Ejaries
Ejari is Dubai’s system for registering tenancy contracts, run by the Dubai Land Department.
Definition
DLD’s Register / Renew Tenancy Contract service “allows customers to register or renew a Tenancy contract in the Emirate of Dubai” and lists “AED 100 for registering a tenancy contract”. Law No. (4) of 2019 transferred the registration of lease contracts from RERA to DLD.
What it shows — and what it does not
An Ejari registration shows that a tenancy is recorded. It matters in a sale because a registered lease can continue after the property changes hands.
Example
Illustrative example: a buyer purchasing a tenanted flat checks the Ejari-registered lease to see when it ends before planning to move in.
Next step
See Eviction for what a sale means for a tenant.
Source: Register / Renew Tenancy Contract — Dubai Land Department · supports: the tenancy registration service and fee · checked 11 October 2026
Source: Law No. (4) of 2019 Concerning the Real Estate Regulatory Agency — Dubai Legislation Portal · supports: lease registration moved from RERA to DLD · checked 11 October 2026
Source: Law No. (26) of 2007 Regulating the Relationship between Landlords and Tenants in the Emirate of Dubai — Dubai Legislation Portal · supports: a lease continuing after a change of owner · checked 11 October 2026
What conveyance does
- Classifies the transfer route early and sequences dependencies around acceptance gates.
- Flags how Dubai REST typically affects readiness, documents, and timing for the route.
- Maintains version control so the latest approved pack is used at execution.
- Escalates verification where an authority-controlled requirement must be confirmed against the official source.
Governance
- October 11, 2026
Maintenance: Updated for material UAE authority/trustee process changes and recurring user confusion. Method: Editorial Policy