What documents do I need to file a rental dispute at the Dubai RDC?

To file a rental dispute at Dubai's Rental Dispute Centre (RDC), you should prepare a complete documentary file, because tenancy cases are decided largely on evidence. Core documents usually include your signed tenancy contract, the Ejari registration certificate, copies of identification (Emirates ID/passport), proof of rent payments such as receipts or cheques, the security deposit receipt, and any eviction or other notices that were served, along with proof of how they were served (notary record or registered-mail receipt). For specific claims you may also need supporting evidence — for example, move-in and move-out photos for a deposit dispute, the RERA calculator result for a rent-increase dispute, or DEWA records for a utilities issue. Documents not in Arabic typically need legal translation. A clear written statement of your claim and the remedy you seek rounds out the file. Because exact submission requirements can change, confirm the current document list and filing steps with the Dubai Land Department, and you can compare verified UAE legal professionals on LEXAI if you want help assembling and presenting your case correctly.