UAE Rental Market Embraces Flexibility with Monthly Payment Options
Thursday, 27 November 2025
UAE tenants can now enjoy more flexible rental payment options, with landlords increasingly offering digital, predictable monthly instalments instead of traditional large upfront cheques, making financial planning easier for residents.
Key Highlights:
- Tenants are steadily moving toward more convenient payment methods, moving away from traditional cheque-based rent cycles and embracing digital monthly instalments.
- Property Finder has partnered with Keyper to introduce a system that allows residents to pay rent in 12 monthly instalments, with full rollout expected in the first half of 2026.
- Tenants will be able to make payments through card or direct debit, creating a smooth, predictable, and budget-friendly rental experience.
- Traditional cheque-based payments and standard lease formats will continue to be available, giving tenants and landlords the freedom to choose what best suits their needs.
- Monthly instalment plans help tenants manage their finances more effectively, while still aligning with landlord expectations for timely payments.
- A convenience fee may apply when spreading rent across 12 instalments, but tenants benefit from improved flexibility, digital ease, and greater financial control.
- Landlords can enjoy consistent, dependable monthly cash flow while offering renters a modern, flexible approach to renting that enhances satisfaction and retention.
