Can Owners Change Management Companies in the UAE?
Yes, but not by a vote at a general assembly. In Dubai, only the Owners Committee can raise a request to replace an underperforming management company, and only the Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA) can approve it. That authority sits under Law No. 6 of 2019, the Jointly Owned Property Law, and the procedure for […]
From Owners Associations to Professional Management: What Saudi Arabia and Dubai Can Learn from Each Other
Across the Gulf Cooperation Council, community governance has become a strategic discipline rather than simply an administrative requirement. As mixed-use developments, master-planned communities and giga-projects increase in scale and complexity, the legal framework governing common property directly influences long-term asset performance, investor confidence and resident experience. Two Jurisdictions, Two Philosophies: From an international strata and […]
Dubai RERA Introduces New Governance Framework for Owners’ Committees
Dubai’s Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA) has introduced a new RERA owners committee governance framework that spells out exactly how an owners committee should be formed, run and held accountable. Circular No. RERASC 26C03, dated 1 July 2026, sets out a full Articles of Association for owners committees across every jointly owned property in the […]
From Feedback to Action: How Resident Surveys Shape Dubai Communities
Dubai’s success as a global city is based on its determination to create responsive communities by listening to residents. With the transition of traditional property management to a data-driven one, community managers are able to utilise surveys to preemptively respond to issues, enhance services, and build better neighbourhoods. This collaborative model improves service delivery, creates […]
Owners’ Association Management vs Community Management in Dubai: Governance and Operations Explained
In Dubai, property owners often use the phrase Owners’ Association Management when discussing the governance of jointly owned buildings and communities. They also use Community Management when referring to the daily running of common areas, service providers, resident communication, maintenance, and site operations. The two phrases are closely connected, but they do not mean the […]
In a Changing Market, What Truly Makes a Community Stand Out?
The real estate market is shifting rapidly, and across Dubai and the UAE, 2026 has placed greater emphasis on stability, resilience, and long-term value. Ongoing regional tensions have affected travel, market confidence, and day-to-day sentiment, making buyers, renters, and owners more aware of what truly supports a strong living environment. Emirates has operated a reduced […]