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Ejari Renewal and Cancellation in Dubai

Ejari is tied to your tenancy, so it needs renewing whenever the lease is renewed and cancelling when you move out. Both steps matter — an out-of-date Ejari can hold up your visa, DEWA and any rental-dispute process.

Renewing your Ejari

When your lease renews, renew the Ejari to match — it must be renewed at each lease renewal, even if the rent and terms are unchanged. You’ll need the renewed tenancy contract, the previous Ejari certificate and a recent DEWA bill. The route is the same as a first registration: Dubai REST online, or a trustee centre in person.

See how registration works.

Keeping your tenancy details current

If your tenancy changes during its term — for example the contract is amended or extended — it is worth making sure your Ejari reflects the current agreement, so the registered record matches the lease you are actually relying on.

Cancelling your Ejari

When a tenancy ends and you vacate, the Ejari should be cancelled so a fresh tenancy can be registered for the next occupant. Cancellation needs the landlord’s cooperation — typically a noobjection step — so coordinate it as you hand back the property. It matters for you too: a lingering Ejari in your name can complicate registering at your next address.

Moving within Dubai

If you move to another property in Dubai, you cancel the Ejari at the old address and register a new one at the new address.

Common questions

Do I have to renew if nothing changed?
Yes — the Ejari must be renewed at each lease renewal regardless.

Can I cancel without the landlord?
Generally no — cancellation needs the landlord’s cooperation or no-objection.