i own a residential home in Dubai and rent it on...

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We would like to inform you that ou can alert the tenant at least three months before the end of the lease that you wish not to renew the lease contract in addition to the request to vacate the apartment
Here is the text of the rental law in Dubai regarding your inquiry:
Article (25)

2. Landlord may demand eviction of tenant upon expiry of tenancy contract in the following cases:

1. If development requirements in the Emirate requires demolition and reconstruction of the property in accordance with government authorities instructions.

1. If the property requires renovation or comprehensive maintenance which cannot be executed while tenant is occupying the property, provided that a technical report attested by Dubai Municipality is to be submitted to this effect.

1. If landlord wishes to demolish the property for reconstruction or to add new constructions that prevent tenant from benefiting from the leased property, provided that necessary licences are obtained.

1. If landlord wishes to recover the property for use by him personally or by his next of kin of first degree. However, in all above mentioned four cases, landlord must notify tenant with reasons of eviction at least ninety (90) days prior to expiry date of tenancy contract.

Article (26)

If the landlord asks for the restitution of the property for his own use or for the use of any of his relatives up to the first degree and the committee so decides, he may not rent it to others until at least one full year has elapsed since the date of his return to the real estate Otherwise, the lessee shall have the request of the Commission to award him appropriate compensation.

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