What it costs to buy property in Dubai
Every fee on a ready home, an off-plan home and a mortgage, with the government figures checked against the Dubai Land Department.
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Every fee on a ready or off-plan home in Dubai, with or without a mortgage, and the cash you need on the day of transfer.
AED
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| DLD transfer fee4% of the price, customarily paid by the buyer | AED 80,000 |
| DLD title deed feesItemised by DLD for apartments and villas | AED 520 |
| Registration trustee feeAED 4,000 + VAT | AED 4,200 |
| Agency fee2% + VAT, the customary rate | AED 42,000 |
| Developer NOCAED 500 to 5,000, set by the developer; who pays is agreed in Form F. The top of the range is shown | AED 5,000 |
| Fees and charges | AED 131,720 |
- Price plus fees
- AED 2,131,720
- Fees as a share of the price
- 6.6%
An estimate. Government fees are the Dubai Land Department's, checked 16 September 2026; agency, bank and developer fees vary and are shown at their customary or upper level. How each fee works
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