Who is eligible to file a rental dispute appeal in Dubai?

Any landlord or tenant may file an appeal against an RDC First Instance judgment, regardless of the claim amount. The 15-day appeal deadline applies to all cases. An appeal is permitted when the party believes there has been an error in the judgment, a misapplication of law, or a procedural defect. The appellant must provide clear legal grounds and supporting documents, and the appeal may be submitted personally or through a legal representative holding a notarised Power of Attorney.

Can a legal representative submit an appeal on my behalf for a rental dispute?

A legal representative may act on your behalf if they provide a notarised Power of Attorney and a valid Emirates ID. For law firms, a copy of the firm’s licence is also required. If the person submitting is a firm representative, an authorisation letter from the law firm must be included. All documents must be in Arabic or accompanied by a certified Arabic translation.

What happens if I miss the deadline for the appeal at the RDC?

If you fail to file within 15 days from the date of judgment issuance, your right to appeal is forfeited under RERA procedures. The original decision becomes final and enforceable. In rare cases, a reconsideration petition may be filed if new evidence or procedural violations are proven.

How long does the tenancy appeal process take in Dubai?

The tenancy appeal process at the RERA RDC typically takes 13 business days from the date of submission, provided all documents are complete and compliant.

Is the appeal deposit refundable in rental judgment appeal cases in Dubai?

When filing an appeal against an RDC rental judgment, a refundable deposit equal to 50 % of the adjudicated amount must be paid. If the appeal is successful or not dismissed due to procedural fault, RDC returns the deposit via official channels.

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Official RDC Procedure for Challenging Tenancy Judgments

File an appeal against a rental dispute judgment through EGSH, an authorised Real Estate Services Trustee Centre accredited by the Dubai Land Department (DLD) and the Rental Disputes Center (RDC).
EGSH manages the complete appeal filing procedure, including the review of appeal grounds, verification of supporting documents, preparation of the case file, and digital submission through the official RDC platform.

Why choose EGSH:

Authorised by the DLD and RDC
Case registration completed in one visit
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Transparent, officially regulated fees

Your appeal is registered during one visit, and the hearing session is conducted remotely through RDC’s tele-litigation system. The final Appeal Judgment is issued electronically once the higher committee reviews the case.

Official RDC Procedure for Challenging Tenancy Judgments

Contact EGSH

Visit our authorised centre during working hours—no appointment required. You may also book your visit online for convenience.

Document Review

Provide the judgment and supporting evidence. Our consultant checks that all documents meet RDC filing and language requirements before submission.

Application Submission

We enter your case details into the official RDC system, upload your documents, and calculate the mandatory appeal deposit and government fees.

Receive the Appeal Outcome

Attend the RDC hearing session remotely through the tele-litigation system and receive the final Appeal Judgment online once issued.

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Appeal Grounds Statement

Provide a written list of reasons for appeal, outlining the legal basis for the challenge.

Supporting Case Documents

Include relevant evidence such as notices, bills, correspondence, or cheque copies.

Legal Representative Documents

If represented, submit a notarised POA, Emirates ID, and law firm licence (if applicable).

Arabic Translation of All Documents

All documents must be in Arabic or have been legally translated before being submitted digitally to RDC.

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What Is a Rental Dispute Appeal in Dubai

A rental dispute appeal is an official judicial procedure overseen by the Rental Disputes Centre (RDC). It allows a party to challenge a judgment issued by the First Instance Committee, the Execution Judge or the Provisional and Summary Actions Judge. The appeal is reviewed by a higher judicial committee, which reassesses the case based on the legal grounds and supporting evidence submitted.

The process is governed by RDC regulations and forms an integral part of the tenancy dispute framework in Dubai. During the appeal stage, the appellate committee examines whether the initial judgment contained legal, procedural, or factual errors.

All documents must be submitted digitally via the official RDC platform, and hearings are conducted using the RDC tele-litigation system. Once the appellate committee has issued its ruling, the appeal judgment becomes final and enforceable in Dubai.

A rental dispute appeal is the primary judicial mechanism for challenging tenancy judgments; however, in limited circumstances prescribed by RDC regulations—such as fraud, concealed evidence or procedural violations—other remedies (including reconsideration petitions or execution-related challenges) may also apply.

When a Rental Dispute Appeal Is Used

An appeal should be filed when a party wishes to challenge the accuracy or fairness of an RDC judgment. Common scenarios include:

Judgments ordering eviction, rent payment, or contract termination
Decisions involving rent increases, renewal disputes, or disagreement over statutory notice periods
Monetary rulings related to unpaid rent, penalties, or compensation
Execution-related judgements issued by the Execution Judge
Provisional or summary orders that materially affect the parties’ rights
Cases where the party believes procedural errors or misapplication of tenancy law occurred

An appeal is particularly important when the appellant believes that the First Instance Committee overlooked evidence, misinterpreted the law or issued a judgment resulting in substantial financial or legal consequences.

Advantages and Limitations of Filing an Appeal in Dubai

Filing an appeal provides a structured judicial process for correcting potential errors in a first-instance judgment. Compared to traditional court procedures, the appeal process is conducted quickly, hearings are attended remotely, and the decision issued by the appellate committee is final and enforceable. If the appellant is successful, the original judgment may be amended, reversed or replaced entirely.
However, the appeal process is subject to clear limitations.

The appeal must be submitted within 15 days, with no extensions granted.
A refundable appeal security deposit of 50% of the adjudicated amount is mandatory when the original case involves a financial claim.

All documents must be legally translated into Arabic, and incomplete files may be rejected.
Appeals cannot introduce new claims unless they are directly connected to the original case; the primary focus must remain on errors in the issued judgment. Limited reconsideration is also permitted where concealed evidence, false documents or similar exceptional circumstances are proven.
Cases outside tenancy jurisdiction or involving criminal allegations cannot be addressed through this procedure.

Procedural Features of the Rental Appeal Process

The rental dispute appeal process is fully digital and follows a regulated workflow designed to ensure accuracy, transparency, and enforceability.
Key procedural elements:

Mandatory digital filing through the official RDC system, either independently or via an authorised Real Estate Services Trustee Centre.
All submitted documents must be in Arabic, with certified legal translation where applicable.
Tele-litigation hearings allowing parties or representatives to attend remotely without visiting the RDC in person.
Judicial review by an appellate committee, which examines the appeal grounds and re-evaluates the case file.
Electronic issuance of the Appeal Judgment, which becomes the final enforceable decision.
Transition to execution, where applicable, once the appeal ruling is issued.
This regulated structure ensures that tenancy appeals are processed efficiently and in accordance with the RDC judicial standards.

Required Documentation and Evidence for the Appeal Stage

The RDC only accepts complete and properly prepared appeal files. All documents must be uploaded digitally and submitted in Arabic, or accompanied by a certified Arabic translation.

At a minimum, the appellant must provide:
A formal appeal plaint detailing the legal grounds for challenge
Identification documents (Emirates ID or company documents for legal entities)
Supporting evidence such as notices, correspondence, utility bills, cheque copies, or payment records
The original First Instance judgment being appealed
A notarised Power of Attorney if the case is filed by a representative

Appeals with missing documents, untranslated files or inconsistent details may be rejected during the audit stage, which would prevent the case from being scheduled for judicial review.

Official Fees for Filing a Rental Appeal Case

The Rental Disputes Centre in Dubai directly applies fees for appealing rental disputes, and these vary based on the judgment.

Appeal Deposit—50% of the adjudicated amount (refundable), applicable when the judgment contains a financial award.
Additional Fees—AED 25 – Registration of Power of Attorney (if applicable); AED 100 – Process service fee; AED 10 – Knowledge fee; AED 10 – Innovation fee
Service Partner Fee (Trustee Centres) — AED 130 + VAT when filing through an authorised Real Estate Services Trustee Centre such as EGSH.

All fees must be paid through the RDC’s approved channels.

Where to File a Rental Dispute Appeal in Dubai

A rental dispute appeal can only be submitted through official RDC-approved channels:

Real Estate Services Trustee Centres, such as EGSH. Consultants review and upload documents, register the appeal through the RDC system, and coordinate the details of the remote hearing.
RDC Website/Digital Platform. Applicants may submit their appeal independently, upload documents and complete fee payment online before attending the tele-litigation session.

Both methods follow the same judicial workflow. The final appeal judgment is issued electronically and becomes legally binding.

Common Errors That Delay or Prevent Appeal Registration

Most delays occur due to procedural errors when filing. The most frequent issues include:

Missing or non-Arabic documents without a certified translation
Submitting incomplete files, such as missing pages or unclear scans
Incorrect selection of the appeal category in the RDC system
Failure to upload the official First Instance judgment
Mismatch between tenancy contract names, Ejari records, and identification documents
Insufficient supporting evidence for monetary or eviction-related claims
Absence of a notarised Power of Attorney when filing through a representative
Incorrect calculation or non-payment of the appeal deposit

Ensuring document accuracy and full compliance helps to avoid rejection at the audit stage.

Consequences of Missing or Skipping the Appeal Hearing

If the appellant does not attend the tele-litigation hearing, the appeal may be dismissed. The RDC will not rule in favour of the absent party, and failing to participate may result in the original judgement becoming final.

Non-participation may result in the dismissal of the appeal, in which case the original judgment becomes final. Reconsideration petitions are allowed only in limited and exceptional circumstances under RDC rules.

What Happens After the Appeal Judgment Is Issued

Once the appellate committee has reviewed the case and delivered its decision, the appeal judgment is issued electronically. This ruling is final and enforceable, replacing the First Instance judgment entirely.

If the appeal judgment includes financial obligations, eviction orders or contractual directives, the successful party can go straight to the RDC's Execution Department to enforce the judgement. No new case is required.

Execution procedures allow the recovery of sums owed, the enforcement of eviction, and the fulfilment of contractual obligations in accordance with RDC rules.

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