Residential Tenancy Contract (Dubai): نموذج 2026

This contract applies to residential property in the Emirate of Dubai outside the DIFC. It must be registered with the Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA) through Ejari, together with any amendments (Art. 4 of Dubai Law No. 26 of 2007 as amended by Law No. 33 of 2008). Disputes are heard by the Rental Disputes Centre. The Arabic text of the law prevails over any translation.

1. Parties

Landlord / owner: [Landlord full name], [Emirates ID or passport number], [Landlord address, phone, e-mail] [, represented by Agent or property manager and RERA number].

Tenant: [Tenant full name], [Emirates ID or passport number], [Tenant phone and e-mail].

2. Property

2.1. Property: [Unit number], [Building name], [Community / area], Dubai; plot no. [Plot number]; DEWA premises no. [DEWA premises number]; size [Area] sq ft; type: [Apartment / villa], [Number] bedrooms.

2.2. Use: residential use only for the Tenant and [Number] occupants: [Occupants].

3. Term and Renewal

3.1. Term: from [Start date] to [End date].

3.2. Unless otherwise agreed, a party wishing to amend any term of the contract on renewal, including the rent, must notify the other party at least 90 days before expiry (Art. 14).

3.3. The rent may not be increased, and the terms may not be amended, during the first two years from the start of the contract unless agreed otherwise (Art. 9). Any increase on renewal is subject to the limits of Decree No. 43 of 2013 and the RERA rental index.

4. Rent and Payment