Property Management & Ejari Registrations in Dubai: Why it Matters and How We Help You Get It Right

EJARI is the Dubai Government–mandated system by which all rental agreements need to be registered through the Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA), within the Dubai Land Department (DLD). Introduced in 2010, it makes sure that tenancy agreements are standardized, law-compliant, and auditable.

Each registered lease is assigned a unique barcode and an official EJARI certificate, essential for:

• DEWA: Water & Electricity Registration and Connection
• Visa applications and renewals - including sponsorship applications for dependents and family members.
• Hiring domestic workers
• Activating telecom services (Du, Etisalat)
• Filing rental disputes at the Rental Dispute Settlement Center

For tenants it is imperative to note that the Ejari Certificate, which carries a few generally of 280/- AED should ALWAYS be issued prior to your move-in. It ensures your rights as a tenant and protects you against a myriad of problems including scams, and falsely advertized units by unlicensed agents. 

As a tenant, you should not delay in availing your Ejari certificate immediately after you have issued cheques to pay for your long term tenancy contract. 

As a trusted property management company in Dubai, LYM Real Estate guarantees that every lease under our care is fully compliant - safeguarding the rights of both landlords and tenants.

To put it bluntly, an Ejari is not optional - it is absolutely mandatory for visa renewals and applications, utility setup, filing rent disputes and for commerical license renewals as mentioned in the above section.

As property managers in dubai, LYM Real Estate ensures that no lease we manage goes unregistered. This gives peace of mind to all parties involved: the landlord, the tenant, the broker (if any) and the real estate management firm.

Required Documents to get an Ejari Certificate in Dubai are as follows:

• Emirates ID
• Passport Copy
• Signed Unified Tenancy Contract
• Title Deed
• DEWA Premise Number - which can be found generally on the main door frame of apartments, and in the Utility box for Villas.

At LYM Real Estate - we handle document collection, submission and generation of the Ejari Certificate for you. 

Dubai property management refers to the ongoing watch over a rented home or investment property by a licensed firm. At LYM Real Estate, we provide the following services:

• Marketing and tenant screening
• Lease preparation and renewals
• EJARI registration dubai and compliance
• Rent collection and arrears follow-up
• Property maintenance and inspections
• DEWA activation with EJARI and disconnection
• EJARI dispute resolution and legal advisory

As an investor or landlord, hiring a property management company in Dubai means less stress, better returns, and guaranteed legal compliance.

As a licensed supervisory real estate services provider in Dubai since 2012, LYM Real Estate brings order, efficiency, responsibility and accountability to your property investments. We aren’t just brokers - we’re your long-term real estate management in Dubai.

Partners who handle the complexities so you don’t have to.

We are More than a Brokerage and we help with:

• Landlords lease faster, manage smarter, and remain compliant
• Register EJARI for tenants, help activate DEWA and other utilities, and avoid legal missteps
• Investors increase ROI with hands-free asset oversight

Our AED 300 flat rate for EJARI registration Dubai is one of the lowest citywide—and it’s waived for clients using our full-service property management Dubai.

Any tenancy contract that has all the documents mentioned above attached to it and are signed by both the landlord and the tenant can be registered as an Ejari in Dubai utilizing the following methods. 

For LYM Real Estate clients we take away the headache, and manage the process from start to finish in a timely fashion to provide peace of mind, ultimate convenience and professionalism.

Setting up your utility connection required a valid Ejari Certificate, heres our process for managed properties - followed by the process for general Ejari Registration in Dubai:

LYM Real Estate DEWA Activation Steps:

• Step 1: After we have all pertinet documents we register the Ejari for our tenants for a fee of 300/- AED
• Step 2: After the Ejari certificate is created a unique link is sent to the tenants registered email address (found on the Ejari Certificate) to pay the deposit to activate DEWA.
• Step 3: Tenant clicks on their unique link, pays the 2,000/- AED deposit and a one-time 130/- AED activation fee.
• Voila! - Services will be connected within 24 hours of the payment.

DEWA Activation with Ejari for non-managed properties:

• Step 1: Collect documents and proceed to either the REST App or a Ejari Typing Center in Dubai
• Step 2: Submit and verify all documents.
• Step 3: Make the payment if all documents check out.
• Step 4: Once you have your Ejari please proceed to a DEWA activation center or visit www.dewa.gov.ae to register an account (you will need your premises number). For more details steps follow our guide on DEWA Activation.
• Step 5: Once your account is registered pay the 2,000/- AED deposit and a one-time 130/- AED activation fee. 
• Step 6: Services will be connected within 24 hours, you can reach out to DEWA to follow up. 

For tenants in our managed units, we take care of everything - no forms, no calls, no waiting in line.

What many tenants and landlords forget: the Ejari must be renewed whenever the lease renews. There is no auto-renewal.

at LYM Real Estate, we handle for our clients:

• Timely and Automated reminders of renewal.
• Verifying updated contracts and documents
• Re-submitting pertinent documents and agreeing change of terms (if any)
• Issuing updated EJARI certificate Dubai to both parties.

This is especially valuable for:

• Overseas landlords
• Tenants traveling during lease renewals
• Corporate tenants on long-term contracts

Real Case 1:

• Client: An occupant of Jumeirah Village Circle
• Issue: The tenant wanted to sponsor his family to come to Dubai.
• Problem: Although the lease was signed, the tenant had skipped EJARI registration. He was unable to apply for the sponsored visas for his direct family.
• Result: As the date was within 14 days of the lease start date - The tenant was advised by LYM Real Estate to register his Ejari as soon as is possible, upon doing so - his documents were verified and complete to sponsor his family.

Lesson: Ejari Certificates hold more than just legal authority and protection of your rights - it also allows you to avail the full benefits that being a resident in Dubai has to offer!

Fix: Register your Ejari if you have all the documents in place immediately!

EJARI isn’t limited to homes—it’s mandatory for commercial leases as well.

It applies to:

• Office Spaces
• Retail Shops
• Warehouses
• Restaurants
• Flexi-desks & co-working spaces

Without an Ejari, you cannot:

• Apply for a new DED license
• Renew your trade license
• Register for Dubai Economy permits

We support SMEs, startups, and corporations with both leasing and business setup—ensuring everything from tenancy contracts to trade license coordination is handled smoothly.