Dubai's Rental Disputes Centre has settled 2,350 cases through amicable mediation during the first nine months of 2026, covering claims worth a combined Dh401 million, according to figures released by the centre. Officials said the average case took just six days to resolve, far faster than a full court hearing.
Judge Abdulqader Mousa Mohammed, chairman of the Rental Disputes Centre, said the performance of the amicable settlement mechanism this year highlights its ability to bring landlord-tenant disputes to a swift and effective conclusion. He added that the centre continues to prioritise reaching agreement between the two sides before a case proceeds to a full hearing, saving both time and cost for residents.
The mediation track was introduced to ease pressure on Dubai's courts as rental disputes have multiplied alongside the emirate's fast-growing property market. Rising rents and high demand for housing in recent years have pushed more tenants and landlords into disagreements over renewal terms, maintenance obligations and eviction notices.
By steering a large share of these disputes toward negotiated outcomes rather than lengthy litigation, the centre says it is both cutting the backlog of pending cases and encouraging greater trust between parties to a tenancy contract.
The nine-month figures are part of periodic updates the centre publishes to track how disputes are being resolved across the emirate. With Dubai's rental market continuing to expand, officials expect the volume of cases referred to the amicable settlement mechanism to keep rising in the months ahead.