The Tenancy Agreement serves as the primary legal instrument for establishing and regulating property rental relationships in the United Arab Emirates. It is essential for both residential and commercial property leasing, providing a legally binding framework that protects the interests of both landlords and tenants. The agreement must comply with UAE federal laws, including UAE Federal Law No. 5 of 1985 (Civil Code), as well as specific emirate-level regulations such as Law No. 26 of 2007 in Dubai or Law No. 20 of 2006 in Abu Dhabi. This document is required for property registration with relevant authorities (Ejari/Tawtheeq) and is necessary for various administrative procedures including visa applications and utility connections. The agreement typically includes comprehensive details about the property, rental terms, payment schedules, maintenance responsibilities, and dispute resolution procedures.

1. Parties: Details of the landlord and tenant, including Emirates ID numbers and contact information

2. Background: Brief context about the property and purpose of the agreement

3. Definitions: Key terms used throughout the agreement, including Property, Term, Rent, and Security Deposit

4. Property Details: Comprehensive description of the leased property, including address, size, and permitted use

5. Term and Renewal: Duration of the lease, commencement date, and renewal terms

6. Rent and Payment Terms: Rent amount, payment schedule, method of payment, and security deposit details

7. Utilities and Services: Responsibility for utility connections, payments, and maintenance charges

8. Security Deposit: Amount, purpose, and conditions for return of the security deposit

9. Maintenance and Repairs: Responsibilities of landlord and tenant for maintenance, repairs, and alterations

10. Tenant Obligations: Key responsibilities and restrictions on the tenant's use of the property

11. Landlord Obligations: Key responsibilities of the landlord including maintaining structure and essential services

12. Insurance: Required insurance coverage and responsibilities of each party

13. Default and Remedies: Events of default and available remedies for both parties

14. Termination: Grounds and procedures for early termination by either party

15. Notices: Method and addresses for formal communications between parties

16. Governing Law: Specification of UAE law and relevant emirate's jurisdiction

17. Registration: Requirements for registration with Ejari/Tawtheeq as applicable