Quick Answer
Ejari is the Dubai Land Department's system for registering tenancy contracts. DLD's tenancy guide says it records tenancy contracts for all types of property in Dubai and calls registration through it mandatory; DLD's FAQ covers residential and commercial leases.
Ejari is the Dubai Land Department's system for registering tenancy contracts, developed by RERA. Contracts are registered or renewed through the Dubai REST app, the Ejari system on DLD's website, Real Estate Services Trustee centres or the Dubai Now app, and DLD's FAQ says an Ejari is required for DEWA's Move-in service.
For companies, u.ae's steps to start a mainland business say: 'In Dubai, the agreement must be registered with Ejari', and its licence document list includes a lease contract attested by RERA.
DLD's cards list AED 100 registration + AED 10 knowledge + AED 10 innovation, plus a service partner fee: AED 177.75 in total online and AED 220 at a Real Estate Services Trustee centre; cancelling is free online. See the Ejari guide for registering, renewing and cancelling step by step.
Frequently asked questions
What is Ejari and why do I need it?
Ejari is the Dubai Land Department's system for registering tenancy contracts; DLD's tenancy guide calls registration through it mandatory. DLD's FAQ says an Ejari is required for DEWA's Move-in service, and u.ae says a Dubai mainland company's office lease must be registered with Ejari.
Is Ejari mandatory for a commercial lease in Dubai?
DLD's tenancy guide says Ejari records tenancy contracts for all types of property in Dubai and calls registration mandatory, and DLD's FAQ sets no limit on the number of commercial Ejari contracts. For a trade licence, u.ae says: 'In Dubai, the agreement must be registered with Ejari'.
How much does Ejari cost?
DLD's cards give AED 177.75 through the Dubai REST app, DLD's website or Dubai Now, and AED 220 at a Real Estate Services Trustee centre. Each is AED 100 registration + AED 10 knowledge + AED 10 innovation plus a service partner fee; cancelling online is free.
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