“My rent” is a close translation of the Arabic phrase “Ejari,” which gives you a decent picture of what this system is like. Ejari was established in Dubai in 2010 to regulate and support the rental industry in the city, as well as to safeguard both landlords and tenants. As a result, Ejari registration is mandatory.
Yes, the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) need the Ejari certificate to open an account. This means that if you don’t have an Ejari certificate when you move in, you can be without electricity and water. Before granting access cards, A/C connections, and/or movement permissions, many building and community management businesses will require an Ejari certificate. If the rental agreement has not been registered with Ejari, local courts will not hear the case.
The official Dubai Land Department app, Dubai REST, is available for Android in the Google Play Store and iOS in the iTunes Store. One of the major advantages it offers is the Ejari online Dubai service. You’ll need your Emirates ID to sign up for the service, and the app will walk you through the document upload procedure. You will be requested to pay an Ejari fee of around AED 175 (roughly). The service is new, so the owner will have to authorize the request through the app as well. As a result, you’ll require a tech-savvy owner. It is reported that approval can take up to two days. If anyone attempts to utilize the app and are unable to complete the procedure for any reason, be sure to cancel the process in the app before attempting it again. This will save you time, as the staff otherwise would have to do it for you.
Ejari is now being prosecuted by five government offices in Dubai. There is no need to make an appointment; simply come up with the proper documentation and you will be issued a ticket. Depending on the time of day, waiting times range from 5 minutes to 45 minutes. It will take roughly 10 minutes to finish the procedure after your ticket has been viewed.
