Dubai Tenants Registered 71,374 Ejari Contracts in October 2026: A Moving Schedule

By the Hire Now ! editorial team. Published 25 October 2026.

Tenants changing residence in Dubai need a sequence that puts renovation works and professional cleaning ahead of the removal lorry. Between 1 and 25 October 2026, Dubai Land Department open data recorded 71,374 Ejari rental contracts in 25 days, a count that includes renewals as well as new moves. Antonovich Group, a renovation company in dubai with over 20 years of practice, more than 500 delivered projects, ISO 9001 certification and four disciplines including architecture, interiors, landscape and fit-out under one team, is the kind of firm a tenant coordinates with the movers, so that wall finishes are complete before any cardboard enters the flat.

• Register Ejari first: the DEWA account follows from it, so the removal date waits for the certificate.
• Ask the mover for a dated invoice that names the company, its address, the service, the price and the quantity.
• Book renovation, cleaning and the lorry in that order, and finish snagging before any box enters the flat.
• Photograph the old flat before handover and arrange bulky items for collection before the keys go back.

When should a tenant register Ejari and book the movers?

Register the tenancy as soon as the contract is signed and book the movers only after the Ejari certificate is in hand. The utility account, the building's move-in permission and most landlord checks depend on that certificate, so a removal date set before it can be cancelled by a missing document rather than by the movers.

The Dubai Land Department Ejari service accepts a copy of the Unified Tenancy Contract through the Dubai REST app, and the app fee totals AED 177.75. A real estate trustee centre asks for the original contract and the applicant's Emirates ID, plus a power of attorney if someone applies on the tenant's behalf, and charges AED 220 in total. Our guide on how to prepare for movers and packers covers what to do while the certificate is processed.

What is the correct order for renovation, cleaning and moving in?

Renovation works finish first, professional cleaning comes second and the removal crew arrives last. Dust and wet finishes ruin boxed belongings, and cleaners can only remove construction residue once the contractor has handed the flat over. Boxes belong in the flat only when the snagging list is closed.

Each tower sets its own lift booking, loading bay and working hours, so ask building management for the slot before you fix the date. Once the slot is confirmed, book house movers in Dubai for that day and keep the floor protection in place until the last carton is inside.

How does Ejari connect to electricity and water?

Electricity and water connection depends on the Ejari certificate. The Dubai Land Department FAQ states that all customers are required to obtain Ejari for the DEWA move-in service, so the utility account cannot be opened before the tenancy is registered.

Apply for DEWA move-in on the day the certificate arrives, so the flat has power and water for the cleaners and for the crew before the removal date. Whatever deposit DEWA asks for is better settled before the move than during it.

What should the mover's quote and invoice contain?

Ask for the quote in writing and expect a proper invoice at the end. The UAE government's consumer protection page says a provider must give the consumer a dated invoice that includes its trade name, address, the type of service, its price and quantity. The invoice must be in Arabic, and the provider may add other languages.

Compare quotes on those fields: the company name, the address, what is included and the price for it. A quote that leaves out the service description or the price cannot become a compliant invoice later. Before booking, read how to manage your time on moving day so the crew's hours match your lift slot.

How do you hand the old flat back and recover the deposit?

Hand the flat back in the condition you received it. Article 21 of Dubai Law No. 26 of 2007 requires the tenant to surrender possession in the same condition, except for ordinary wear and tear or damage beyond the tenant's control, and sends any dispute to the Tribunal. Article 20 obliges the landlord to refund a security deposit, or what remains of it, when the contract expires.

Photograph every room at handover. For unwanted sofas, wardrobes and appliances, Dubai Municipality lists a free bulky waste disposal service with a turnaround of 3 working days, which excludes investment zones. Request it before the movers leave, so large items do not block the corridor on handover day.

What does the move timeline look like for a Dubai tenant?

The sequence below puts each task before the one that depends on it, from the contract copy to the deposit refund. Read it as a checklist: every row names the document or rule that governs the step and where it comes from.

How should you pack and label for the new flat?

Label every box with its destination room and a short contents line, and the crew can place cartons without crossing freshly finished floors. Fragile items go in small boxes with heavy things at the base, and a box of kettle, bedding and chargers stays with you for the first night.

Pack the items you need first by reading the first thing you should pack when moving, and keep the Ejari certificate, the contract and the mover's quote in one folder you carry yourself.