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Dubai property and DLD services
Title deeds, sale and gift transfers, Ejari, valuations and property visas through the Dubai Land Department (DLD), with each government fee set out before you pay.
- Sale registration: 2% buyer and 2% seller
- Ejari from AED 177.75 through the Dubai REST app
- 10-year Golden Visa from AED 2 million of property
Estimate transfer costs
For an apartment or villa resale in Dubai. Sale contracts often agree who pays which share. Mortgage registration, agency commission and bank fees are extra.
Dubai property services, in brief.
The Dubai Land Department (DLD) registers property sales, gifts, inheritance transfers, mortgages and tenancy contracts in Dubai, issues title deeds and valuations, and runs its own Golden Visa and investor visa desks for property owners.
Anyone buying, selling, gifting, renting out or inheriting a Dubai property needs at least one DLD service. My Eloah Business Hub identifies the right service and channel, works out the full government cost and prepares your documents.
- Authority
- Dubai Land Department (DLD)
- Sale fee
- 2% from the buyer and 2% from the seller
- Channels
- Real Estate Trustee Centres, Dubai REST app, Dubai Now app
- Visas
- Typically 7 to 10 business days
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What are you doing?
Pick what you are doing to see the DLD service, the government fee and what you need.
The buyer pays 2% of the sale value and the seller pays 2%. Fixed fees and the Real Estate Trustee Centre partner fee are added on top.
- Fixed fees
- Title deed AED 250, apartment or villa map AED 250, knowledge and innovation fees AED 20
- Partner fee
- AED 4,000 plus VAT at AED 500,000 or more; AED 2,000 plus VAT below
- You need
- Emirates IDs of buyer and seller, or passports for non-residents, and the developer e-NOC in freehold areas
Dubai Land Department fees only. DLD revises fees periodically, VAT is added to Trustee Centre partner fees, and My Eloah Business Hub service fees are quoted on WhatsApp.
DLD fees for the most-used services.
These are the Dubai Land Department fees. Real Estate Trustee Centres add a service partner fee on most services, and VAT applies to that partner fee.
| Service | DLD fee | Trustee Centre partner fee | Listed time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sale registration | 2% of sale value from the buyer and 2% from the seller, plus title deed AED 250, map AED 100 to 250 and AED 20 | AED 4,000 plus VAT at AED 500,000 or more; AED 2,000 plus VAT below | 25 minutes |
| Gift registration | 0.125% of valuation, minimum AED 2,000, plus title deed, map and AED 20 | AED 4,000 plus VAT at AED 2,000,000 or more; AED 2,000 plus VAT below | 25 minutes |
| Inheritance transfer | AED 1,000 per property, plus title deed AED 250, map and AED 20 per drawing | AED 130 plus VAT | 8 working hours |
| Issue title deed | AED 250, plus AED 120 map and AED 20 | DLD Main Branch only | 5 minutes |
| Residential valuation | AED 4,000 plus AED 20 | AED 230 plus VAT | Instant for residential units and attached villas |
| Owned Property Certificate | AED 50 plus AED 20 | AED 50 plus VAT | Instant |
| Ejari registration or renewal | AED 177.75 in total through Dubai REST or the DLD website | AED 220 in total at a centre | 25 minutes at a centre |
| Cancel a tenancy contract | Free through Ejari or Dubai REST | AED 40 plus VAT | 25 minutes |
| Property map | Land outside Dubai Municipality AED 100, unified map AED 225, apartment or villa AED 250, plus AED 20 per drawing | Not listed | 12 minutes |
The AED 20 is a knowledge fee of AED 10 and an innovation fee of AED 10. Times are the service times DLD lists at the counter; preparing documents takes longer. DLD revises fees periodically, so we check the live fee before a large transaction.
Three property visas, compared.
DLD publishes one all-in fee for each visa. It covers the medical examination, Emirates ID, residency confirmation, DLD fees and administrative fees.
| Golden Visa, investor | Golden Visa, retiree | Investor visa (Taskeen) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term | 10 years | 5 years | 2 years |
| Property value | AED 2,000,000 or more at purchase | AED 1,000,000 or more at purchase | Any value if solely owned; a co-owner's share must be at least AED 400,000 |
| Age | No age rule | 55 or over | No age rule |
| All-in fee | AED 9,884.75 | AED 6,984.75 | AED 10,212.50 |
| Typical turnaround | 7 to 10 business days | 7 to 10 business days | 7 to 10 business days |
| Family you can sponsor | Spouse, children and parents | Spouse and children | Spouse, children and parents |
For the 10-year Golden Visa the applicant must be inside the UAE and must attend the service centre in person; a representative cannot apply. A mortgaged property is accepted with a bank no-objection letter showing the amount paid and the balance. Family permits are charged separately. The 2-year investor visa also needs a Good Conduct Certificate issued in Dubai.
What to have ready.
The list depends on the service. These are the documents DLD asks for most often.
Broker licences and practice cards.
DLD licenses 21 real estate activities through its Trakheesi system, where the Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA) practice cards are also issued.
Brokerage licence: AED 5,000 a year
Brokerage and most other real estate activities cost AED 5,000 a year plus AED 20. Development costs AED 25,000 and leasing and management for others AED 15,000. DLD lists one working day.
Broker card: AED 520
Each broker needs a practice card at AED 500 plus AED 20, issued as an e-card. To renew, the holder must have passed the annual test. An evaluator card costs AED 5,000.
Trade licence first, card after
Apply for the Dubai trade licence first, register in Trakheesi, then apply for practice cards once the real estate licence is approved. A Freezone company also needs a no-objection certificate from its licensing authority.
Four ways people overpay or stall.
Most problems come from choosing the wrong service or arriving without one document.
Paying more for a shorter visa
The 2-year investor visa costs AED 10,212.50 and the 10-year Golden Visa costs AED 9,884.75. If your property was bought for AED 2,000,000 or more, the Golden Visa is cheaper and five times longer.
Gifting without a valuation
A gift registration needs a valuation first and attested proof of relationship. Gifts are limited to first-degree relatives or companies and are not allowed on restricted or granted land.
Ordering a valuation for simple proof
To show that you own a property, the Owned Property Certificate costs AED 70 through Dubai REST or the DLD website. A residential valuation costs AED 4,000 plus AED 20.
Letting the broker exam lapse
If an agent's annual broker exam has lapsed, the card renewal fails. Without current cards the real estate licence renewal stalls.
Six steps to a resale transfer.
A typical sale of a completed property between two individuals, registered at a Real Estate Trustee Centre.
Start on WhatsApp →Confirm the service and the full cost
We work out the 2% fee for each side, the fixed fees and the partner fee for your sale value before anyone pays.
Get the developer e-NOC
In a freehold area the developer issues an electronic no-objection certificate through the Dubai REST app.
Attend a Real Estate Trustee Centre
Buyer and seller attend with their Emirates IDs, or passports if they are non-residents.
Pay the DLD fees
Fees can be paid by manager cheque, credit card, Noqodi Wallet, bank transfer and other DLD payment methods.
Receive the title deed
DLD registers the sale and issues the title deed certificate; the listed service time is 25 minutes.
Apply for a property visa if you qualify
With the title deed you can apply for a Golden Visa or a 2-year investor visa, typically issued in 7 to 10 business days.
Dubai property fees, answered.
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How much is the DLD transfer fee in Dubai?
The Dubai Land Department charges 2% of the sale value to the buyer and 2% to the seller. Add AED 250 for the title deed, a map fee of AED 100 to 250, AED 20 in knowledge and innovation fees, and a Trustee Centre partner fee of AED 4,000 plus VAT for sales of AED 500,000 or more, or AED 2,000 plus VAT below that.
What does it cost to register a AED 2,000,000 property purchase?
About AED 44,520 on the buyer's side: AED 40,000 for the 2% fee, AED 250 title deed, AED 250 map, AED 20 knowledge and innovation fees and AED 4,000 partner fee, with VAT added to the partner fee. The seller's 2% is a further AED 40,000.
How much does it cost to gift a property to a family member in Dubai?
The fee is 0.125% of the property's valuation, with a minimum of AED 2,000, plus the title deed, map and AED 20 fees. The partner fee is AED 4,000 plus VAT for a value of AED 2,000,000 or more, or AED 2,000 plus VAT below. Gifts are allowed to a mother, father, spouse or children, or to companies.
How much is Ejari registration in Dubai?
Ejari registration or renewal costs AED 177.75 through the Dubai REST app or the DLD website, and AED 220 at a Real Estate Trustee Centre. Through the app, both tenant and landlord must be individuals.
Can I get a Golden Visa with a mortgaged property?
Yes. For the 10-year investor Golden Visa the property may be mortgaged if you provide a bank no-objection letter that shows the amount paid and the balance. The property must have a purchase value of AED 2,000,000 or more and be in your name.
What is the minimum property value for a Dubai investor visa?
The 2-year investor visa (Taskeen) accepts any property value if you are the sole owner. For joint ownership, your share must be at least AED 400,000. The 10-year Golden Visa needs AED 2,000,000 or more.
What is Oqood?
Oqood is the DLD system developers use for off-plan property, including project registration and the initial registration of off-plan sales. Registering a project costs a developer AED 150,000 plus AED 20.
How much is a RERA broker card in Dubai?
A real estate broker practice card costs AED 520, made up of AED 500 plus AED 20 in knowledge and innovation fees. The brokerage activity licence itself costs AED 5,000 a year plus AED 20.
Know the full cost before you transfer.
Send us the property value and what you plan to do on WhatsApp, and we set out the DLD fees and the documents you need.