At Hashmi Business Consultant, we draft tenancy contracts that are fully compliant with RERA regulations and clear Ejari registration on the very first submission — guaranteed. A poorly drafted or non-standard contract is the single most common cause of Ejari rejection in Dubai, and that rejection costs you time, money, and leverage at precisely the wrong moment. Whether you are a landlord, tenant, or business operator, HBC eliminates that risk by producing contracts built to RERA's exact requirements from the outset. We cover residential leases, commercial leases, virtual office agreements, and DTCM-compliant short-term rental contracts — all bilingual, all legally sound, all Ejari-ready.

Why Contract Drafting Matters for Ejari

Dubai's Ejari system does not accept just any signed agreement between two parties. RERA enforces strict requirements on the format, language, and content of every tenancy contract submitted for registration — and submissions that fall short are rejected outright, with no exceptions:

• Non-standard or incomplete formats are rejected at the first review. RERA's processing centres flag contracts that deviate from the approved template structure before a human even reads the terms.
• Bilingual text is a legal requirement, not a courtesy. Dubai law mandates that all tenancy contracts be produced in both Arabic and English. A contract drafted in English only — or with an inaccurate Arabic translation — will not pass RERA registration.
• Missing mandatory clauses result in automatic rejection. Contracts that omit proper notice periods (minimum 90 days for non-renewal), defined maintenance responsibilities, security deposit terms, or RERA-compliant rent increase provisions are returned to the applicant as incomplete.
• HBC-drafted contracts pass RERA first time — guaranteed. Our drafting team applies RERA Law No. 26 of 2007 and the current RERA Form requirements to every contract we produce, ensuring zero grounds for rejection before you proceed to registration.

What We Draft

HBC drafts every category of tenancy agreement recognised under Dubai and UAE tenancy law:

• Residential leases — apartments, villas, townhouses, studio rooms, and shared accommodation across all Dubai areas, including freehold zones and master-community developments.
• Commercial leases — offices, retail units, warehouses, showrooms, restaurants, food and beverage outlets, and mixed-use commercial spaces, including free zone and onshore commercial properties.
• Virtual office agreements — correctly formatted to RERA's requirements for virtual address arrangements used to obtain or renew trade licences with DED and free zone authorities.
• Short-term and holiday home contracts — DTCM-compliant rental agreements for operators registered (or seeking registration) under Dubai Tourism's holiday home permit programme, covering Airbnb-style and direct-booking short-term rentals.

How It Works — 5 Steps

Getting your RERA-compliant contract drafted by HBC is straightforward. Most residential contracts are completed the same business day.

1. Brief HBC on your rental terms. Provide the names and IDs of both parties, the property details, agreed rent, lease duration, payment schedule, and any key special conditions you need included.
2. HBC drafts the contract. Our team produces the full bilingual Arabic and English agreement in strict accordance with RERA standards and the mandatory clause framework under Law No. 26 of 2007.
3. Both parties review and request amendments. We send the draft to you for review. Any revisions — to terms, conditions, or ancillary clauses — are incorporated before the document is finalised.
4. HBC confirms mandatory RERA compliance. Before the contract is presented for signing, we conduct a final compliance check to confirm every mandatory clause is present, correctly worded, and consistent with current RERA requirements.
5. Proceed directly to Ejari registration. Once signed, your HBC-drafted contract is Ejari-ready. We can proceed to register it on the same day if you choose to bundle drafting and registration together.

What's Included in Every Contract

Every tenancy contract drafted by HBC includes the full set of components required under Dubai law and RERA registration requirements:

• Full bilingual text (Arabic + English) as mandated by Dubai tenancy law — both languages carry equal legal weight
• All RERA mandatory clauses in compliance with Law No. 26 of 2007 and the current RERA standard form requirements
• Security deposit terms and receipt acknowledgment — amount, conditions for deduction, and return timeline
• Maintenance responsibilities — clearly delineated between landlord and tenant in line with RERA guidelines
• Proper notice periods — minimum 90 days' written notice for non-renewal and lease termination, as required by RERA
• Rent payment schedule and rent increase provisions — structured in compliance with RERA's rent increase calculator rules and the Dubai Real Estate Regulatory Agency's permissible increase thresholds
• Dispute resolution clause — explicitly referencing the Dubai Rental Dispute Settlement Centre (RDSC) as the competent authority for tenancy disputes

Fees

HBC's contract drafting service is priced based on the type and complexity of the lease:

• Residential contracts — contact HBC for current pricing; standard apartments and villas are priced at a fixed flat rate
• Commercial contracts — individually quoted based on the complexity of the lease terms, the nature of the premises, and any special conditions required
• Bundle discount — book tenancy contract drafting together with Ejari registration and receive a reduced combined fee; this is the most cost-efficient option for landlords and tenants completing a new tenancy from scratch
• Amendment drafting — addenda and mid-term lease amendments quoted separately on request

Contact HBC at +971 50 380 7565 or support@hashmibusinessconsultant.com for a current quote specific to your property type and requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I use a tenancy contract template I found online? A: You can attempt to — but the vast majority of templates available online omit one or more RERA-mandatory clauses, are not correctly bilingual, or use outdated formatting that no longer aligns with the current Ejari system. The result is rejection at the point of registration. HBC-drafted contracts are verified against current RERA requirements before signing and are guaranteed to pass Ejari registration on the first submission.

Q: Does the tenancy contract have to be in Arabic? A: Yes. Dubai law requires tenancy contracts to be bilingual — produced in both Arabic and English — as a condition of validity. RERA's Ejari system will not register a contract submitted in English only. Both language versions carry equal legal standing; in the event of a dispute before the Rental Dispute Settlement Centre, the Arabic text is the primary reference.

Q: What clauses are mandatory under RERA? A: Under RERA Law No. 26 of 2007 and the current RERA standard form, the following are mandatory: the rent amount stated in both words and figures; the agreed method and schedule of payment; the security deposit amount and the conditions under which deductions may be made; defined maintenance obligations for both landlord and tenant; a minimum 90-day written notice period for non-renewal or early termination; and rent increase terms consistent with RERA's official rent increase calculator and the permitted percentage thresholds for the applicable area and property type.

Q: Who pays for contract drafting — landlord or tenant? A: Responsibility for drafting costs is a matter of commercial negotiation between the parties. In most Dubai tenancies, the landlord commissions the contract as the initiating party. However, tenants who want confidence in the contract's compliance before signing often commission HBC directly. HBC will invoice whichever party is agreed upon; simply advise us at the time of instruction.

Q: How long does it take to draft a tenancy contract? A: Standard residential contracts — apartments, villas, and rooms — are typically completed within the same business day, provided all required information (party details, property information, agreed terms) is supplied to HBC at the time of instruction. Complex commercial leases involving multi-floor premises, special-use conditions, fit-out obligations, or free zone requirements are completed within 1–2 business days.

Q: Can HBC draft the contract and send it to the landlord to sign separately? A: Yes — this is a common arrangement. HBC regularly drafts contracts on behalf of tenants and then coordinates with the landlord (or the landlord's agent) for review, amendment discussion, and signature collection remotely. Once all parties have signed, the contract is immediately ready for Ejari registration. We can manage the entire workflow on your behalf.

Q: What are the rules for short-term rental contracts? A: Short-term rentals with a duration of less than one year fall outside the standard Ejari residential tenancy framework and are governed by Dubai Tourism's (DTCM) holiday home regulations. Operators must hold a valid DTCM holiday home permit, and rental agreements must comply with DTCM's prescribed terms. HBC drafts DTCM-compliant short-term rental agreements and can assist with holiday home permit registration, renewal, and the associated DTCM platform submission if required.

Draft Your RERA-Compliant Contract Today

Do not risk an Ejari rejection from a contract that was never built to RERA's standards. HBC guarantees first-time approval on every contract we draft — residential, commercial, virtual office, or short-term rental.

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