Looking to download the Dubai tenancy contract template? You have two paths - blank template you fill manually, or a fully-completed PDF generated in 3 minutes. Both free, both use the same official DLD v1.4 format.
The official template
The DLD Unified Tenancy Contract v1.4 is the only rental format recognised by Ejari, RERA, the Rental Dispute Centre, DEWA, GDRFA (visa), and Dubai schools. Bilingual Arabic + English, 5-6 pages, A4, PDF only. Word documents are never accepted.
2 download options
Option 1: Filled PDF (recommended)
- Where: tenancycontract.com
- Cost: Free
- Time: 3 minutes
- How: Upload title deed + Emirates ID, AI auto-fills, download
Option 2: Blank template
- Where: Dubai REST app > Services > Ejari > Templates
- Cost: Free
- Time: 20-30 minutes to fill manually
- Risk: Higher error rate (missed fields = Ejari rejection)
PDF specifications
- Format: PDF (Word never accepted)
- Language: Bilingual Arabic + English
- Pages: 5-6
- Size: A4 (210 x 297 mm)
- File size: ~200-400 KB
- Version: v1.4 (stamped in footer)
What's inside
- Page 1: Owner + Tenant details
- Page 2: Property details + Contract period
- Page 3: Financial terms
- Page 4: Additional Terms
- Page 5: Signature blocks
- Page 6: DLD footer + v1.4 mark
Step-by-step: download and use
Why Word documents don't work
- Ejari validates exact PDF structure
- Bilingual layout requires precise field placement
- Government clauses cannot be modified in Word
- PDF preserves v1.4 version stamp
- Custom Word has no standing at Rental Dispute Centre
Can I edit after downloading?
Before signing: regenerate with corrections (unlimited free). After signing: written amendment signed by both parties + fresh Ejari registration.
For pillar overview, see Dubai tenancy contract complete guide. For creating from scratch, see create tenancy contract complete guide. For bilingual specifics, see Arabic + English template.