How to Make a Tenancy Contract in Dubai
To make a tenancy contract in Dubai, prepare it on the Dubai Land Department unified format with the property, parties, term, rent and deposit, sign it with the other party, then register it through Ejari. You can build the draft in minutes with the generator below and download it as a PDF or Word file.
Step by step
| Step | What to do |
|---|---|
| 1. Property | Enter the area, building, unit, and identifiers such as Makani and the DEWA premise number. |
| 2. Parties | Add the tenant and landlord details and Emirates ID. Add a Power of Attorney if a representative signs. |
| 3. Term and rent | Set the start and end dates, the annual rent, the number of cheques, and the security deposit. |
| 4. Responsibilities | Record who pays for DEWA, cooling and maintenance, and add any extra clauses. |
| 5. Review and sign | Check the readiness score, fix anything flagged, download, and sign with the other party. |
| 6. Register Ejari | Register the signed contract through the Dubai REST app, Dubai Now, or a trustee centre. |
What you need before you start
Have the tenant Emirates ID, the landlord identification, the title deed, and the property identifiers ready. A company tenant needs a trade license. Confirm your file with the Ejari Document Checker.
After you sign
Signing and registering are separate. Register the contract through Ejari so it is recorded with the DLD. See the Ejari registration guide, and check your file against the Ejari Rejection Checker to avoid a rejection.
Frequently asked questions
How do I make a tenancy contract in Dubai?
Prepare it on the DLD unified format with the property, parties, term, rent and deposit, sign it, then register it through Ejari.
Can I make my own tenancy agreement?
Yes. A landlord and tenant can prepare the contract themselves on the unified format and register it through Ejari to make it official.
What information goes into a Dubai tenancy contract?
The parties, the property and its identifiers, the term dates, the annual rent and payment schedule, the deposit, and the split of responsibilities.
How long does it take to make a tenancy contract?
Preparing the draft takes a few minutes. Signing and Ejari registration depend on having your documents ready.