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Ejari Registration in Dubai
AED 177.75 online, AED 219.75 at a trustee centre. Anyone quoting AED 400-500 is adding two to three times the government fee.
The short version
- Government fee is AED 177.75 online through Dubai REST or the DLD portal, or AED 219.75 at a trustee centre.
- Anyone charging you AED 400–500 is adding a margin of two to three times the government fee. Ask for the split.
- Ejari gates four things: DEWA connection, family visa sponsorship, trade licence renewal, and rental dispute filing.
- It must be renewed annually with every lease renewal — and it needs a valid Emirates ID.
Ejari is the cheapest registration in Dubai and the one that blocks the most. It is a small annual formality right up until the moment your family visa renewal or trade licence stalls because it lapsed three weeks ago.
What it costs
| Channel | Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai REST app / DLD portal | AED 177.75 | Government fee, online |
| Real Estate Services Trustee centre | AED 219.75 | In person |
| Online platforms | AED 299 all-in | Government fee plus their handling |
| Property managers / agents | AED 400 – 500 | Government fee plus a substantial margin |
| Renewal | Same as registration | AED 177.75 online, AED 219.75 at a trustee centre |
Government fee passed through at cost — AED 177.75 or AED 219.75 depending on channel — with our handling fee stated separately. You should be able to see both figures on any quote you receive, from anyone.
What Ejari actually gates
| You need Ejari to | What happens without it |
|---|---|
| Connect DEWA | No electricity or water account in your name |
| Sponsor a family visa | Application refused — accommodation cannot be evidenced |
| Renew a trade licence | Mainland renewal blocked; market fee cannot be calculated |
| Licence a business at the address | Activity cannot be registered there |
| File a rental dispute | No standing at the Rental Disputes Centre |
Ejari expires → trade licence cannot renew → establishment card cannot renew → every employee visa transaction stops → staff drift out of status at AED 50 per day each.
Four links, and the first one is often just a landlord being slow with a renewal contract.
What you need
Document checklist
- Original signed tenancy contract
- Valid Emirates ID — front and back
- Passport copy with the residence visa page
- Security deposit receipt
- Title deed or landlord's ownership proof
- Landlord's passport or Emirates ID copy
- Previous Ejari certificate, for a renewal
- DEWA account number, where already connected
You cannot register or renew Ejari on an expired card. If yours has lapsed, deal with the Emirates ID renewal first — doing them in the wrong order costs a week.
How long it takes
| Channel | Typical turnaround |
|---|---|
| Online, complete documents | Same day – 24 hours |
| Trustee centre, in person | Same day |
| With a document issue | 2 – 5 days |
Where Ejari registrations stall
- Expired Emirates ID — the most common blocker
- Landlord will not provide title deed or ID copy, often on older or inherited properties
- Name mismatch between the tenancy contract and the Emirates ID
- Unregistered or informal tenancy — a handwritten contract is not sufficient
- Property already has an active Ejari from a previous tenant who never cancelled
- Sub-lease without landlord consent — will not register
Ejari registration questions
How much does Ejari registration cost in Dubai?
AED 177.75 through the Dubai REST app or DLD portal, or AED 219.75 at a Real Estate Services Trustee centre. Online platforms typically charge around AED 299 all-in and property managers AED 400–500, which includes their margin on top of the government fee.
Do I need Ejari for a family visa?
Yes. A registered Ejari in the sponsor's own name is required as proof of accommodation, along with a recent DEWA bill. An unregistered tenancy contract is not accepted.
How often does Ejari need renewing?
Annually, with every lease renewal, at the same fee as the original registration. A lapsed Ejari blocks family visa renewals and mainland trade licence renewals.
Can I register Ejari with an expired Emirates ID?
No. A valid Emirates ID is required, which is why an expired card is the single most common reason Ejari registrations stall. Renew the card first.
Who is responsible for registering Ejari, tenant or landlord?
Either party can file, and in practice it is usually the tenant or their agent since the tenant needs it for DEWA and visa purposes. What matters is that it is registered and current.
What if the previous tenant never cancelled their Ejari?
An active Ejari on the property will block your registration and has to be cancelled first, which usually needs the landlord's cooperation. Raise it early — it is a common cause of delay on re-let properties.
Hand it over
Send the document. We will tell you where you stand.
Government fees passed through at cost, our service fee fixed and agreed before we start, and updates on WhatsApp until the file closes.
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