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Ejari registration Dubai — AED 220, same day.

Dubai Land Department's official tenancy contract registration. Required before residency visa application, Emirates ID issuance, and DED business licensing. Online or typing centre — YABS handles either.

Get Ejari registered
Government fee
AED 220
Online processing
Same day
Typing centre
1–2 d
Validity
Tenancy term
Definition

What is Ejari?

Ejari is the official tenancy contract registration system operated by Dubai Land Department (DLD). To register, submit your tenancy contract, landlord's title deed, your Emirates ID, and passport copy through the DLD's Ejari portal or an approved typing centre. The registration fee is AED 220 as of 2026. Ejari registration is mandatory before applying for a UAE residency visa or utility connections in Dubai.

The process

4 steps, same-day for online.

  1. Gather documents

    You need: signed tenancy contract (Arabic + English), landlord's title deed, your Emirates ID (or passport if non-resident), DEWA premises connection certificate (if applicable), and tenancy contract attested by Dubai Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA) approved broker if rented through a broker.

  2. Choose registration route

    Online: Dubai REST app or Ejari portal — fastest for digitally-savvy users. Typing centre: Dubai Land Department-approved typing centres (~AED 150 service fee) — easier if you have paperwork uncertainty. YABS handles either route.

  3. Submit application + AED 220 fee

    Government fee AED 220 paid online or at typing centre. Application reviewed for completeness — incorrect tenancy clauses, missing signatures, or wrong premises type are common rejection causes.

  4. Receive Ejari certificate

    Approved Ejari certificate issued same day for online submissions, 1–2 working days for typing centre route. Certificate valid for the tenancy duration.

Frequently asked questions

How do I register Ejari in Dubai?

Ejari is the official tenancy contract registration system operated by Dubai Land Department (DLD). To register, submit your tenancy contract, landlord's title deed, your Emirates ID, and passport copy through the DLD's Ejari portal or an approved typing centre. The registration fee is AED 220 as of 2026. Ejari registration is mandatory before applying for a UAE residency visa or utility connections in Dubai.

What is Ejari?

Ejari (Arabic for 'my rent') is the Dubai Land Department's mandatory tenancy contract registration system. Every residential and commercial tenancy in Dubai must be Ejari-registered. The system verifies tenancy authenticity, prevents disputes, and provides DLD with a single source of truth for rental contracts. Required for visa application, Emirates ID, DEWA utilities, school enrolment, and DED business licensing.

Can I apply Ejari online?

Yes. Dubai REST app and the official Ejari portal allow online registration. Required: digital tenancy contract upload, landlord title deed, Emirates ID. Online submissions typically processed same day. AED 220 government fee paid via portal. Fastest for digitally-savvy users with clean paperwork.

How much does Ejari registration cost?

Government fee AED 220 as of 2026. Typing centre service fee additional AED 100–250 if using non-online route. YABS handling fee from AED 350. Total typical AED 350–700 fully delivered.

Can I cancel an Ejari contract?

Yes — Ejari supports tenancy cancellation when you vacate. Cancellation fee AED 100. Required documents: signed termination/move-out form, final DEWA bill, and the original Ejari certificate. Both landlord and tenant must consent (or one party with court order if disputed). Cancellation prevents the old tenancy blocking new registrations at the same premises.

Is Ejari required for commercial tenancies?

Yes — Dubai DED requires Ejari for trade licence issuance. Without active Ejari, no Dubai mainland trade licence. Same fee AED 220, same registration process. Commercial Ejari typically registered by the YABS team during your application; you don't need to handle it separately.

Does Abu Dhabi use Ejari?

No — Abu Dhabi uses Tawtheeq (a different system operated by Department of Municipalities and Transport Abu Dhabi). Same purpose: official tenancy registration. Tawtheeq fee AED 380. YABS handles both Ejari and Tawtheeq depending on your emirate.

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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.