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Community guidelines

How to write a
helpful review.

We're building a trustworthy, respectful, and useful space for Dubai renters. Follow these guidelines and your review will be published.

01
Be honest & constructive
  • 01Share your genuine experience — accurate, truthful, and based on your own tenancy.
  • 02Provide specific details that help the next renter make an informed decision.
  • 03Focus on facts, not rumours or hearsay.
02
UAE content guidelines

All reviews on Lived are subject to UAE defamation laws. To keep your review compliant and publishable:

  • 01Avoid accusatory terms like "scammer" or "fraud".
  • 02Describe experiences; don't make character judgments.
  • 03Keep feedback factual and based on verifiable experience.
  • 04No claims that could be considered defamatory under UAE law.

Read more about UAE defamation laws.

03
Be respectful
  • 01No personal attacks or hostile language.
  • 02Keep feedback professional and constructive.
  • 03Respect privacy — never share personal information about others.
  • 04Use language that focuses on your experience.
04
Stay relevant
  • 01Only review buildings where you've actually lived.
  • 02Keep your review focused on the rental experience.
  • 03No advertising or self-promotion.
05
No fraud or manipulation
  • 01No fake reviews or impersonation.
  • 02No incentives in exchange for reviews.
  • 03No attempts to manipulate ratings or feedback.
06
Moderation & reporting
  • 01Every submission passes through automated moderation and a human review.
  • 02Reviews that pass are auto-approved and published.
  • 03Reviews that need clarification are returned to the author.
  • 04You can flag any published review for us to re-check.
  • 05We may remove content or suspend accounts that breach these guidelines.
A thank-you note

Thank you for helping us build a transparent, supportive rental community in Dubai. Your honest feedback is everything.