Where can I see a sample Dubai tenancy contract?

Above is a complete sample for a Dubai Marina 1BR apartment with realistic 2026 numbers and every field filled. The blank DLD template is available on the Dubai REST app, but seeing a filled example makes it much easier to understand each field.

What's a normal annual rent for a Dubai Marina 1BR in 2026?

Approximately AED 85,000–110,000 for unfurnished, AED 100,000–130,000 for furnished. Exact rates vary by tower, view, and floor. Check the RERA Rent Index for your specific building.

How is the security deposit calculated in the sample contract?

AED 4,750 = 5% of AED 95,000 annual rent (because the unit is unfurnished). For furnished it would be 10% = AED 9,500.

Why are there 4 cheques in the sample?

Quarterly cheques (every 3 months) is the most common payment arrangement in Dubai. Other options: 1 cheque (often earns 5–10% rent discount), 2, 6, or 12 cheques.

What if my contract details don't match the sample exactly?

Every contract is unique to its property and parties — the sample is a template, not a fixed format. The required fields are the same, but values change. Generating yours online auto-fills based on your actual title deed and IDs.

Is this sample contract legally valid?

It's a sample — not a contract you can use yourself. To get a legally valid contract, you must use the official DLD Unified Tenancy Contract template, filled with your own property and party details. Generate yours free at tenancycontract.com.

Tenancy Contract Sample for Dubai Apartments (Filled Example, 2026)

It's easier to fill a Dubai tenancy contract when you've seen a real one filled in. This walkthrough shows the DLD Unified Tenancy Contract for a sample 1-bedroom apartment in Dubai Marina, with realistic 2026 numbers and every field explained.

Sample Property: 1BR Apartment, Dubai Marina

Building: Marina Heights Tower 2
Unit: 1502 (15th floor, 1-bedroom, unfurnished)
Plot Number: 351-0
DEWA Premises Number: 12345678
Property Size: 850 sq ft
Property Type: Apartment
Property Usage: Residential

Sample Section 1 — Owner / Landlord

Owner Name: Mohammed Ahmed Al Falasi
Landlord Name: Mohammed Ahmed Al Falasi (same as owner)
Landlord Emirates ID: 784-1985-XXXXXXX-X
Landlord Phone: +971 50 XXX XXXX
Landlord Email: m.alfalasi@example.ae

Sample Section 2 — Tenant

Tenant Name: Sarah Jane Smith
Tenant Emirates ID: 784-1990-XXXXXXX-X
Tenant Phone: +971 55 XXX XXXX
Tenant Email: sarah.smith@example.com
Tenant Nationality: British

Sample Section 3 — Property Details

Building Name: Marina Heights Tower 2
Location: Dubai Marina
Property Number: Apt 1502
Plot Number: 351-0
DEWA Premises No.: 12345678
Property Size: 850 sq ft
Property Type: Apartment
Property Usage: Residential

Sample Section 4 — Contract Period

Contract From: 01 May 2026
Contract To: 30 April 2027
Sign Date: 25 April 2026

Sample Section 5 — Financial Terms

Annual Rent: AED 95,000
Contract Value: AED 95,000
Security Deposit: AED 4,750 (5% of AED 95,000, unfurnished)
Mode of Payment: 4 cheques
Cheque 1: AED 23,750 dated 01 May 2026
Cheque 2: AED 23,750 dated 01 Aug 2026
Cheque 3: AED 23,750 dated 01 Nov 2026
Cheque 4: AED 23,750 dated 01 Feb 2027

Sample Section 6 — Additional Terms

1. Major maintenance (AC servicing, plumbing, electrical) is the landlord's responsibility
2. Minor maintenance (under AED 500 per incident) is the tenant's responsibility
3. One reserved parking bay assigned: P-25
4. Pets allowed (one small dog or cat) with prior written consent
5. Tenant may sublet only with landlord's written consent
6. Renewal notice: 90 days written notice before contract end
7. Early termination: 60 days notice + 2 months rent penalty
8. DEWA, chiller, internet are tenant's responsibility

How This Differs from a Furnished Apartment Contract

If the same unit was furnished, two fields would change: the security deposit would be AED 9,500 (10% instead of 5%), and the Additional Terms would include an inventory list of all furniture and appliances. The total payable upfront would be roughly AED 5,000 higher.

For more on the deposit difference, see our guide to security deposit rules in Dubai.

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