Tawtheeq: The tenancy contract registration system in Abu Dhabi, launched in 2011, to record
all residential and commercial lease agreements with the municipality. Tawtheeq attestation is
mandatory for Abu Dhabi rentals – it creates an official record of the tenancy, protecting both
landlord and tenant rights. Once a contract is registered, a Tawtheeq ID is issued. Example: After
signing the rental contract for the Abu Dhabi apartment, my landlord registered it through
Tawtheeq, which we needed in order to connect utilities and apply for resident parking.