Ejari tenancy registration in Dubai
Ejari registers your tenancy with the authorities. You need it for visas and many other services, and for the landlord it confirms the contract.
What the registration costs
Online through Dubai REST or the DLD website.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Registration | AED 100 |
| Knowledge fee | AED 10 |
| Innovation fee | AED 10 |
| Service partner | AED 55 |
| VAT | AED 2.75 |
| Total online | AED 177.75 |
At a trustee centre the total is higher, reported at AED 220–240. Renewal costs the same as a new registration.
When you need it
- A new tenancy contract
- A renewal or a change of terms
- A family visa requires proof of housing
- Moving out, when the old registration has to be cancelled
What we do
- Check the contract and the parties’ details
- Register or renew in Ejari
- Cancel the old registration
How it goes
- 01Send
Contract and documents in a message.
- 02Check
We compare the details with the title deed.
- 03Register
Registration in the system.
- 04Certificate
You receive the Ejari certificate.
Three ways to register
| Dubai REST or website | Trustee centre | Through us | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Who acts | Tenant, the landlord approves | You, in person | Our team |
| Need | Contract copy | Original contract and Emirates ID | Documents in a message |
| Time | Same day, up to 2 working days | At the visit | We watch for errors and approvals |
| Best when | Details match and you have a UAE Pass | You prefer paper | You are abroad or the deed has complications |
Documents
- Tenancy contract
- Tenant’s passport
- Title deed
- DEWA premises number
Questions
Who should register: tenant or landlord?
Either side can do it, as agreed. We can handle it for both.
