Drafting a Dubai tenancy contract might seem like simple paperwork, but for landlords, one small mistake can cost big—be it Ejari rejection, tenant disputes, or delayed rent payments.

Many struggle to include the right legal clauses, use the correct contract format, or align with the latest RERA rules. Even seasoned landlords often rely on outdated templates or manually copy-paste old agreements, leaving critical terms incomplete or non-compliant.

Add the burden of remembering renewal timelines and re-issuing updated contracts each year, and managing your rental legally becomes a full-time job in itself.

This guide simplifies the entire process for you. From contract creation to tenancy laws , you’ll learn how to do it right and how smart property platforms like Prosper can automate everything for you.

How to Create a Tenancy Contract in Dubai?

Creating a tenancy contract in Dubai no longer needs to be a manual, error-prone task. With modern solutions like Prosper, the entire process can be handled digitally. Prosper is a next-generation property lifecycle management platform built specifically for Dubai’s real estate market. It removes the need for landlords to manually vet and prepare from scratch or rely on outdated PDFs.

Here’s how Prosper helps you create a tenancy contract:

1. Upload Your Title Deed

Once you upload your property’s title deed to Prosper, the platform uses intelligent data extraction to pull all key identifiers—owner name, plot/unit number, community, property type, and more. This removes the need for manual entry and ensures alignment with official records.

2. Pre-Loaded RERA-Compliant Templates

Prosper doesn’t use generic templates. Every contract is generated from pre-approved templates built to comply with current RERA tenancy regulations. That means standard clauses (like rent terms, notice periods, renewal windows) are always current and legal language is reviewed and structured to avoid ambiguity.

Mandatory Ejari fields are also automatically filled in. You’re not guessing—you're working with documents structured to be accepted by the Dubai Land Department.

3. Auto-Sync Tenant Details

Once your tenant uploads their Ejari certificate, Prosper matches and syncs these inputs into your contract. This ensures tenant names and ID numbers match official records. Dates, payment schedules, and tenancy duration are aligned on both sides and contract formatting is uniform and submission-ready.

This minimizes tenant-side errors and avoids repeated documentation cycles.

4. Dedicated Relationship Manager Oversight

Each account is assigned a dedicated property relationship manager who reviews your contract before it's finalized, flags any inconsistencies or missing data, and ensures your contract is Ejari-ready. Prosper property relationship managers also offer support if your property is managed by an external broker or if you self-manage.

Once reviewed, the tenancy contract is digitally finalized and stored. From there, you can share the signed version with the tenant, download a PDF copy for your broker or property lawyer, and directly initiate the Ejari registration process.

Automate Tenancy Contract Renewals With Prosper

Renewing a tenancy contract in Dubai isn’t just a formality—it’s a process that, if mishandled, can lead to vacancy gaps, delayed rent, and compliance risks. Let's understand how Prosper automates tenancy contract renewals.

1. Automatic Renewal Alerts

Prosper’s system tracks each tenancy contract from the moment it’s finalized. As your lease term nears expiration, the platform automatically triggers a renewal alert 100 days before the contract end date. This early notice gives landlords ample time to review performance, revise rent if applicable, or plan for changes in tenancy.

What makes this unique is that both landlord and tenant receive timely notifications through the platform—eliminating the “Who should follow up first?” confusion that often leads to delays or disputes.

2. Auto-Generated Renewal Contracts

Once you confirm that you want to renew the lease, Prosper does the heavy lifting. A new contract is automatically generated based on the previous agreement—with updated dates, adjusted rent (if applicable), and any revised terms you specify. You won’t need to re-enter tenant details or start from scratch.

If the renewal includes a rental increase, Prosper ensures it’s calculated in line with the RERA Rental Index, keeping your adjustments within legal limits and reducing the chance of tenant pushback or Ejari rejection.

Understanding Tenancy Laws in Dubai

Dubai’s tenancy laws are primarily governed by Law No. 26 of 2007, as amended by Law No. 33 of 2008, which collectively define the legal relationship between landlords and tenants.

These laws ensure a fair and balanced framework by clearly outlining the rights and responsibilities of each party. For instance, landlords are required to deliver the property in good condition and maintain its usability unless otherwise agreed, while tenants must pay rent on time and use the property for its intended purpose.

A key feature of these laws is the 12-month eviction notice rule, which requires landlords to provide written notice at least one year in advance if they intend to reclaim the property for personal use, sell it, or undertake major renovations. These laws provide legal protection for both residential and commercial leases across all property types in Dubai.

RERA’s Rental Index is used as a benchmark, and any proposed increase must fall within specific percentage limits—ranging from no increase to a maximum of 20%, depending on the rent gap. Landlords must also give at least 90 days’ notice before implementing any rent change.

This decree has proven vital in maintaining market stability and protecting tenants from sudden or excessive rent hikes, especially in high-demand areas of Dubai. To support transparency and formalize rental agreements, Dubai mandates that all leases be registered through the Ejari system, managed by RERA.

Streamline Tenancy Contracts in Dubai With Prosper

Prosper goes beyond simplifying tenancy contracts—it redefines how landlords manage their properties in Dubai. By centralizing the entire post-sale journey on one platform, Prosper offers real-time ROI tracking, rental income insights, and performance benchmarking, enabling smarter, data-backed decisions.

Listing your property for sale or rent? It's built in. Need financing support or investment advice? Prosper connects you to experts and provides tailored mortgage options with full transparency.

From legal compliance to tenant management and strategic planning, Prosper empowers landlords to streamline operations, reduce risk, and unlock greater returns.

Download Prosper now for seamless property management in Dubai.