Can I sign a tenancy contract before receiving my Emirates ID?

Before signing or paying, confirm your documentation with the landlord or registered agent and the relevant Ejari registration centre. Clarify whether your Emirates ID is still awaiting issuance or has already been issued digitally but the physical card has not arrived, as these are different situations.

Get the tenancy start date, payment obligations and arrangements for any registration delay agreed in writing. Do not assume rent payments will be postponed because your ID is delayed, or that signing guarantees immediate utility activation and building access. Temporary accommodation gives you flexibility while these arrangements are completed.