DubaiNow Ejari Registration 2026: How to Register, Renew or Cancel Your Tenancy Contract
Dubai Land Department has upgraded the Ejari process so eligible landlords and tenants can create, register, renew or terminate a tenancy contract through a single digital journey inside the DubaiNow application.
The enhanced service, announced on 2 November 2026, connects both parties through UAE PASS for electronic signing. Once a new tenancy contract is approved, the Ejari certificate can be issued immediately, and the tenant can continue directly to the DEWA payment stage without leaving the digital journey.
For tenants, the change reduces the number of separate steps involved in setting up a Dubai rental. For individual landlords who manage their own properties, it also provides a direct digital route for initiating and managing tenancy contracts without relying on a physical Real Estate Trustee Centre for every standard transaction.
However, DubaiNow is not a universal replacement for every Ejari channel. Dubai Land Department states that the DubaiNow service is designed for eligible individuals, requires a valid Emirates ID and uses UAE PASS for electronic signatures. Company-managed properties and more complex cases may still need to use the Ejari system, Dubai REST, a property management company or a Real Estate Trustee Centre.
DubaiNow Ejari 2026 — Quick Facts
Services: Register, renew and terminate tenancy contracts
Authentication: UAE PASS electronic signatures
Required document: Valid Emirates ID
Registration / renewal fee: AED 177.75 through DubaiNow
Digital cancellation: Free through the app/system
Trustee cancellation: AED 40 + VAT service-partner fee
DEWA integration: Security deposit can be paid within the same digital journey
DLD service time: Instant for the DubaiNow process
What Changed With the New DubaiNow Ejari Service?
Ejari itself is not new. Dubai has long required qualifying tenancy contracts to be registered within the regulatory system.
What changed in November 2026 is the customer journey.
Dubai Land Department has brought the main tenancy lifecycle into DubaiNow so that the owner can initiate the contract, the tenant can review and electronically sign it, fees can be paid digitally and the resulting Ejari registration can be completed without moving between multiple processes.
Renewals and cancellations are also part of the same service environment.
| Ejari Task | DubaiNow Process |
|---|---|
| New tenancy | Owner creates and signs → tenant reviews, signs and pays → contract registered |
| Renewal | Owner selects existing contract and renewal → tenant approves, signs and pays |
| Cancellation | Owner submits cancellation → tenant reviews and approves or declines |
| DEWA setup | Tenant proceeds to DEWA fees/security deposit where applicable |
How to Register a New Ejari Through DubaiNow
For an eligible individual landlord and tenant, the official process begins with the property owner.
Step 1 — Landlord: Open DubaiNow and access the Ejari service using UAE PASS.
Step 2 — Landlord: Select New Contract, enter the required tenancy information and review the contract details.
Step 3 — Landlord: Electronically sign the contract and submit it to the tenant.
Step 4 — Tenant: Open the contract request, review the terms carefully and accept it if everything is correct.
Step 5 — Tenant: Sign electronically using UAE PASS.
Step 6 — Tenant: Pay the applicable Ejari service fee.
Step 7 — DEWA: After the tenancy stage is completed, proceed to the DEWA payment step where applicable.
Dubai Land Department states that the Ejari certificate is issued immediately after contract approval under the enhanced service.
How Much Does DubaiNow Ejari Registration Cost?
The official DubaiNow registration or renewal total is AED 177.75.
| DubaiNow Ejari Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tenancy contract registration | AED 100.00 |
| Service fee | AED 55.00 |
| Knowledge fee | AED 10.00 |
| Innovation fee | AED 10.00 |
| 5% VAT on service fee | AED 2.75 |
| Total | AED 177.75 |
This should not be confused with the cost of using a Real Estate Trustee Centre. DLD currently lists the trustee-centre registration/renewal total at approximately AED 220 because an additional service-partner charge applies.
How to Renew Ejari Through DubaiNow
The renewal flow uses the same landlord-to-tenant digital approval model.
Landlord: Log in to DubaiNow using UAE PASS and open the Ejari service.
Landlord: Select Renew Contract, complete or update the required lease information, electronically sign and submit.
Tenant: Review the new rent, lease period and other contract details before accepting.
Tenant: Sign the renewal using UAE PASS.
Tenant: Pay the service fees to complete the digital renewal.
Tenants should not treat the presence of a new rent figure inside a renewal request as proof that any increase is automatically permitted. Rent-increase rules remain separate from Ejari registration mechanics.
Before approving an increased renewal amount, landlords and tenants can review the Dubai Smart Rental Index 2026 and confirm whether the proposed increase aligns with the applicable rental-index framework.
How to Cancel an Ejari Through DubaiNow
DubaiNow also supports tenancy-contract termination.
Under the official DubaiNow process, the property owner starts the request.
Step 1: The owner logs into the Property Wallet and chooses the relevant property.
Step 2: Select Cancel Tenancy Contract.
Step 3: Complete the required information and submit the termination request to the tenant.
Step 4: The tenant logs in and reviews the request.
Step 5: The tenant approves or declines the request.
Step 6: The landlord receives notification of the tenant’s decision.
Cancellation through the app or Ejari system is currently free of charge. If cancellation is handled through a Real Estate Service Trustee Centre, DLD lists a service-partner charge of AED 40 plus VAT.
DEWA Security Deposit Is Now Part of the Same Digital Journey
One of the most useful parts of the enhanced service is the connection between Ejari registration and utility setup.
Dubai Land Department confirms that customers can pay the required DEWA security deposit from within the enhanced DubaiNow journey after the tenancy contract reaches the relevant approval stage.
DEWA currently lists the refundable residential security deposits as:
| Residential Property | Refundable DEWA Deposit |
|---|---|
| Apartment / Flat | AED 2,000 |
| Villa | AED 4,000 |
Applicable DEWA activation fees are separate from the refundable security deposit. DEWA’s current residential move-in information lists a standard small-meter activation total of AED 155 and says electricity and water are connected within 15 working hours after the required process and payments are completed.
That is important because some unofficial guides still claim utility activation normally occurs within two to four hours. Buyers and tenants should use DEWA’s official service timeline rather than assuming a faster connection.
DubaiNow vs Real Estate Trustee Centre
| Feature | DubaiNow | Trustee Centre |
|---|---|---|
| Registration / renewal | Digital | In-person service |
| Signing | UAE PASS | Documents handled through trustee procedure |
| Registration / renewal fee | AED 177.75 | Approx. AED 220 |
| Cancellation | Free | AED 40 + VAT service fee |
| DLD processing time | Instant | Approx. 25 minutes excluding waiting time |
| DEWA journey | Integrated next step | Can be completed separately after Ejari |
Who Can Use the DubaiNow Ejari Service?
The official DubaiNow service has eligibility requirements that are easy to overlook.
Dubai Land Department states that users need a valid Emirates ID. For registration through mobile applications, the tenant and landlord must be individuals, and the owner’s DLD information should be up to date.
The DubaiNow route is therefore particularly suited to an individual property owner directly managing their own apartment or villa and an individual tenant able to authenticate through UAE PASS.
Properties managed through licensed property-management companies, corporate landlords, representatives acting under powers of attorney and other non-standard arrangements have alternative Ejari channels available through DLD.
Common Reasons to Check Before You Start
Rather than assuming every failed digital request is an app error, check the basic eligibility and contract information first.
UAE PASS: Both parties need the appropriate UAE PASS access for electronic signing.
Emirates ID: DubaiNow requires a valid Emirates ID for the service.
Owner data: DLD states that the owner’s information should be up to date for mobile-app registration.
Previous tenancy: If an earlier tenancy still requires termination in the Ejari system, complete the appropriate cancellation procedure before attempting to replace it.
Company-managed property: Use the appropriate DLD/Ejari channel if the property or landlord does not qualify for the individual DubaiNow flow.
The official public instructions do not support treating every signature loop, property-data mismatch or failed request as having one fixed solution. If DubaiNow does not complete the transaction, users should verify their eligibility and property data through DLD rather than relying on unofficial troubleshooting shortcuts.
Why Ejari Matters Beyond the Certificate
Ejari is more than an administrative receipt. Registration creates an official tenancy record within Dubai’s real estate system and can be relevant to utility activation, tenancy renewals and disputes between landlords and tenants.
Its importance is growing as Dubai’s rental market expands. Aurantius’ Dubai Rental Market 2026 report showed 298,984 registered tenancy contracts in freehold areas during the first nine months of the year, up 6.8% from the comparable 2025 period.
At the same time, additional housing supply is improving tenant choice in several communities. The Dubai Rental Market 2026 rent analysis shows why landlords and tenants should distinguish registered tenancy activity from asking-rent movements when negotiating renewals.
What the Digital Change Means for Landlords
For an individual landlord managing their own property, DubaiNow can reduce administrative friction at three points: signing a new tenant, renewing an existing tenant and terminating the tenancy when the lease ends.
That may become increasingly useful as Dubai’s ready-property market grows. Completed apartments provide immediate leasing potential, and October 2026 alone recorded AED 5.28 billion of ready apartment sales.
Buyers entering the secondary market can review the Dubai Ready Apartment Sales October 2026 report for a community-level view of where completed apartment transactions are currently concentrated.
What the Change Means for Tenants
The main advantage for tenants is visibility and continuity within one digital workflow.
The tenant can receive the landlord’s proposed contract, review the agreed rent and dates, electronically sign, pay the Ejari fee and then continue toward DEWA setup.
The important practical rule is to review every contract field before signing. DubaiNow makes execution faster, but it does not remove the need to confirm the annual rent, lease dates, payment structure and any agreed contractual terms.
Tenants comparing rent levels in major investment communities can also review Aurantius’ Dubai Marina vs Downtown Dubai 2026 rental comparison for current rent and yield context.
FAQ: DubaiNow Ejari Registration 2026
Question: Can I register Ejari through DubaiNow?
Answer: Yes. Dubai Land Department’s enhanced DubaiNow service allows eligible landlords and tenants to create and register a tenancy contract through a digital process using UAE PASS.
Question: How much does DubaiNow Ejari cost?
Answer: DLD currently lists a total registration or renewal fee of AED 177.75 through DubaiNow.
Question: Can I renew Ejari through DubaiNow?
Answer: Yes. The owner selects Renew Contract, signs and submits it to the tenant. The tenant reviews the terms, signs electronically through UAE PASS and pays the service fee.
Question: Can Ejari be cancelled through DubaiNow?
Answer: Yes. The landlord can initiate a cancellation request through the Property Wallet and the tenant can approve or decline the request digitally.
Question: Is Ejari cancellation free?
Answer: Cancellation through the app or Ejari system is currently free. A Real Estate Trustee Centre charges an AED 40 service-partner fee plus VAT.
Question: Do I need UAE PASS?
Answer: Yes. UAE PASS is used for electronic signing in the DubaiNow Ejari process, and the service requires a valid Emirates ID.
Question: Can I pay my DEWA deposit in DubaiNow after Ejari registration?
Answer: Yes. DLD says the enhanced journey allows customers to pay the DEWA security deposit directly within the same digital process. DEWA currently lists refundable residential deposits of AED 2,000 for apartments and AED 4,000 for villas.
Question: How quickly is the Ejari certificate issued?
Answer: DLD describes the DubaiNow tenancy service as instant and says the Ejari certificate is issued immediately after the contract is approved.
Conclusion: DubaiNow Makes Ejari Simpler, but Contract Checks Still Matter
Dubai Land Department’s November 2026 Ejari upgrade removes several administrative steps from a standard rental transaction.
An eligible individual landlord can initiate a new or renewed tenancy agreement through DubaiNow, both parties can sign electronically using UAE PASS, the tenant can complete the AED 177.75 Ejari payment digitally and the certificate can be issued immediately after approval.
The new DEWA integration is particularly practical because a tenant can continue into the utility-payment stage without starting an entirely separate process. Digital Ejari cancellation is also free through the app or system.
But faster registration should not encourage faster decision-making on the actual lease terms.
Tenants should still verify the rent, lease dates and agreed terms before signing. Landlords should confirm that any renewal increase follows the applicable rental rules. Both parties should also make sure that their Emirates ID, UAE PASS and DLD property information meet the requirements for the digital service.
Tenant and landlord takeaway: Use DubaiNow when the landlord and tenant qualify for the individual digital flow. Registration and renewal currently cost AED 177.75, cancellation through the app/system is free, and DEWA security-deposit payment can follow within the same journey. If the property is company-managed, the parties do not meet the mobile-app eligibility requirements, or the tenancy has a more complex legal structure, use the appropriate DLD Ejari, Dubai REST or Trustee Centre channel instead.
