Register Your Ejari Contract in Dubai

Ejari means "my rent" in Arabic. It's the tenancy registration system run by Dubai's Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA), under the Dubai Land Department, and it applies to every rental contract in the emirate residential or commercial. If you're renting a home or an office in Dubai, your lease isn't legally recognised until it's registered on Ejari.

Without a valid Ejari certificate you can't activate a DEWA connection, apply for or renew a residence visa tied to that address, enrol children in school using the tenancy as proof of address, or take a rental dispute to the Rental Dispute Centre. It's one of the first things you need sorted after signing a lease.

PROBIZ registers and renews Ejari contracts for tenants, landlords, and businesses across Dubai. We check the contract details against the title deed before submission, so there's no back-and-forth over a mismatch, and we handle the paperwork so you don't have to queue at a typing centre.

Who Needs to Register Ejari?

Technically, registering the tenancy falls on the landlord. In practice, it's almost always the tenant or a service provider acting on the tenant's behalf who completes it, since the tenant needs the certificate to set up DEWA and other services.

If you're sharing a rental with flatmates, Ejari can only be issued under one name, so you'll need to agree on a lead tenant before registering.

Documents Required for Ejari Registration

The documents required depend on whether the tenancy is residential or commercial.

For a Residential Tenancy

• Original signed tenancy contract
• Tenant's Emirates ID and passport copy
• Visa page, if applicable
• Landlord's passport copy with visible signature
• Title deed copy provided by the landlord
• DEWA premise number, if the unit had a previous connection

For a Commercial Tenancy

• Original signed lease agreement
• Trade license copy
• Title deed or landlord's Ejari certificate
• Authorised signatory's Emirates ID and passport copy

Renewing an existing Ejari is simpler. You will mainly need the new or extended contract and a recent DEWA bill.

How Ejari Registration Works

There are a few official routes: the Dubai REST app, the Dubai Land Department website, or in person at an Ejari typing centre, also called a Real Estate Services Trustee Centre.

Online, you enter the property and contract details, upload your documents, and pay the fee. The certificate is usually issued within minutes once everything checks out. Going through a typing centre works the same way but in person, and typically costs a bit more.

The most common hold-up isn't the process itself it's a document mismatch. A contract that doesn't line up with the title deed, an expired Emirates ID, or a missing DEWA premise number can delay the application. That's the part PROBIZ checks before submission.

Ejari Fees in Dubai

Registering or renewing online through the Dubai REST app or DLD website generally comes to around AED 175–220, depending on the property type and current DLD charges.

Going through a typing centre or a service partner adds a service fee on top. Exact figures can change with DLD's fee schedule, so PROBIZ confirms the current amount with you before starting any registration.

Ejari Renewal

Ejari isn't a one-time registration. It has to be renewed every time your tenancy contract is renewed. An expired Ejari can interrupt DEWA billing, delay a visa renewal, or hold up a trade license renewal if the license is tied to that address.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ejari and why is it mandatory in Dubai?

Ejari is RERA's official system for registering tenancy contracts. It's mandatory because it makes a lease legally recognised in Dubai. Without it, you can't activate DEWA, process a residence visa tied to the address, or take a dispute to the Rental Dispute Centre.

How much does Ejari registration cost?

Typically between AED 175 and AED 220 depending on whether you register online or through a typing centre, plus VAT. PROBIZ confirms the exact current fee with you before starting.

How long does Ejari registration take?

If your documents are complete and match the title deed, registration is usually done the same day often within minutes online. Most delays come from a document mismatch, which we check before submitting.

Who is responsible for registering Ejari landlord or tenant?

Legally it's the landlord's responsibility, but in practice the tenant usually completes it, since they need the certificate for DEWA and other services.

Do I need to renew Ejari every year?

Yes. Every time your tenancy contract is renewed, Ejari needs to be renewed with it. Letting it lapse can disrupt DEWA billing and delay visa or license renewals.

Can Ejari be registered for a commercial office lease?

Yes. Commercial Ejari registration follows the same process as residential, with a trade license copy required in addition to the standard documents.

What happens if my Ejari application is rejected?

Rejections usually happen because of a mismatch between the contract and title deed, an expired ID, or a missing DEWA premise number. PROBIZ can identify the issue and help resubmit the application.

Can I register Ejari if I'm sharing the rent with roommates?

Yes, but it has to be issued under one person's name. If you're splitting a lease, agree on a lead tenant before starting the registration.