How to Fill a Dubai Tenancy Contract Form
Filling a Dubai tenancy contract means completing the parties, the property and its identifiers, the term dates, the rent and payment schedule, the deposit, and the responsibilities. Below is what each official field means and where to find it, so you can complete the unified form without guessing.
Field by field: where to find each detail
| Field | What it is and where to find it |
|---|---|
| Tenant and landlord names | Use the exact names as they appear on the Emirates ID and the title deed. Mismatches cause rejection. |
| Emirates ID | The tenant Emirates ID number. Normally required to complete Ejari registration. |
| Makani number | A 10-digit location number used in Dubai. Find it on the title deed, at the building entrance, in the Makani app, or in landlord and agent documents. |
| DEWA premise number | Identifies the utility connection. Find it on a DEWA bill or on the meter. Needed to activate electricity and water after signing. |
| Title deed | The DLD ownership document. Ask the landlord or agent. It confirms the real owner before you pay a deposit. |
| Plot and unit number | The plot identifies the land, the unit identifies your apartment or space. Both appear on property and building documents. |
| Annual rent and contract value | The yearly rent agreed between the parties. |
| Number of cheques and dates | How the rent is split, often into one, two, four or more payments, with the date of each. |
| Security deposit | The refundable amount held against damage, agreed between the parties. |
| Start and end dates | The tenancy term. The end date must be after the start date. |
Fields people get stuck on
Makani, the DEWA premise number, and the title deed reference are the fields first-time tenants most often miss. If you do not have one yet, continue and add it before signing. The generator lets you mark a field as unknown and keeps a checklist of what is left.
Before you sign
Check the names match the official documents, the dates line up, and the rent and cheque totals agree. Then confirm your documents with the Ejari Document Checker and screen for issues with the Ejari Rejection Checker.
Frequently asked questions
How do I fill a Dubai tenancy contract?
Complete the parties, the property and identifiers, the term dates, the rent and payment schedule, the deposit, and the responsibilities on the unified form, then sign and register through Ejari.
Where do I find the Makani number?
On the title deed, at the building entrance, in the Makani app, or in landlord and agent documents. It is a 10-digit location number.
What is the DEWA premise number?
A number that identifies the utility connection for the unit. Find it on a DEWA bill or the meter. You need it to activate electricity and water.
What if I do not know a field?
Continue and mark it as unknown. The generator keeps it on a checklist so you can complete it before signing or registration.