How to Get Your Ejari Copy in Dubai
If you're a tenant or landlord in Dubai and someone just asked for your Ejari copy — a bank, DEWA, the visa office, your kid's school — you need it now, not next week. Good news: getting an Ejari copy takes minutes if the registration exists.
Quick Answer
An Ejari copy is the official certificate proving your tenancy is registered with Dubai's Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA), part of the Dubai Land Department. If your tenancy is already registered, you can download the Ejari copy through the Dubai REST app, the Dubai Land Department portal, or any Ejari-approved typing centre. You'll need the Ejari contract number or the property details plus Emirates ID. A registered tenancy contract download costs nothing if you do it yourself through Dubai REST. Typing centres charge AED 20-50 for reprints.
Getting an Ejari copy through Dubai REST
The fastest route. Download the Dubai REST app (iOS or Android), sign in with UAE Pass, and go to the "Services" tab. Tap "My Contracts" and every tenancy registered under your Emirates ID appears. Open the one you need, tap the download icon, and you have a PDF Ejari copy with the QR code that banks and government departments actually accept.
No app? Use the Dubai Land Department website (dubailand.gov.ae) and log in with UAE Pass. Same result.
One catch. The tenancy has to be registered in the first place. If your landlord never filed the Ejari, there's nothing to download — and that's a separate problem you need to fix before anything else moves forward.
What if you don't have the Ejari number?
Search by property. In Dubai REST, use "Verify Contract" and enter the Makani number or the property details. If your Emirates ID matches the tenant on file, the system pulls it up.
Still stuck? Any Ejari-registered typing centre can reprint a copy. Bring your original Emirates ID and either the contract number or the DEWA premise number. Fee is usually AED 20-50 depending on the centre. Full list of approved centres is on the Dubai Land Department site [1].
If the contract is under your company name, the person collecting needs a signed authorisation letter plus their own Emirates ID.
When your landlord hasn't registered the Ejari
This is where most people get stuck. Under Law No. 26 of 2007 regulating the relationship between landlords and tenants in Dubai (as amended by Law No. 33 of 2008), Ejari registration is mandatory, and it's the landlord's obligation in most standard leases — though tenants often end up doing it themselves to avoid delays [2].
If your landlord refuses, you can register the Ejari yourself. You'll need the signed tenancy contract, the title deed copy (ask the landlord — they must provide it), passport copies, Emirates ID, and a DEWA bill or premise number. Registration fee is AED 220 through a typing centre, or roughly AED 155 online via Dubai REST.
No Ejari copy means no DEWA connection, no visa sponsorship for your spouse, no parking permit, and no case at the Rental Disputes Centre if things go sideways. Honestly, don't let it slide.
Using your Ejari copy — what it's actually for
Anywhere in Dubai that needs proof of address or proof of tenancy will ask for the Ejari copy. Common uses:
- DEWA activation and account transfers
- Family visa sponsorship applications at GDRFA
- School enrolment and salik/nol account registration
- Bank account opening and loan applications
- Rental dispute filings at the Rental Disputes Settlement Centre
- Trade licence applications where the office is your leased premises
The QR code on the certificate is what verifiers scan. A screenshot works for informal checks, but for official submissions always use the fresh PDF with the current date stamp — some authorities reject copies older than 30 days.
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Sources
[1] Dubai Land Department, Ejari Services — https://dubailand.gov.ae/en/eservices/ejari/
[2] Law No. 26 of 2007 Regulating the Relationship between Landlords and Tenants in the Emirate of Dubai, as amended by Law No. 33 of 2008.
Citations
- [1] Dubai Land Department, Ejari Services — https://dubailand.gov.ae/en/eservices/ejari/ ⚠
- [2] Law No. 26 of 2007 Regulating the Relationship between Landlords and Tenants in the Emirate of Dubai, as amended by Law No. 33 of 2008. ⚠
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More questions readers asked
Sub-questions our research cluster pulls together — each links to its full Tier-B/C answer.
+−Do I have to register my Dubai tenancy contract with Ejari?
Yes, Dubai Law No. 26 of 2007 requires all tenancy contracts to be registered with Ejari at the Dubai Land Department. Registration is mandatory for
+−How much can my Dubai landlord raise the rent?
Dubai landlords can only raise rent if you're below market value, capped at 0–20% on a sliding scale per the RERA index. 90 days' written notice required.
+−Is my Sharjah landlord allowed to refuse my rent payment?
Sharjah landlords cannot refuse valid rent payments. Document all pay
This is general legal information, not legal advice. For advice tailored to your specific situation, consult a UAE-licensed lawyer.
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