Dubai Rental Disputes Center
Appealing an RDC rental decision
Read the official filing-window wording and financial-security requirement before acting.
Last checked 12 October 2026 · Official-source summary
Published fee / scope
Security: half the amount awarded against appellant where applicable
Understand the route
- RDC states a 15-day window, counted from the day after an in-presentia first-instance judgment is issued, or from notification of an in-absentia judgment.
- Confirm your exact deadline immediately with RDC or a qualified professional. This index does not calculate a filing date or determine whether an appeal is available.
- Where the judgment includes a financial claim, the page requires refundable security equal to half the amount awarded against the appellant by the First Instance Committee.
- The page lists AED 100 process service, AED 10 Knowledge, AED 10 Innovation, and AED 25 when registering a power of attorney. Trustee-centre filing adds AED 130 plus VAT.
What to prepare
- First-instance judgment and notification records
- Appeal plaint and supporting evidence in Arabic or legal Arabic translation
- Funds for required security and assessed fees
An appeal deadline is time-sensitive and case-specific. Read the current official service conditions and seek direct confirmation; the fees shown are not the entire cost of representation or proceedings.
Official sources & next step
Confirm current requirements and filing conditions with the authority. This is general information, not advice on your rights or case outcome.