In Dubai, landlords are increasingly offering flexible payment options and issuing fewer eviction notices as rental demand soars. With over 140,000 new residents arriving in less than a year, many tenants now prefer to pay rent in multiple cheques, typically six to eight due to rising rental costs.

It is also noted that this flexibility reflects both the high demand and the need for affordability especially as average apartment rents have risen by 19% and villa rents by 13% in 2024. The Dubai Land Department's Rera rental index helps ensure transparency in rental agreements.

More tenants are choosing to remain in their current homes due to landlords' willingness to accommodate flexible payment arrangements. While one-cheque payments may offer better deals, the multi-cheque option is becoming the norm particularly in trusting landlord and tenant relationships.