To enter into a rental agreement for long-term rentals, the tenant must have an Emirates ID, which is the national identity card of the UAE. This is because, for long-term rentals:
- A lease agreement is signed between the parties, registered with the Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA) and via the Ejari platform, which is managed by the Dubai Land Department (DLD).
- An application is submitted to DEWA (Dubai Electricity and Water Authority) for the electricity and water connection.
- The tenant is required to pay a security deposit and various fees.