Early Termination Request Letter Dubai — Free Tenant Template

Quick answer

To break a Dubai tenancy contract early: give 60 days written notice (or as specified in Section 6 Additional Terms), pay the agreed penalty (typically 1-2 months rent), and coordinate the exit. Send the notice by email plus registered post, keep proof of delivery. Free English, Arabic and WhatsApp templates below.

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Your full name

Landlord full name

Property address

Ejari certificate number

Reason for early exit (brief, optional)

Notice period per contract (days)

Proposed vacate date

Penalty (months of rent)

Today's date

Subject: Early Termination Request — Unit 1502, Marina Diamond 5, Dubai Marina

Dear Mohammed Al Maktoum,

I am writing to formally request early termination of the tenancy contract for Unit 1502, Marina Diamond 5, Dubai Marina, registered on Ejari under certificate number 1234567890.

Due to job relocation outside Dubai, I am providing 60 days written notice, in accordance with the Additional Terms of our tenancy contract. I propose to vacate the property on 9 November 2026, and to pay the agreed early-termination penalty equivalent to 1 month(s) rent as consideration.

I request a joint move-out inspection at a mutually convenient time before 9 November 2026, at which we can document the property condition and agree any deductions from the security deposit against documented receipts.

Please confirm in writing:
1. Acceptance of the vacate date 9 November 2026
2. The agreed penalty and the settlement of any outstanding rent
3. A time for the joint move-out inspection
4. The security deposit refund process (per Article 20 of Law 26/2007, within 30 days of vacating)

Yours sincerely,
John Smith
9 September 2026

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When to use this letter

You need to leave before the contract end date
Job relocation, family emergency, or personal circumstances
Your contract permits early exit under Section 6 Additional Terms

What Dubai law says

Dubai tenants may terminate early only if the tenancy contract permits it via Section 6 Additional Terms, or by mutual agreement with the landlord. The standard clause requires 60 days written notice plus a penalty (typically 1-2 months rent). Article 20 of Law No. 26 of 2007 requires the security deposit to be returned within 30 days of vacating, less any documented damage.

How to deliver it

Email plus registered post. Keep the receipt and any read confirmations.

If they ignore it

If the landlord refuses to accept early termination despite the contract permitting it, or refuses to return the deposit within 30 days, file at the Rental Dispute Settlement Centre.

Frequently asked

Can I break a Dubai tenancy contract early?

Only if the contract permits it (Section 6 Additional Terms) or by mutual agreement. Standard terms require 60 days notice and a penalty of 1-2 months rent.

What is the early termination penalty in Dubai?

Whatever the tenancy contract specifies, typically 1-2 months of rent. If the contract is silent, the tenant may still owe rent for the notice period.

Can the landlord refuse early termination?

If the contract permits early termination on notice + penalty, the landlord cannot refuse — they can only insist on the notice period and penalty being honoured. If the contract is silent, the landlord's consent is required.

When does the security deposit get returned?

Within 30 days of vacating under Article 20 of Law 26/2007, less any documented damage. Photograph the property before handing keys back.

What documents should I collect?

Signed early termination acknowledgment, joint move-out inspection report, cheque or bank transfer receipt for the deposit refund, Ejari cancellation confirmation.

Does WhatsApp acceptance count as landlord consent?

Yes in principle — WhatsApp is admissible evidence in Dubai — but back it up with an email confirmation from the landlord to remove any dispute about who agreed to what.

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