{
  "id": 17788439,
  "title": "Dubai tenants can now register, renew, cancel Ejari, and pay DEWA on DubaiNow app",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/dubai-tenants-can-now-register-renew-cancel-ejari-and-pay-dewa-on",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-02T10:48:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/business/property/dubai-tenants-can-now-register-renew-cancel-ejari-pay-dewa-on-dubainow-app-1.500732665"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dubai has launched an upgraded Ejari service through the DubaiNow app, making it easier for tenants and landlords to manage rental contracts and utility services. Previously, tenants had to complete several separate steps, including paying their Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) security deposit and obtaining an Ejari certificate, which could be a cumbersome process. The new digital platform streamlines these tasks, allowing residents to register, renew, cancel tenancy contracts, and pay DEWA fees all within one app. The process begins with creating and registering the tenancy contract through the app, followed by immediate issuance of the Ejari certificate upon approval. For renewals, the service enables residents to update their existing lease within the same digital environment. When ending a rental agreement, the app facilitates contract cancellation. Additionally, tenants can pay their DEWA security deposit concurrently with these procedures, ensuring seamless electricity and water connections before moving in. This integration aligns with Dubai's broader efforts to unify government services, aiming to provide a hassle-free experience for residents and reduce the time spent on rental paperwork.",
  "summary": "Dubai: Moving into a new home or renewing a rental contract in Dubai is set to become easier, with tenants and landlords now able to complete key Ejari procedures through the DubaiNow app, without having to navigate multiple services. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here. Dubai Land Department (DLD) announced on Monday, an upgraded Ejari service that…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}