Ejari Registration in Dubai

Ejari is the official registration of your tenancy contract in Dubai. Here is how to do it and what to have ready.

Last reviewed 23 October 2026. Official sources are linked on this page.

Check before you act. Fees, rules and dates change. Confirm the details with the official authority before you pay or apply.

At a glance

What it is
The official registration of a rental contract with the Dubai Land Department
Why it matters
Commonly required to connect DEWA and internet, and often used for visa and family sponsorship paperwork
Online fee
About AED 155 excluding VAT through the Dubai REST app (as reported)
Trustee centre fee
About AED 219.75 including fees and VAT (as reported)
Typical turnaround
Often one to two working days once the landlord approves

What is Ejari?

Ejari means "my rent" in Arabic. It is the system that registers tenancy contracts in Dubai so the contract is on record with the Dubai Land Department. The Ejari certificate is the proof that your tenancy is registered.

It protects both sides in a dispute, and utilities and immigration processes often ask for it. A tenancy that is not registered can cause problems later, so register it soon after you sign.

How to register Ejari online

  1. Sign the tenancy contract. Make sure the names, unit details, rent and dates are correct.
  2. Open the Dubai REST app. Go to Services, find the RERA section and choose to register an Ejari contract.
  3. Enter the details and upload documents. Fill in the contract information and attach the files.
  4. Get the landlord's approval. The other party must approve the request in their own account.
  5. Pay the fee. The certificate is issued after payment.
  6. Save the certificate. Keep a digital copy and a printout. You will need it for DEWA and other services.

Registering in person

If you prefer not to use the app, you can go to an approved real estate services trustee centre or typing centre in Dubai. Take the same documents, complete the form and pay the fee. The certificate is issued after payment. The fee is higher than online.

Documents checklist

Ejari fees

ChannelReported fee
Dubai REST appAbout AED 155 excluding VAT
Trustee or typing centreAbout AED 219.75 including fees and VAT

Fees are as reported in 2026 and can change. The app shows the exact amount before you pay.

Common mistakes

  • Leaving the registration until a utility or visa office asks for it.
  • Typing details that do not match the signed contract.
  • Forgetting that the landlord has to approve the request.
  • Not registering again when you renew the tenancy.

Frequently asked questions

Tenancy contracts in Dubai are expected to be registered, and many services require the certificate. Confirm the current rules with the Dubai Land Department.

It depends on what you agreed in the contract. In practice the tenant often pays, but this is a matter for the two parties.

Yes. A renewed tenancy is normally registered again so the record shows the new term and rent.

Use the Ejari certificate and your Emirates ID when you apply for a DEWA connection. DEWA lists the exact requirements.