Before generating a Dubai tenancy contract, you need a specific set of documents. Have them ready before you start, and the contract takes 3 minutes; without them, you'll bounce between the title-deed registry and the DEWA portal trying to fill blanks. Here's the full list — what's mandatory, what's optional, and what to do if a document is missing.
Mandatory Documents (Both Parties)
- Property Title Deed — original or clear scan
- Landlord's Emirates ID (or passport for non-residents)
- Tenant's Emirates ID (or passport for non-residents)
- DEWA Bill — any recent one for the unit (gives you the Premises No.)
Document-by-Document: What It's For
1. Title Deed
The title deed is the source of truth for property details. From it, the contract draws:
- Owner Name (must match exactly)
- Property Number / Unit Number
- Plot Number
- Building Name
- Property Size (sq ft)
- Property Type (apartment / villa / commercial)
- Property Usage (residential / commercial)
Without a title deed, no contract can be generated. If lost, the owner can request a duplicate from the Dubai Land Department for AED 250.
2. Landlord's Emirates ID
Identifies the landlord legally. Required by Ejari and used to generate the contract's Section 1 (Landlord). For UAE residents, the Emirates ID is mandatory. For non-resident owners (e.g. overseas investors renting out their unit), the passport is used and a power of attorney to a local representative is typically required.
3. Tenant's Emirates ID
For UAE residents, the Emirates ID is required. For tourists or new arrivals without a residence visa, the passport with entry stamp works for contract generation, but Ejari registration cannot proceed until the residence visa is issued.
4. DEWA Bill
The DEWA bill provides the Premises Number — a field on the contract that's required for Ejari and impossible to look up any other way. The bill also confirms the unit is connected to DEWA, which Ejari uses to verify the property exists.
Optional but Recommended Documents
- Salary certificate (tenant) — landlords often request to confirm rent affordability
- Bank statement (last 3 months) — alternative or supplement to salary certificate
- Marriage certificate (attested) — needed if adding spouse for visa sponsorship
- Power of attorney — needed if landlord/tenant signing through a representative
- Previous Ejari certificate — needed for renewal
What to Do If a Document Is Missing
- Title deed lost: DLD duplicate, AED 250, ~5 working days
- DEWA bill: download from DEWA app or website with the account number
- Emirates ID expired: renew via ICA app before signing — using an expired ID may cause Ejari rejection
- Tenant has no UAE visa yet: contract can be signed using passport, but Ejari waits for visa issuance
Document Quality Tips
- High-resolution scans or photos in good light — avoid glare and blur
- All four corners of the document visible (especially Emirates ID)
- PDF preferred over JPG when possible
- Bilingual fields (Arabic + Latin) both legible
- No fingers covering text in phone photos
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