The Dubai tenancy contract is bilingual by law. Here's how to download the bilingual template and why Arabic legally prevails.
Template is bilingual by DLD design
Every field, every section appears in both Arabic (UAE official language) and English (expat working language). Required by Dubai law.
Structure of the bilingual layout
- Every page: Arabic left, English right (column split)
- Field labels in both languages
- Filled data appears in the language you entered
- Signatures apply to both language versions equally
- Arabic version legally prevails in case of ambiguity
How to download
Option 1: Filled bilingual PDF
- Where: tenancycontract.com
- Time: 3 minutes
- Cost: Free
- Result: Fully bilingual, ready to print
Option 2: Blank bilingual template
- Where: Dubai REST app > Services > Ejari > Templates
- Result: Blank bilingual PDF
- Fill: Write in either language on either side
Legal precedence: Arabic prevails
Under UAE law, when a bilingual document has conflict or ambiguity, the Arabic version binds. Best practice: professionally translate any custom Additional Terms to Arabic before signing.
AI Arabic auto-fill
When you enter data in English, the AI auto-populates positions on the Arabic side. Numbers, dates, and English proper names remain in English. Common terms auto-translate.
English-only speakers
- Fine - complete process in English
- Arabic auto-populates parallel
- Ejari accepts regardless of entry language
- Recommended: have friend or professional review Arabic before signing
Arabic-only speakers
- Fine - enter data in Arabic
- English column auto-populates
- Both equally legally valid
For general download, see download template guide.