Ejari renewal is mandatory whenever your tenancy contract renews. Online renewal via the Dubai REST app takes 15-30 minutes and costs AED 220. Here's the complete process with fee breakdown.
The Ejari renewal fee in 2026
- Ejari registration fee: AED 195
- Knowledge & innovation fee: AED 25
- **Total: AED 220**
- Paid via card directly in the Dubai REST app
- No additional government fees
Typing centres charge AED 220 + an additional AED 100-150 service fee (so AED 320-370 total) — but the official Dubai REST app is free of typing-centre markup.
When you must renew Ejari
- Every time your tenancy contract renews (typically annually)
- Within 30 days of the new contract start date
- When any contract details change (rent, parties, terms)
- Required for continuous DEWA, visa renewal, school enrolment
Documents required for online Ejari renewal
- New signed DLD Unified Tenancy Contract v1.4 (free to generate at tenancycontract.com)
- Tenant's Emirates ID (front and back)
- Landlord's Emirates ID or passport
- Title deed copy
- Previous Ejari certificate (for renewals)
- Recent DEWA bill (for the Premises Number cross-check)
Step-by-step online renewal process
1
Generate the new tenancy contract
Free at tenancycontract.com — 3 minutes. The AI auto-fills the new DLD contract from your existing documents.
2
Both parties sign the new contract
Wet-ink signatures on every page of two printed copies. Each party keeps one original.
3
Open Dubai REST app
Available on iOS and Android. If you don't have it, download from your app store. Sign in with Emirates ID + UAE Pass or mobile number.
4
Navigate to Ejari
Services tab → Ejari → Renew Ejari Contract.
5
Upload all documents
Scan or photograph each document. The app accepts PDF and image formats. Be sure the photos are clear and all four corners visible.
6
Confirm contract details
Review the data extracted from your uploads. Confirm property details, rental terms, and contract dates.
7
Pay AED 220
Card payment in the app. Visa, MasterCard, AmEx accepted. Receipt issued automatically.
8
Receive renewed Ejari certificate
Issued digitally within 15-30 minutes. Available immediately in the app — download PDF and save.
What happens if you miss the 30-day deadline
- Ejari certificate from the previous period expires
- DEWA may suspend account or treat new contract as unverified
- Residence visa renewals may be delayed
- Late renewal still possible (no late fee) but with visa/utility complications
- Best practice: renew Ejari within the same week as signing the new contract
Online vs typing centre — why online wins
- Cost: AED 220 (online) vs AED 320-370 (typing centre with service fee)
- Time: 15-30 minutes (online) vs 1-2 hours (typing centre + queue)
- Availability: 24/7 (online) vs business hours only
- No travel: do it from your phone or laptop
- Same certificate issued by RERA — no difference in validity
For first-time Ejari registration (not renewal), see our complete Ejari registration guide.