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Eviction Notice in Dubai: Written for Landlords and Notarised
An eviction notice in Dubai is a written message from a landlord to a tenant. It says that the landlord wants the property back, and why. It is delivered through a notary public, so the notice carries a notary's seal.
We write the wording with you and check each detail against your tenancy papers. We have in-house, in person notary public services, online notary public services and home visit private notary services.
In short
- Price: drafting and notarising from AED 2,000. Government fees are paid on top at cost.
- Who signs: the landlord named in the tenancy contract, or someone holding a power of attorney from the landlord.
- What to bring: original Emirates ID or passport, the tenancy contract and the title or ownership papers.
- Where: in person, at your home or office, or online.
- Next step: send us the contract on WhatsApp and we send a draft back.
Three ways to get it notarised
In person with our in-house notary public
The notary public checks the landlord's original ID, reads the notice, watches the landlord sign and applies the seal. We prepare the text first.
Home or office visit
We come to your home or office. Price on request, plus the Dubai private notary government fee of AED 1,000 per trip outside the place of work.
Online
UAE law lets a notary use IT tools in place of personal appearance (Federal Decree-Law No. 20 of 2022, Article 18). A landlord abroad can use this route. See our e-notary guide.
A point to settle first: the notice period
The notice period and the allowed reasons depend on your tenancy contract and on the law that applies to it. We do not state a period. Check your contract and the current rules before you send the notice, and tell us what you find. We write the dates into the notice exactly as you give them.
Landlords often ask for a "12 month eviction notice" in Dubai. We cannot confirm that figure. A lawyer licensed in the UAE can tell you which rule fits your case.
Tell us your reason
Every notice rests on one reason, and each reason has its own conditions under the law and your contract. Examples landlords raise with us are unpaid rent, a sale, or the landlord's own use of the property.
We do not tell you which reasons are allowed. Check that with a lawyer licensed in the UAE or the authority that handles rental cases. Then tell us the reason, and we write it into the notice in plain words.
What the notice should contain
- The landlord's full name and the tenant's full name, as in the tenancy contract.
- The property. Building, unit number and area, copied from the contract.
- The contract details. Start date, end date and the contract number.
- The reason. One reason, in plain words.
- The date the tenant must leave. Written as a date.
Mistakes to avoid
Mistakes that weaken a notice
- Names that differ from the contract. The notice should match it word for word.
- A date that does not fit the contract. Work it out before you sign.
- A notice sent by someone with no authority. If you act for the landlord, bring a power of attorney. See our special power of attorney page.
- Several reasons mixed together. One clear reason is easier to follow.
- No copy kept. Keep the sealed notice and any proof it was delivered.
Step by step
How it works
1
Send us the tenancy contract and the ownership papers on WhatsApp.
2
We draft the notice and the Arabic version. You check every line and date.
3
We confirm the signing: at the office, at your address or online.
4
The notary public checks each signer's original ID, reads the notice, watches you sign and applies the seal.
If the tenant does not leave, the next step may be a case. That is a matter for a lawyer licensed in the UAE, and we do not promise any court result.
Prices
Price
| Item | Our service price | Government fee, paid on top at cost |
|---|---|---|
| Eviction notice, drafted and notarised | From AED 2,000 | Paid at cost, as the authority charges it |
| Home or office visit | Price on request | AED 1,000 per trip outside the place of work (Dubai private notary) |
All service prices are starting prices and are negotiable. Government fees are paid on top, at cost, exactly as the authority charges them. We confirm your final price before you pay. See the notary fees page.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
How much does an eviction notice cost in Dubai?
Our drafting and notarising starts from AED 2,000. Government fees are paid on top at cost, and we confirm the final price before you pay.
Can I send an eviction notice if I live abroad?
Yes, if you can sign through the online route or give a power of attorney to someone in the UAE. Tell us where you are and we explain the steps.
Does a notarised eviction notice end the tenancy?
No. It is a formal written notice with a notary's seal. Whether the tenancy ends depends on the contract and the law, and we cannot promise an outcome.
Is a notarised notice the same as a court notice?
No. This notice is delivered through a notary public. A court case is a separate step handled by a lawyer.
Can the tenant answer the notice?
Yes. The tenant can reply, so write the notice in a way that you are happy to see again in front of a lawyer or a court.
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Contact
Book your notary appointment
- Phone and WhatsApp: +971 52 947 5935
- Email: support@privatenotarydubai.com
- Hours: Office open Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm (Dubai time). WhatsApp and online requests answered 24/7.
For other notices, see legal notice in Dubai. All services are listed under private notary services.
- Phone+971 52 947 5935
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- Emailsupport@privatenotarydubai.com
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