Ejari — Dubai's tenancy ledger.
The Dubai Land Department's tenancy registration system. Every residential and commercial lease in Dubai is registered here. AED 220 government fee. The system that gates your visa, your trade licence, and your DEWA account.
What Ejari is, in one paragraph.
Ejari (Arabic for "my rent") is the Dubai Land Department's official tenancy contract registration system. Operating under Law No. 26 of 2007 on the Regulation of the Relationship Between Landlords and Tenants in the Emirate of Dubai (and subsequent amendments), Ejari registers every residential and commercial lease in Dubai for legal enforceability. AED 220 government fee per contract. Required for residency visa applications, Emirates ID issuance, DEWA utility connections, DED trade licence issuance, school enrolment, and most insurance and banking interactions. Registered through a Real Estate Services Trustee Centre, accredited typing centre, the Dubai REST app, or via a PRO firm holding Ejari access.
Things you can't do without it.
- Residency visa stamping:GDRFA / ICP requires a valid Ejari address for visa-stamping at the residency stage.
- Emirates ID: ICP issues EID linked to the Ejari address. Address changes require Ejari re-registration.
- DEWA (utility connection):Dubai Electricity and Water Authority opens utility accounts against the Ejari record.
- DED trade licence issuance + renewal:Dubai DED requires Ejari for the registered office address on every commercial / professional licence.
- School enrolment: KHDA schools require Ejari to confirm catchment-area eligibility.
- Bank KYC: UAE banks request Ejari as proof of address during account opening.
Where this comes up.
Frequently asked questions
What is Ejari?
Ejari (Arabic for 'my rent') is the Dubai Land Department's official tenancy contract registration system. Every residential and commercial lease in Dubai must be registered through Ejari to be legally enforceable, to register utility connections, to support residency visa applications, and to issue DED trade licences.
How much does Ejari cost?
Ejari registration is AED 220 government fee per contract, plus AED 35 knowledge and innovation fees, plus typing-centre service charges (AED 50–150). Total typically AED 250–400 per registration. YABS Ejari service AED 350 covers the full registration including typing centre.
Who needs Ejari?
Every tenant in Dubai. Residential tenants need it for residency visa applications, Emirates ID issuance, DEWA utility connections, and school enrolment. Commercial tenants need it for DED trade licence issuance, MOHRE establishment-card amendments, and bank account opening.
How long does Ejari take?
Ejari registration typically completes the same day at a Real Estate Services Trustee Centre or via the Ejari app, provided the landlord and tenant Emirates IDs and the signed contract are presented. Online Ejari via the Dubai REST app completes in 30–60 minutes.
Get Ejari done in one visit
YABS handles the typing, the Trustee-Centre queue, and the tenant signature coordination. AED 350 fully delivered.
This page was last reviewed by the YABS compliance team in Q2 2026 and reflects current Dubai DED, Dubai Municipality, DHA, MOHRE, FTA, and DLD requirements.