Sources and updates

This guide is based on the Dubai Land Department’s launch of the Flexi Rent initiative on 23 June 2026 and the official information published around it, together with contemporaneous reporting from established UAE news outlets.

What we relied on

  • The Dubai Land Department’s own announcement of the Flexi Rent initiative and the Affordable Rental Initiative (23 June 2026), including the named participating companies and DLD’s stated coordinating role.
  • DLD figures on Dubai’s tenancy market, including the approximate number of tenancy contracts registered in the prior year.
  • Statements made by DLD’s Rental Affairs leadership at launch regarding eligibility, payment methods, and future phases.

Update log

  • 24 June 2026 — First publication. Scheme details, participating companies and eligibility current as of launch.


Because the scheme is in its first phase and DLD has indicated it will expand, details such as the list of participating companies and the available payment options may change. For the authoritative and most current position, refer to the Dubai Land Department’s official website and the Dubai REST app. We update this guide as new information is published.