Non-Renewal Notice for Dubai Tenancy Contract (Free Template)

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A Dubai tenancy non-renewal notice must be delivered in writing at least 90 days before the contract end date. Missing this deadline means the contract auto-continues on identical terms. Send by email plus registered post, keep proof of delivery. Free English, Arabic and WhatsApp versions below auto-fill with your details.

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Subject: Notice of Non-Renewal — Tenancy Contract for Unit 1502, Marina Diamond 5, Dubai Marina

Dear Mohammed Al Maktoum,

I am writing to formally provide notice that I do not intend to renew the tenancy contract for Unit 1502, Marina Diamond 5, Dubai Marina, registered on Ejari under certificate number 1234567890.

The contract expires on 31 December 2026. This letter serves as the 90-day written notice required under Article 25 of Dubai Law No. 26 of 2007, as amended by Law No. 33 of 2008.

I confirm that I will vacate the property (or the property will be vacated) on or before 31 December 2026 in the same condition as received, allowing for normal wear and tear.

Please confirm receipt of this notice in writing and let me know your requirements for the final property inspection and, where applicable, the security deposit refund process.

Yours sincerely,
Ali Hassan
Tenant
9 September 2026

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When to use this letter

You are the tenant and do not wish to renew
You are the landlord and do not wish to renew (you need genuine legal grounds if the tenant wants to stay)
You want to negotiate different terms and need to trigger the 90-day window

What Dubai law says

Article 25 of Dubai Law No. 26 of 2007 (as amended by Law No. 33 of 2008) requires either party wishing to terminate or not renew a tenancy to provide written notice at least 90 days before the contract expires. Notice given fewer than 90 days before the end date is legally invalid and the contract auto-continues on the same terms for a further period.

How to deliver it

Send by email with a read receipt, AND by registered post via Emirates Post to the address on the tenancy contract, AND retain a WhatsApp message for supplementary evidence. Never rely on WhatsApp alone.

If they ignore it

If the recipient ignores the notice, the notice itself is still legally valid provided you have proof of delivery. Keep the email tracking, the postal receipt and any read confirmations. If a dispute arises about whether the notice was given, file at the Rental Dispute Settlement Centre (RDC) with the AED 500-20,000 filing fee (3.5% of annual rent, capped).

Frequently asked

How many days notice for non-renewal in Dubai?

90 days written notice before the contract end date, per Article 25 of Law No. 26 of 2007. Notice given later is invalid and the contract auto-renews.

Can a landlord refuse to renew a tenancy in Dubai?

Yes, but only with 90-day notice and for specific legal reasons: the landlord wants to occupy the property, sell it, demolish it, or the tenant has breached the contract. Otherwise the tenant has the right to renew on the same terms (or with a legal rent increase).

Does WhatsApp count as a formal non-renewal notice?

Not on its own. WhatsApp is useful supplementary evidence but the primary notice should be email plus registered post. The Rental Dispute Centre gives greater weight to written notice with proof of delivery.

What happens if I miss the 90-day non-renewal deadline?

The contract auto-continues on identical terms for another year. You cannot then unilaterally end it until the next 90-day window. Your only option is to negotiate an early termination or wait.

Do I need the landlord to accept the notice?

No. Non-renewal is a right, not a negotiation. The notice takes effect when properly delivered, regardless of whether the recipient acknowledges it.

What if I want to renew but change the terms?

Use this template as your starting position, then negotiate. The 90-day window covers all changes — rent, cheques, additional terms. Notice given late means terms cannot change for the next period.

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