi Rent’  initiative and signed cooperation agreements with Wasl Properties, Deyaar Property Management, Dubai World Real Estate, Modern Real Estate, Dubai Investment Real Estate, SBK Real Estate, Rocky Real Estate, SRG Properties, Harbor Real Estate, Driven Properties, and Al Showaib Real Estate to support its implementation.

This step reflects DLD’s commitment to providing more flexible rental solutions that respond to evolving market needs, further strengthening Dubai’s position as a leading global real estate destination that offers more efficient and sustainable housing models for various segments of society.

The initiative focuses on introducing a flexi-rent model that broadens tenants' options through a variety of payment plans, including monthly, quarterly, and semi-annual instalments. It is further supported by incentives and value-added packages offered by participating entities, helping to enhance rental market stability, improve quality of life, and provide housing solutions tailored to the needs of diverse segments of society.

Under the cooperation agreements, the ‘Flexi Rent’ model will be applied to vacant or eligible rental units owned or managed by the participating partners. This will be achieved by offering flexible payment options and providing rental incentives, discounts, or promotional packages for new tenants, in accordance with the partners’ approved policies and in compliance with the laws and regulations in force in the Emirate of Dubai.

Dubai Land Department will provide the regulatory and coordination framework necessary for the implementation of the initiative, including supplying partners with relevant guidelines, updates, and requirements, supporting technical integration with approved systems, and monitoring the initiative’s

overall performance in coordination with participating entities. The Department will also support the visibility of partners’ participation through its official channels, including the Dubai REST app, the Department’s website, and its various digital platforms, in accordance with approved procedures and regulations.

Dubai Land Department affirmed that the “Flexi Rent” initiative is an extension of its ongoing efforts to develop innovative and adaptable real estate solutions that enhance the market’s ability to respond to changing dynamics while meeting the community's evolving needs. The Department noted that providing tenants with a range of payment options contributes to improving quality of life, strengthening the stability of the rental market, and supporting the development of a more sustainable and efficient real estate ecosystem.

It further emphasised that collaboration with the private sector is a key pillar in accelerating the adoption of new operational models that create tangible value for customers. The initiative is also closely aligned with the objectives of the Dubai Real Estate Strategy 2033, which aims to enhance the sector’s competitiveness and reinforce Dubai’s position as a leading global destination for investment and living through an advanced real estate ecosystem that places people and their quality of life at the heart of its priorities.

In turn, the partners will be responsible for implementing the initiative’s model across eligible units and managing related tenancy contracts, payments, and data through approved systems. They will also be tasked with raising tenants’ awareness of the flexible payment options and the process for benefiting from the initiative, while ensuring full compliance with the policies and directives issued by Dubai Land Department, as well as all applicable laws and regulations governing rental relationships, data protection, and transparency in dealings with tenants.

The collaboration also includes monitoring the initiative's outcomes during its pilot phase using a set of key performance indicators (KPIs). These include the number of rental units enrolled in the initiative, the number of tenancy contracts concluded under the ‘Flexi Rent’ model, occupancy rates, tenants’ payment compliance levels, the extent to which flexible payment options are utilised, and the number of incentives

offered to new tenants. In addition, the initiative’s performance will be assessed by monitoring feedback and complaints related to the programme, as well as the rate at which they are addressed and resolved.

With the launch of this initiative, Dubai Land Department continues to advance its vision of building a resilient and sustainable real estate sector founded on innovation and meaningful partnerships, while delivering practical solutions that enhance quality of life and respond to evolving economic and social needs. The initiative represents a further step within the Department’s integrated roadmap to develop a more future-ready and competitive real estate ecosystem, supporting the objectives of the Dubai Economic Agenda D33 and reinforcing the emirate’s position as a leading global destination for living, working, and investment.