Ejari renewal

How it works

Original renewed Unified Tenancy Contract signed by both parties
original
Emirates ID of the applicant
originalMust be valid
Official power of attorney if a representative applies
in some casesoriginallegal Arabic translationOnly if: Only for a representative.

The contract can be renewed before it expires. The landlord must give at least 90 days' written notice before expiry of any change, including a rent increase.
Rent increase limits (Decree No. 43 of 2013, read on the Dubai Legislation Portal on 2026-10-08), measured against the average rent of similar units in the DLD rental index: no increase if the rent is up to 10% below the average; up to 5% if it is 11-20% below; up to 10% if 21-30% below; up to 15% if 31-40% below; up to 20% if more than 40% below.
Earlier years must be registered first: DLD does not register a renewal if the previous contracts of the same tenancy were never registered in Ejari (DLD FAQ, read 2026-10-08).

Processing time: About 25 minutes at a trustee centre; same day.
Validity of the result: Valid for the renewed contract period.
Where it is applied for: Trustee centres, Ejari system on the DLD website, Dubai REST app, or the property-management company.

Client and landlord sign the renewed unified tenancy contract.
Centre submits the renewal through a trustee centre / Ejari system and pays the fees.
The new e-Contract Registration Certificate is issued.

Tips that save you a trip

Check the allowed increase on the DLD rental index calculator before signing the renewal.
Renew the Ejari on time if your family visa depends on it; an expired Ejari can hold up visa renewals.

Common reasons for rejection or delay

Rent in the renewed contract raised above the rental-index limit without the tenant's agreement (dispute goes to the Rental Disputes Centre).
Ownership changed (property sold) and the contract still shows the old landlord.

If the new owner bought my flat, does my contract still apply?

Yes. DLD states that the new landlord takes over all obligations of the old landlord, including special terms in the lease.

Checked by the MARIO E.G.S.H team on 2026-10-08. Rules can change at any time; our consultant confirms the details for your case.

Official sources

Legal basis

Dubai Law No. 26 of 2007 (amended by Law No. 33 of 2008); Decree No. 43 of 2013 determining rent increases

Updates your registered data in the Dubai Land Department's records, at the centre or online.

Obtains a to-whom-it-may-concern letter about your property from the Dubai Land Department.

Obtains an official certificate of your property's registered details from the Dubai Land Department.

Obtains the land map (affection plan) showing your plot details from the Dubai Land Department.