Dubai Land Department has launched a flexible rental payment programme, signing cooperation agreements with 11 real estate companies to support its rollout across the emirate.
The Flexi Rent initiative allows tenants to pay rent in monthly, quarterly, or semi-annual instalments, rather than the lump-sum cheque payments that remain common practice in the UAE market.
Participating firms will apply the model to vacant or eligible units they own or manage, and may offer discounts, incentives, or promotional packages to new tenants under their own approved policies.
The 11 partners are 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.
DLD said it will provide the regulatory and coordination framework for the initiative, including guidelines for partners, technical integration with approved systems, and performance monitoring. Participating companies will also receive visibility support through the Dubai REST app, the department’s website, and its digital platforms.
The department will track the initiative’s progress during a pilot phase using a set of key performance indicators, including the number of units enrolled, tenancy contracts concluded under the Flexi Rent model, occupancy rates, payment compliance levels, and tenant feedback.
DLD described the initiative as aligned with the Dubai Real Estate Strategy 2033 and the Dubai Economic Agenda D33, both of which target a more competitive and globally attractive property sector.
