Ejari Registration
Done Right. Done Fast.
Every Dubai tenancy contract must be registered with RERA through Ejari. We handle the entire process for tenants and landlords — often same day. Government and service-partner charges follow the current DLD fee schedule.
- ✓ Same-day certificate where possible
- ✓ RERA-compliant review
- ✓ Tenant + landlord copies
- ✓ 90-day renewal alert
- ✓ Charges explained before we proceed
The official tenancy register of Dubai
Ejari (Arabic: إيجاري, "my rent") is the Dubai Land Department's mandatory system for registering all private residential and commercial rental contracts. Every tenancy in Dubai must be registered on Ejari before the tenant takes possession.
An Ejari certificate is required to: connect DEWA (utilities), apply for a residency visa, renew a trade licence, file any rental dispute with the Rental Disputes Centre, and enforce RERA rental increase caps.
Without a valid Ejari certificate, a tenant has no legal standing to dispute rent increases, and the landlord cannot enforce the contract through the courts.
- • Ejari must be registered before tenant moves in
- • Must be renewed every contract year
- • Ejari number required for DEWA and Dubai Municipality approvals
- • Late registration does NOT backdate — you lose protection for the gap period
- • Penalty for non-registration: up to AED 50,000 (rarely enforced, but legal risk stands)
Only tenants with a registered Ejari can challenge a rent increase at the Rental Disputes Centre. Use our RERA Index calculator to check your legal increase cap.
4 steps, done for you
Send us the signed tenancy contract, both IDs and the title deed by WhatsApp or email — no need to visit the office.
Our RERA-licensed team reviews the contract against current DLD requirements, RERA index rent, and standard clauses.
We submit to the Dubai Land Department Ejari portal on your behalf. Government and service-partner charges are payable per the current DLD fee schedule; our service fee is quoted to you upfront.
You receive the official Ejari certificate by email. Typically same-day if documents arrive before 2 pm.
Documents required
Tenant provides
- ✓Signed tenancy contract
- ✓Emirates ID copy (front & back)
- ✓Passport copy (if non-UAE national)
- ✓Visa page copy
Landlord provides
- ✓Title deed (copy)
- ✓Emirates ID or passport copy
- ✓Power of Attorney (if agent acting)
- ✓Trade licence (if company-owned)
Al Firouz holds ORN 25623 and is authorised to register Ejari contracts on behalf of both parties under a Power of Attorney or dual-party mandate.
Everything from keys to utilities
Ejari questions answered
Is Ejari mandatory in Dubai?
Yes. Under Dubai Law No. 26 of 2007 and its amendments, all residential and commercial tenancy contracts in Dubai must be registered with the Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA) through Ejari. An unregistered contract cannot be renewed, and the tenant cannot dispute rent increases with the Rental Disputes Centre.
How much does Ejari cost?
Ejari charges are set by the Dubai Land Department. As of the current DLD schedule, online registration through Dubai REST is AED 100 registration + AED 10 Knowledge Fee + AED 10 Innovation Fee + AED 55 service-partner fee + AED 2.75 VAT (AED 177.75 total); registration through a real-estate service trustee centre is listed at AED 220. Al Firouz's own service fee for handling the process on your behalf is quoted to you before we proceed. All figures are subject to the DLD's current requirements.
How long does Ejari registration take?
Same-day if documents are submitted before 2 pm. Next business day otherwise. The Ejari certificate is issued in PDF format and sent to all parties by email.
When should Ejari be renewed?
Ejari must be renewed every time the tenancy contract is renewed. Al Firouz sends automatic reminders to both tenant and landlord 90, 60 and 30 days before the contract expiry so neither party misses the renewal window.
Can I dispute a rent increase without Ejari?
No. The Dubai Rental Disputes Centre requires a valid Ejari certificate to file any tenancy dispute, including rent increase disputes. Without Ejari the landlord can charge any rent.
What is the RERA rental increase cap?
Landlords can only increase rent if the current rent is more than 10% below the RERA rental index average for the area. The maximum increase is 5–20% depending on how far below the average the current rent sits. Use our RERA Index tool to check your specific unit.
Does Ejari cover sub-leasing?
Sub-leasing must be separately registered and is only permitted with the landlord's written consent under Article 24 of Law No. 26/2007.
Ready to register your contract?
WhatsApp us the signed contract and IDs — we handle everything from there.
Al Firouz Real Estate Broker LLC · ORN 25623 · RERA-licensed · Office Shop 13, Building AMSA 2, JVC, Lazuward N E, Dubai
Disclaimer: Information on this page is for general guidance only and may change when government rules, procedures or charges are updated. Please verify the current requirements and fees with the Dubai Land Department before proceeding.