Dubai tenants now have an alternative to paying rent through post-dated cheques. The Dubai Land Department (DLD) has introduced the option for tenants to make rent payments via direct debit, as stated in a circular issued on January 27, 2023.
The DLD has integrated the registered tenancy contract, Ejari, with the Noqodi Direct Debit system. Noqodi serves as the digital payment channel for Dubai government services, while the Direct Debit System, operated by the UAE's Central Bank (UAEDDS), facilitates automated payments through tenants' bank accounts.