Enhanced Ejari in DubaiNow: a tenancy handover checklist
Dubai Land Department has launched an enhanced Ejari journey through DubaiNow. Here is what tenants and landlords should still verify before treating the digital flow as complete.
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Dubai Land Department announced on 2 November 2026 that an enhanced Ejari service is available through the DubaiNow app. DLD says the journey can create and register tenancy contracts, issue the Ejari certificate after approval, and support renewal and cancellation through a process connecting landlords and tenants through UAE PASS.
Official DLD announcement, rechecked 3 November 2026: dubailand.gov.ae — dubai land department launches enhanced ejari service through dubainow app
What the integrated journey adds
DLD says customers can pay the DEWA security deposit in the same journey and activate electricity and water services. That reduces handoffs between related steps, but a smooth interface does not remove the need to verify the underlying tenancy details and final records.
Before approval
Tenant and landlord should compare the names and identity details, property and unit description, contract dates, annual rent, payment schedule, security deposit, notice terms and any agreed maintenance responsibilities with the signed tenancy agreement. Resolve discrepancies before approval rather than relying on a later correction.
After approval
Save the final signed contract, the issued Ejari certificate and payment receipts. Confirm the certificate details match the agreement, then verify that the DEWA deposit and activation step has completed rather than assuming one successful screen confirms every connected service.
Keep process and dispute rights separate
The announcement describes the service journey; it does not replace the tenancy agreement or determine a private dispute. Keep a dated record of approvals, receipts and supporting documents, and use the relevant official channel or qualified adviser when a legal or contractual issue remains.
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About this revision
Source-backed News based on Dubai Land Department's 2 November 2026 announcement, rechecked 3 November 2026. This is process guidance, not a DubaiNow, DLD or DEWA interface walkthrough, legal advice or confirmation that a particular tenancy is registered. AI-generated editorial concept; not a specific tenancy transaction.