How to Renew Ejari in Dubai
You renew your Ejari in Dubai each time you sign a renewed tenancy contract, so the registration stays valid and your DEWA account and residence steps keep working. Renewal is done on the Dubai REST app or at a trustee centre, using the signed renewal contract, a valid Emirates ID, the title deed, the DEWA premise number, and your previous Ejari certificate.
- Renew with each new contract
- Keeps DEWA and residence valid
- Rent change follows RERA limits
- Free tools to check
When to renew
Ejari is tied to the tenancy contract, so each renewed contract is registered again, usually around the contract expiry date. Keeping it current matters because DEWA, telecom, and residence processes rely on a valid Ejari.
Documents you need
Renewal normally asks for the signed renewal contract on the DLD unified format, a valid tenant Emirates ID, a current title deed, the DEWA premise number or a recent bill, and your previous Ejari certificate. Check yours with the Ejari Renewal Checker.
Rent changes at renewal
If the landlord raises the rent at renewal, the increase is capped by the RERA rental index under Decree 43 of 2013, and at least 90 days written notice is required before the contract expires. The Rent Increase Checker shows the maximum allowed.
Frequently asked questions
How do I renew my Ejari in Dubai?
Register the renewed contract on the Dubai REST app or at a trustee centre, using the signed renewal contract, a valid Emirates ID, the title deed, the DEWA premise number, and your previous Ejari certificate.
Do I need to renew Ejari every year?
Yes. Ejari registers the tenancy contract, so each renewed contract is registered again to keep the tenancy valid.
Can rent increase at Ejari renewal?
Only within the RERA limits under Decree 43 of 2013, and with at least 90 days written notice before the contract expires.
What happens if I do not renew my Ejari?
An expired Ejari can affect DEWA, telecom, and residence steps, and can weaken your position in a dispute. Register the renewed contract promptly.
When you need to renew Ejari in Dubai
You renew Ejari in Dubai each time you sign a new contract, usually around the expiry date, so DEWA and residence steps keep working without interruption.
Official reference: Dubai Land Department.
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