Question 1

What is a Dubai tenancy contract?

Accepted Answer

A Dubai tenancy contract is the official rental agreement between a landlord and tenant, registered under the Dubai Land Department (DLD). The Unified Tenancy Contract format is mandated by RERA (Real Estate Regulatory Agency) and is required for Ejari registration in Dubai.

Question 2

What is the DLD Unified Tenancy Contract?

Accepted Answer

The DLD Unified Tenancy Contract (version 1.4) is the standardised rental agreement form issued by the Dubai Land Department. It is the only officially recognised tenancy contract format in Dubai and is required for all residential and commercial rentals.

Question 3

Is this contract RERA and DLD compliant?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We use the exact official Dubai Land Department Unified Tenancy Contract template (v1.4), fully compliant with RERA regulations, Dubai Law No. 26 of 2007 (Regulating the Relationship Between Landlords and Tenants), and all 2025 UAE rental regulations.

Question 4

Is this tenancy contract valid for Ejari registration?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The contract generated by tenancycontract.com uses the official DLD Unified Tenancy Contract format — the exact RERA-approved template accepted for Ejari registration at all RERA typing centres and online via the Dubai REST app.

Question 5

Can I use this contract for villas, apartments and commercial properties?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The DLD Unified Tenancy Contract covers Residential (apartments, villas, townhouses) and Commercial properties. Simply select the correct property usage when filling in the form.

Question 6

How do I generate a tenancy contract in Dubai?

Accepted Answer

It takes under 3 minutes: (1) Upload your title deed and Emirates ID — our AI automatically extracts the details. (2) Review and confirm the pre-filled information. (3) Download your official RERA-compliant PDF contract instantly.

Question 7

What documents do I need to generate a tenancy contract?

Accepted Answer

You need: the property Title Deed, the landlord's Emirates ID or passport, the tenant's Emirates ID or passport, and the agreed rental terms (rent amount, duration, payment method). Our AI can extract details automatically from uploaded documents.

Question 8

How long does it take to generate the contract?

Accepted Answer

Under 3 minutes from start to finish. Upload your documents, let AI fill the form, review the details, and download your PDF immediately.

Question 9

Can landlords, tenants and real estate agents all use this?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Our platform is used by individual landlords, tenants, property managers, and real estate agents across Dubai and all 7 Emirates of the UAE.

Question 10

Do I need to install any software or app?

Accepted Answer

No. tenancycontract.com is a web-based platform that works on any device — phone, tablet or desktop. No download or installation required.

Question 11

How much does a tenancy contract cost at tenancycontract.com?

Accepted Answer

Only AED 35 per contract. Traditional typing centres in Dubai charge AED 150–300 for the same document. You save money and time — no need to visit a physical location.

Question 12

What payment methods are accepted?

Accepted Answer

We accept all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard) through our secure payment gateway.

Question 13

Is there a subscription option?

Accepted Answer

Yes. For landlords and agents who generate multiple contracts, we offer a monthly subscription at AED 149/month with unlimited contract generation.

Question 14

What is Ejari and do I need it?

Accepted Answer

Ejari (meaning 'my rent' in Arabic) is the official tenancy contract registration system managed by RERA in Dubai. All tenancy contracts in Dubai must be registered on Ejari. It is required for DEWA connections, residency visa renewals, and legal dispute resolution.

Question 15

What are the landlord's obligations under Dubai rental law?

Accepted Answer

Under Dubai Law No. 26 of 2007, landlords must: maintain the property in good condition, register the tenancy contract on Ejari, give 90 days' written notice before eviction, and only increase rent in line with the RERA Rent Index.

Question 16

How is rent increase calculated in Dubai?

Accepted Answer

Rent increases in Dubai are regulated by RERA. The maximum increase allowed is determined by the RERA Rent Calculator, which compares the current rent to the market average for the area. Landlords must give 90 days' written notice before any rent increase.

Question 17

What is the security deposit limit in Dubai?

Accepted Answer

For residential properties, the security deposit is typically 5% of the annual rent. For furnished properties, it can be up to 10%. The landlord must return the deposit within 30 days of the tenancy end date, minus any deductions for damages.

Question 18

Can a landlord evict a tenant before the contract ends?

Accepted Answer

In Dubai, a landlord can only evict a tenant before the contract ends for specific legal reasons, such as non-payment of rent, causing damage to the property, or using the property for illegal purposes. The landlord must give 30 days' written notice in most cases.

Question 19

Is my data safe?

Accepted Answer

Yes. All documents uploaded to tenancycontract.com are processed securely and are not stored permanently on our servers. We use industry-standard encryption (HTTPS/TLS) for all data transmission.

Question 20

Are my uploaded documents stored?

Accepted Answer

Documents uploaded for AI extraction are processed and immediately discarded. We do not retain copies of your Emirates ID, passport, or title deed after the contract is generated.

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