Official Ejari Charges in Dubai 2026: Complete Cost Breakdown

Understanding official Ejari charges in Dubai is essential whether you are registering a personal residential lease or securing a commercial tenancy contract for a DET mainland trade license. Registered through the Dubai Land Department (DLD) and the Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA), an Ejari contract legalizes your tenancy and serves as mandatory proof of address.

Breakdown of Government vs. Processing Fees

The total cost of Ejari registration depends on the submission channel you select:

Payment ChannelBase Government FeeService / Admin FeeTotal Cost (AED)
Dubai REST App / PortalAED 155AED 20 (Innovation/Knowledge)~AED 175
Real Estate Services Trustees (Typing Center)AED 155AED 60 + VAT~AED 220 – AED 230
Commercial Virtual Ejari RegistrationVaries by packageFull DLD Attestation includedStarting from AED 1,500

Additional Hidden Costs & Requirements

When budgeting for Ejari registration, keep these additional financial factors in mind:

  • Security Deposit: Typically 5% of annual rent for unfurnished premises (10% for furnished).

  • Dubai Municipality Housing / Market Fee: Calculated at 5% of annual rent for residential properties (collected via monthly DEWA bills) or 5% of commercial annual rent for trade licenses.

  • DEWA Connection Deposit: AED 2,000 for apartments or AED 4,000 for villas, plus connection registration fees.

If you are setting up or renewing a business license and want to avoid high commercial leases, you can secure an official DLD-registered commercial tenancy through our Virtual Ejari Service to fulfill DET registration mandates.

Frequently Asked Questions

What documents are required to register Ejari in Dubai?

You need a signed tenancy contract, title deed, tenant’s passport/Emirates ID, landlord’s passport copy, and the latest DEWA premise number/bill.

Who is responsible for paying Ejari charges?

By standard practice in Dubai, the tenant pays the Ejari registration fee unless specifically negotiated otherwise in the tenancy agreement.

Regulatory Resources

Check official property registration guidelines and RERA index tools directly on the Dubai Land Department website.