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Practical guides for owners, tenants and investors on letting, maintenance, regulations and buying property in Abu Dhabi. Each one lists its sources and the date it was last checked, and is updated when the rules change.
Owners
Abu Dhabi’s Building Occupancy Certificate: which buildings need one, the 30 November 2026 deadline, inspections, fines and the Tawtheeq leasing block.
Tenants
How Tawtheeq tenancy contract registration works in Abu Dhabi: who registers, documents to prepare, what to check, renewal and cancellation.
Holiday homes
Who can apply for a DCT Abu Dhabi holiday home licence under the 2026 rules, what the property must meet, the documents and steps, and listing rules.
Tenants
A practical guide to residential leasing in Abu Dhabi: checking listings, viewings, the tenancy contract, Tawtheeq, moving in and moving out.
Owners
What owners in Abu Dhabi should know about property management: the systems you deal with, your duties as a landlord and what to ask a manager.
Owners
What Hassantuk is, why Abu Dhabi homes need it, how the connected fire alarm works, how to subscribe and what owners and tenants should check.
Investing
What to consider before buying property in Abu Dhabi to invest: where foreigners can own, off-plan protection, costs beyond the price and due diligence.
Maintenance
Landlord and tenant maintenance responsibilities in Abu Dhabi under Law No. 20 of 2006: necessary repairs, minor repairs, damage and how to report problems.
Owners
Gas safety rules for buildings in Abu Dhabi: the Department of Energy’s gas works regulation, central gas and cylinders, inspections, logs and what tenants should do.
Owners
A year in the life of a rental property in Abu Dhabi: preparing the unit, choosing a tenant, rent, maintenance, renewal and the end of a tenancy.
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