Can my landlord evict me in Dubai if they want to sell the property?

Yes — wanting to sell the property is one of the limited grounds on which a landlord can seek to evict a tenant in Dubai, but only after following the legal procedure. Under Law No. 26 of 2007 as amended by Law No. 33 of 2008, eviction on grounds such as the owner needing to sell requires the landlord to give the tenant 12 months' written notice, served through a Notary Public or by registered mail, with the reason clearly stated. The landlord cannot simply demand you leave because a sale is planned, nor cut the notice short. If the stated reason later proves false or the property is used differently, the tenant may have grounds to challenge the eviction at the Rental Dispute Centre. A sale alone does not automatically end a valid tenancy mid-term — the buyer generally steps into the existing contract. If you have received such a notice, verify it against the Dubai Land Department's rules, and you can compare verified UAE legal professionals on LEXAI to assess whether the notice is valid.