General guide — confirm on the official site
Ejari registration
എജാരി രജിസ്ട്രേഷൻ
Ejari is Dubai's official registration system for tenancy contracts, run by the Dubai Land Department.
Go to the official service Last updated: November 2026
This is general guidance. Fees and rules change — confirm on the official link and apply only there.
Who needs this?
Tenants and landlords of homes or offices in Dubai.
Eligibility
- Every rental contract in Dubai must be registered in Ejari
- Needed for DEWA connection and family visas
Required documents
- Signed tenancy contract
- Tenant's passport, visa and Emirates ID
- Landlord's title deed and ID copy
- DEWA premise number
Step by step
- Register on the Dubai REST app or at an Ejari typing centre
- Upload documents and pay
- Receive the Ejari certificate by email
- Renew Ejari every time the contract renews
Fees
About AED 220 incl. VAT (typing centres may charge more)
Processing time
Same day
Online or in person
Online and in person
Where to go — useful links
Prices and timings are approximate and change — confirm on the official site before paying.
Responsible authority
Common mistakes
- Sharing without Ejari — it can block family visas and utility connections.
- Paying through unofficial links received by message or social media.
Related questions
Who registers Ejari?
Either can, but usually the landlord or agent registers it. Make sure it's done — without Ejari you can't connect DEWA or sponsor your family.
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