Al Hajeya Alnoobi Advocates and Legal Consultants

Dubai has introduced Law No. (7) of 2025 to reshape its contracting and construction sector with higher standards of efficiency, transparency, and professionalism. The law mandates contractor registration, enforces competency requirements, and imposes strict compliance measures across Dubai, including free zones like DIFC. This reform aligns with Dubai’s vision to safeguard urban development under the 2040 Master Plan while boosting investor confidence.

The rental landscape in Dubai is evolving with the introduction of an AI-powered Smart Rental Index, aiming to bring greater transparency and fairness. This article explores the legal framework that governs rent increases in the emirate, the rights and obligations of both landlords and tenants, and how the new Smart Index integrates with existing laws. Understanding these developments is crucial for navigating lease agreements in 2025 and beyond.

Dubai has launched the MENA region's first tokenized real estate project, allowing fractional property ownership via blockchain, regulated under a robust legal framework. Spearheaded by the Dubai Land Department, VARA, and the Central Bank, the system ensures legal enforceability, AML compliance, and investor protection. Key challenges remain around dispute resolution, cybersecurity, and public awareness.

Legal notices are a key requirement under Dubai’s Tenancy Law to regulate landlord-tenant relationships and ensure fair warning before termination or legal action. These notices, whether judicial or ordinary, serve to inform the other party of breaches, non-renewal, or eviction. Dubai’s tenancy regulations clearly outline when notice is required, the proper form and method, and the consequences of failing to comply, all supported by legal provisions and judicial precedents.