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Every word you hear in a deal in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and the other emirates, explained in plain English: authorities, documents, off-plan, mortgages, leasing, visas and the law. Learn them, then test yourself in the training.
All Emirates. Visas, mortgages, VAT and anti-money laundering rules are federal. Property registration, broker licences and fees depend on each emirate. See the 7 emirates.
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Abu Dhabi only. Since 19 September 2024 every agent working in Abu Dhabi must hold a valid ADREC licence, applied for on DARI with a broker training certificate, police clearance, experience and academic certificates. A Dubai RERA card does not replace it.
Abu Dhabi only. The government fee for registering a property sale, 2% of the price, half the 4% DLD fee in Dubai. Who pays it is agreed in the sale contract.
Abu Dhabi only. On 2 June 2026 ADREC cut the allowed annual rent increase from 5% to 0% until further notice, for residential, commercial and industrial property, measured against the last Tawtheeq contract. ADGM is excluded. Dubai still follows its own rental index.
The Trakheesi permit every property ad needs, with its number and QR code shown on the ad. It requires a signed Form A, and using a project permit to advertise specific units is a violation.
Abu Dhabi. An international financial free zone with its own legal and regulatory framework, so several emirate-wide Abu Dhabi real estate rules, such as the 2026 rent freeze, do not apply inside it.
Abu Dhabi only. The emirate's real estate regulator, set up in November 2023 under the Department of Municipalities and Transport. It licenses brokers and developers, registers transactions and leases, and runs Madhmoun and Tawtheeq. It is the Abu Dhabi counterpart of the DLD and RERA in Dubai.
The UAE Media Council permit for individuals who advertise on social media. Promoting your own business is exempt, but anyone you pay to promote you needs one, and the property ad still needs its DLD permit.
Ajman only. A designated area where foreigners can own property outright, such as Ajman One, Emirates City, Al Nuaimiya Towers and Ajman Uptown. Sales are registered with AjmanRE, not the DLD.
Ajman only. The one-year card that lets an employee of a registered real estate office practise brokerage in Ajman. It is issued by the Department of Land and Real Estate Regulation through its UAE PASS e-services, after an accredited qualification programme and a criminal clearance check.
Ajman only. The data channel through which the Department of Land and Real Estate Regulation publishes Ajman's transaction figures (sales, mortgages, top areas and projects). Use it to quote Ajman market numbers with a date.
Ajman only. The fee for registering a property sale with the Department of Land and Real Estate Regulation, paid by the buyer: 3% of the value (minimum AED 3,000) for non-citizens, or 2% (minimum AED 2,500) for UAE and GCC nationals. The title deed costs AED 350 on top.
Ajman only. The government department that regulates Ajman real estate, set up by Emiri Decree No. 7 of 2017. It handles registration, transfers, mortgages, valuations and title deeds, with an e-services portal that accepts UAE PASS.
Ras Al Khaimah. A man-made island and one of the emirate's freehold areas where foreigners can buy, alongside places such as Mina Al Arab and Al Hamra Village. Transfers are handled by RAK's land authorities, not the DLD.
A RERA service, requested through Trakheesi, that brings buyer and seller together when a Form F is breached. If no agreement is reached, the dispute goes to court.
Ajman only. The decrees that regulate land and property in Ajman and let non-GCC buyers own freehold, or hold renewable 50-year leaseholds, in areas designated by the Ruler.
Anti-money laundering rules. Brokers must identify clients, screen them, keep records and report suspicious activity, under Federal Decree-Law No. 10 of 2025.
Ajman only. The agency founded in 2008 to set real estate policy and propose legislation in Ajman. The name still appears in older documents, while day-to-day regulation and registration now sit with AjmanRE.
The resale of an off-plan unit before completion, where a new buyer takes over the SPA. It needs a developer NOC, and developers usually require a minimum share of the price paid first, often 30% to 40%.
The developer form a buyer signs to reserve an off-plan unit, usually with a booking deposit. It fixes the unit, price and payment plan until the SPA is signed.
The personal registration number on a broker's RERA card. To get it, a broker must join a licensed brokerage, pass the DREI course and exam and get police clearance, then renew it every year, which now includes an annual DLD test.
The broker who represents the buyer under a Form B, finds suitable units and negotiates. On a co-broke, he shares the commission with the listing agent under Form I.
The rise in a property's value over time. It is never guaranteed, so brokers should present past data, not promises.
Yearly cash flow after all costs and mortgage payments, divided by the cash actually invested (down payment plus buying costs).
The UAE federal central bank. Its mortgage regulations set the loan-to-value limits, the 50% debt burden cap and the 25-year maximum term that every UAE bank applies.
Customer Due Diligence: identifying and verifying a client and, for companies, their beneficial owners. If it cannot be completed, the deal should not proceed, and records must be kept at least five years.
Two brokerages working one deal, one with the seller and one with the buyer, sharing the commission. The split is recorded in Form I before the viewing.
The agency fee. On resales 2% of the price is customary, plus 5% VAT, but it is agreed in Form A or B, not fixed by law. On primary off-plan sales the developer pays the agency.
The share of the agency's commission paid to the broker, set in the employment or agency agreement. VAT is collected for the government and is not shared.
Recent sales or rents of similar units nearby, used to price a property. DLD transaction data is the most reliable base.
The official certificate confirming a building is finished and fit for occupation. It triggers handover, and the 10-year structural defects period runs from it.
A plan where instalments fall due as construction reaches set milestones rather than on fixed dates. Payments go into the project escrow account.
The paperwork and coordination that take a sale from signed MOU to registered transfer: NOC, mortgage payoff, cheques and the trustee appointment. A conveyancer can be hired to manage it.
Software that stores every lead, contact, note and follow-up. Good CRM discipline turns slow leads into deals months later.
A service centre affiliated with the Dubai Land Department that handles property-linked residence visa applications for owners. Investor visa rule updates are published through it.
Abu Dhabi only. ADREC's digital real estate platform (dari.ae and app), where brokers apply for their licence, request Madhmoun ad permits, check ownership records and register leases. Users log in with UAE PASS.
The share of monthly income used to repay all debts. The Central Bank caps it at 50% of gross income, and the bank tests the loan at a higher interest rate.
If an off-plan buyer stops paying, the developer must go through DLD, which gives 30 days' notice. Depending on progress, the developer can keep part of the payments or, at 80% completion or more, keep the contract and claim the balance.
The developer's legal duty to fix defects after handover: one year for installations such as plumbing and electrics, and ten years for structural defects.
Dubai's Department of Economy and Tourism. It issues trade licences and regulates tourism, including the permits needed to run a holiday home, a role once held by DTCM.
A developer must be on the DLD developer register and register each project, which opens its escrow account, before it can advertise or sell off-plan units.
The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, which supplies power and water. Tenants usually need a registered Ejari to open an account, and the DEWA bill also carries the Dubai Municipality housing fee.
A registry where non-Muslims can register a will under DIFC rules. The will must be in English, signed in person and witnessed by two adults.
The Dubai Land Department, the government body that registers sales, leases, mortgages and off-plan contracts and issues title deeds. RERA is its regulatory arm.
The 4% registration fee charged by the Dubai Land Department on a sale. The law splits it equally between buyer and seller unless agreed otherwise, but in practice the buyer usually pays it all.
A developer promotion where the developer pays all or part of the buyer's 4% DLD fee. It is a marketing incentive, not an exemption from the fee.
Dubai Municipality, the city authority for urban planning, building control and public health. Its housing fee is collected monthly through DEWA bills.
Abu Dhabi only. The Abu Dhabi government department under which ADREC was created. It issues the administrative decisions that implement the emirate's real estate law, such as the March 2026 rules on escrow and jointly owned property.
Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions, the AML category that includes real estate brokers. DNFBPs must register on goAML and follow AML rules.
The part of the price the buyer pays from his own funds. With a mortgage it is the price minus the loan, for example at least 20% for an expat's first home under 5 million, plus buying costs.
The Dubai Real Estate Institute, the training arm of the Dubai Land Department. New brokers must pass its certified course and exam before they can get a broker card.
The official Dubai Land Department app. RERA requires brokers to use it: it holds broker data, smart contracts, off-plan project checks, Ejari and valuation services.
A free online platform that publishes Dubai sales and rental transaction data drawn from DLD records. Brokers use it to check recent prices by building or area before advising a client.
The fee a bank may charge when a mortgage is repaid early. The Central Bank caps it at 1% of the outstanding balance or 10,000, whichever is lower.
The Emirates Interbank Offered Rate, the benchmark that most UAE variable mortgage rates follow, plus the bank's margin.
Fujairah only. Fujairah Municipality's online system for registering properties and tenancy contracts, with UAE PASS digital signing and rent payment. Registration has no service fee. Not to be confused with Ejari in Dubai.
The official registration system for Dubai tenancy contracts. Registration is the landlord's legal duty, although tenants often do it, and it is needed for DEWA and visa applications.
The UAE identity card for citizens and residents. A foreigner does not need one to buy freehold property in Dubai, a valid passport is enough.
A deposit paid before a launch to get priority access to units, often refundable if no unit is allocated. It does not reserve a specific unit until booking.
A project bank account with a DLD-accredited bank where off-plan payments must go. The money can only be used to build that project, and the developer's creditors cannot seize it.
The 5% of the escrow balance that the bank keeps after completion and releases to the developer one year after units are registered to buyers, to cover defects.
To recover a property at lease end for sale, own use, demolition or major renovation, the landlord must give 12 months' written notice through a notary public or registered mail.
A mandate where the seller gives one agency the sole right to market the property, signed on Form A. Agents win it with a credible pricing and marketing plan.
Federal, all emirates. The UAE anti-money laundering law in force since 14 October 2025, which repealed the 2018 AML law. It keeps real estate brokers as DNFBPs with due diligence, beneficial ownership, sanctions screening and reporting duties wherever they are licensed.
A DLD programme for UAE residents aged 18 or over who do not already own freehold residential property in Dubai, for homes under 5 million. It gives access to developer and bank offers and instalments on the DLD fee.
Buying a property, often off-plan, and reselling it quickly for a profit. Fees, commission and developer resale rules can wipe out a thin margin.
The RERA contract between the seller (or landlord) and the brokerage that authorises the agency to market the property. DLD needs it before issuing an ad permit.
The RERA contract between the buyer and the brokerage, setting out the services and the commission the buyer will pay.
The unified sale contract (MOU) between seller and buyer on a resale. It records the price, deposit, fee split and transfer date, and the buyer usually gives a 10% security deposit cheque.
The agent to agent agreement used when two brokerages cooperate on a deal. It records who represents whom and how the commission is split.
The RERA form used to end a brokerage's services or mandate on a property.
Full ownership of a property and its share of land, without time limit. Foreigners can buy freehold only in areas designated under Law No. 7 of 2006.
Fujairah only. The law banning the sale or transfer of land received through housing grants and of government-built houses. Such a sale is void, and the land may only be mortgaged to fund construction on it, with municipal approval.
Fujairah only. Law No. 3 of 2023 on jointly owned property and Law No. 4 of 2023 on development guarantee (escrow) accounts, approved in August 2023 to regulate owners' associations and protect off-plan buyers.
The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai, which issues and renews residence visas, including those linked to property ownership.
The UAE Financial Intelligence Unit platform where brokerages register and file AML reports such as REARs and suspicious transaction reports.
A long-term renewable residence for investors owning Dubai property worth at least 2 million, in one or more units. A mortgaged property can qualify with a bank NOC showing what has been paid.
Annual rent divided by the purchase price, times 100. It ignores all costs, so it always looks better than net yield.
The moment a finished off-plan unit is handed to the buyer, after the final payment due at completion. The Oqood is then replaced by a title deed.
The permit required to rent a property short-term to tourists in Dubai, issued by the Department of Economy and Tourism after checks.
The Dubai Municipality fee charged to residents through the DEWA bill. For tenants it is 5% of the annual Ejari rent, split into monthly payments.
Federal, all emirates except Dubai for visas. The federal authority that issues residence visas, Golden Visas and Emirates IDs in Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, RAK, UAQ and Fujairah. In Dubai, visas are issued by GDRFA Dubai.
Abu Dhabi, and Umm Al Quwain since 2023. The register where off-plan sales are recorded before handover, the local equivalent of Dubai's Oqood. In Abu Dhabi it is governed by Law No. 3 of 2015 as amended in 2025.
Abu Dhabi only. A designated area where foreigners can own property, including freehold of land since Law No. 13 of 2019. Examples include Yas, Saadiyat and Al Reem islands and Al Raha Beach. ADREC counted 50 investment zones by the end of June 2026.
Know Your Customer: collecting and checking a client's identity documents and source of funds before a deal. It is the practical first step of CDD.
The first release of units in a new project or phase, often with early pricing, EOIs and agent events.
Abu Dhabi only. The amendment to the emirate's property ownership law that let foreign individuals and companies hold freehold, including land, in investment zones. Before it, foreigners could hold land only through Musataha, usufruct or long leases of up to 99 years.
The Dubai law that governs landlord and tenant relations, amended by Law No. 33 of 2008. It sets the rules on registration, notice periods and evictions.
Abu Dhabi only. The law regulating the Abu Dhabi real estate sector, including brokerage, development and escrow. Amended by Law No. 2 of 2025 (in force 2 August 2025), which bars using escrow funds for land or brokerage fees and blocks withdrawals before 20% construction.
The Dubai law on real property registration. It lets non-UAE nationals own freehold, or hold usufruct or leases up to 99 years, in areas designated by the Ruler.
A potential client who has shown interest, such as a portal enquiry or ad form. A qualified lead has a confirmed budget, need and timeline.
A long-term registered lease giving the right to use a property for a fixed term, up to 99 years, after which it returns to the freeholder.
The agency fee paid by a tenant, customarily 5% of the annual rent or 5,000 if higher, plus 5% VAT. It is market practice and must be agreed in writing.
A letter from the seller's bank stating the exact amount needed to clear the mortgage. Buyers, banks and trustees rely on it to arrange the payoff on transfer day.
A property an agency is authorised to market, and the ad that presents it on portals. A Dubai listing needs a signed Form A and a valid ad permit.
A seller can list a property with no more than three brokerages, and ads must be removed as soon as the property is sold or rented.
The loan as a share of the property value. Central Bank caps for expats are 80% on a first home up to 5 million, 70% above, 60% on a second or investment property and 50% on off-plan.
Abu Dhabi only. ADREC's verified listing service and advertising permit. Every property ad in Abu Dhabi needs a valid Madhmoun permit requested through DARI, the owner controls who may advertise, and up to three approved brokers can list the same property. Not to be confused with Madmoun, the DLD's QR ad check in Dubai.
A DLD service that adds a QR code to every permitted property ad. Scanning it shows the approved ad details and whether the unit is already sold or rented.
The federal ministry that supervises real estate brokers for anti-money laundering compliance. It was called the Ministry of Economy until June 2025.
The RERA system for jointly owned buildings. Owners association budgets and service charges are approved and tracked through it, and owners can pay service charges online.
A bank's conditional agreement to lend up to a set amount, based on the buyer's income and debts. It tells the agent what the buyer can really afford, but the final loan still depends on the valuation.
The DLD fee to register a mortgage on the title: 0.25% of the loan amount plus an admin fee.
A written agreement setting out the main terms of a deal before completion. In a Dubai resale the MOU is the RERA Form F.
A right to build on and use someone else's land for a set period, up to 50 years under the UAE Civil Code. It is often used for commercial and development land.
Annual rent minus yearly running costs such as service charges, maintenance and management, divided by the price. It is the figure an investor should compare.
A letter from the developer confirming there are no unpaid service charges or other dues on the unit. DLD will not register a resale transfer without it, and the developer charges a fee.
An area where ownership is reserved to UAE and GCC nationals, such as many older central neighbourhoods. Foreign buyers should be pointed to designated freehold areas.
Federal Decree-Law No. 41 of 2022 lets non-Muslims choose their home country's law, and without a will divides the estate without distinction between men and women. A registered will is the safest route.
Dubai Law No. 15 of 2017 created a register of non-Muslim wills at the Dubai Courts and the DIFC Courts, so expats can register a will locally.
Either party who wants to change the lease terms at renewal, including the rent, must notify the other at least 90 days before expiry unless the contract says otherwise.
A property bought from a developer before or during construction, usually on a payment plan. The sale is registered through Oqood and the money goes into an escrow account.
The difference between the original off-plan price and what a buyer will pay for the unit on resale. It is a profit only after fees and commission.
DLD issues permits for real estate events, including open houses, which a brokerage must get before hosting one.
The DLD interim register for off-plan sales. The developer registers the sale, the buyer pays the 4% DLD fee, and the Oqood certificate is replaced by a title deed after handover.
The registration number of a licensed brokerage firm, which must appear on its ads and contracts. Each broker it sponsors holds a personal BRN.
The schedule for paying an off-plan unit, such as 60/40: 60% during construction and 40% at handover. A mortgage on the handover amount is only possible once the unit is ready and valued.
A legal document authorising someone to act for another person, for example to sign at the trustee office. It must be notarised, and one signed abroad must be legalised and attested for use in Dubai.
Cheques dated in the future that tenants give to pay the annual rent in instalments, such as one, two, four or more cheques a year.
A plan where the buyer keeps paying the developer for a period after handover, often 1 to 8 years, instead of paying the full balance at completion.
The price divided by the size, the standard way to compare units in Dubai. One square metre equals about 10.76 square feet.
A two-year residence visa for Dubai property owners, applied for through DLD channels such as the Cube Centre. Under April 2026 rules the 750,000 minimum was removed for sole owners, and each co-owner needs a share worth at least 400,000.
Ras Al Khaimah only. The real estate regulator within RAK Municipality's Lands and Properties Sector, set up by Emiri Decree No. 22 of 2008. It registers brokerage firms and developers, approves off-plan projects and escrow accounts, and must approve off-plan advertising.
The Rental Dispute Settlement Centre (Rental Disputes Centre) that rules on landlord and tenant disputes in Dubai. The filing fee is 3.5% of the annual rent, with a minimum of 500 and a maximum of 20,000.
A report filed on goAML when a freehold deal involves cash of 55,000 or more, in one or several payments, or any payment in virtual assets.
Under Decree No. 43 of 2013, rent can rise at renewal only if it is below the index average: 0% if within 10%, then 5%, 10%, 15% and up to 20% when more than 40% below.
The UAE has no personal income tax, and rental or sale income an individual earns from property without needing a licence is not counted for corporate tax.
The Real Estate Regulatory Agency, the regulatory arm of the Dubai Land Department. It licenses brokers and brokerages, issues permits and sets the rules of the profession.
The DLD index of average rents used to decide the maximum rent increase at renewal. Since 2025 the Smart Rental Index rates each building on quality, location and services.
A sale by an existing owner rather than by the developer, also called the secondary market. It goes through Form F, a developer NOC and a transfer at a trustee office.
The form a buyer signs to take a unit off the market while the paperwork is prepared, usually against a deposit. On off-plan it is often the same as the booking form.
Federal, all emirates. The VAT treatment of homes: the first supply of a new residential building within three years of completion is zero-rated, later residential sales and leases are exempt, and commercial property is taxed at 5%.
Total profit divided by total money invested, times 100. On a resale, profit is the sale price minus the purchase price and all buying and selling costs.
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority, which runs the metro, buses, taxis and roads. New metro lines and stations are often a key argument in area and price analysis.
A developer document showing a specific unit, its size, price and payment plan. It is a quote, not a contract, and prices can change until the unit is booked.
Checking every party against UN and UAE sanctions lists. On a confirmed match, funds must be frozen without delay and the authorities informed.
Money the tenant leaves with the landlord to cover damage or unpaid bills. The law sets no amount, but about 5% of annual rent for unfurnished and 10% for furnished is customary.
The yearly fee owners pay for common areas, maintenance and amenities, usually quoted per sq ft. Approved rates are published in the RERA service charge index, and Mollak is the system that tracks them.
Islamic law, which governs inheritance for Muslims with fixed shares where female heirs generally receive smaller shares than male heirs.
Sharjah only. Amends Law No. 5 of 2010 on real estate registration. Ownership stays reserved to UAE and GCC nationals by default, but others may own with the Ruler's approval, by inheritance, by transfer to a first-degree relative, or in approved development areas and projects.
Sharjah only. Tenancy contracts are attested by Sharjah Municipality, not Ejari. The fee is 4% of the annual rent, with a minimum of 500, plus a form fee, and renewals cost the same.
Umm Al Quwain only. A natural island off the UAQ coast where Sobha Realty is building Sobha Siniya Island, a first phase announced in 2024 at about $5 billion for more than 25,000 residents and 8,000 units, linked to the mainland by a bridge.
An inspection before or at handover to list defects such as cracks, leaks or faulty fittings, so the developer fixes them. It is usually done with a professional snagging company.
A statement from the developer listing what the buyer has paid and what is still due on an off-plan unit. It is needed for resales, mortgages and visa applications.
The contract between developer and buyer for an off-plan unit, setting the price, payment plan, completion date and the developer's policies on resale and default. It is registered with DLD through Oqood.
Sharjah only. The department that registers property ownership and transactions in Sharjah. Foreigners can register usufruct rights of up to 100 years with it, and owners must notify it of changes in company ownership.
A report filed on goAML when a broker suspects money laundering or other crime in a deal.
Renting all or part of a leased property to someone else. A tenant may not sublet without the landlord's written consent.
Abu Dhabi only. The Abu Dhabi government's general services platform. Some real estate services, such as tenancy registration and company broker licences, can be done there as well as on DARI.
Ajman only. The system for registering and attesting tenancy contracts in Ajman, its equivalent of Ejari in Dubai and Tawtheeq in Abu Dhabi. Contracts must also be updated in Tasdeeq when cancelled.
Abu Dhabi only. The official system for registering tenancy contracts, the Abu Dhabi equivalent of Ejari. A Tawtheeq number is needed to connect water and electricity, and rent caps are measured against the last registered Tawtheeq contract.
Since 2024, marketing calls are allowed only from 9 am to 6 pm, from numbers registered to the company, once a day at most and never again after a refusal.
The lease between landlord and tenant, written on the standard Dubai tenancy contract form. It must be registered in Ejari to be official.
A unit sold with a tenant in place. The sale does not end the lease, so the buyer takes over the tenancy and must respect the legal notice rules to recover it.
A payment made by someone other than the buyer, such as a relative or company. It needs clear documentation and is a classic AML red flag to check.
Telling a client that a suspicious report or review exists. It is an offence under UAE AML law, so give neutral answers and involve the compliance officer.
The DLD certificate that proves who owns a ready property. It is issued on transfer, and it replaces the Oqood certificate once an off-plan unit is handed over.
The DLD licensing system used by brokerages. It issues broker cards, office registrations and the permit required for every property ad.
The registration of a sale in the buyer's name at a DLD trustee office, where the price and fees are paid and the new title deed is issued.
A private office licensed to register sales on behalf of DLD. Its fee is 4,000 plus VAT for prices of 500,000 or more and 2,000 plus VAT below that.
Federal, all emirates. The national digital identity used to log in to government services, including DARI and TAMM in Abu Dhabi and the AjmanRE portal, and to sign documents digitally with legal validity.
Umm Al Quwain only. The Ruler's decision allowing foreigners and foreign-owned, free zone and offshore companies to own freehold property in UAQ, in ownership zones fixed by a separate Ruler's decision.
Umm Al Quwain only. The department that keeps the UAQ property register, issues ownership documents and licenses brokers through realtor cards. It is UAQ's counterpart of the DLD in Dubai.
Umm Al Quwain only. The law letting foreign individuals and companies own units (the floors, not the land) in certain investment areas, and hold usufruct contracts of up to 99 years or musataha of up to 50 years, renewable by agreement.
Umm Al Quwain only. Six laws issued in September 2023 (Laws No. 2 to 7 of 2023) covering an interim real estate register, development and escrow, mortgage registration in line with Central Bank rules, delayed projects and an update of the 2005 brokerage law.
Umm Al Quwain only. The card issued by the UAQ Department of Land and Property to owners, managers and agents of licensed real estate offices, open to UAE citizens, UAE residents and GCC nationals. Issuing one for an office agent costs AED 1,100 in total.
Ultimate Beneficial Owner: the person who really owns or controls a company client, generally anyone holding 25% or more. Brokers must identify them during CDD.
The right to use a property and take its income, such as rent, without owning it. Under the Civil Code it typically ends after 50 years unless agreed otherwise.
The time a unit sits empty between tenants. A realistic yield allows for some vacancy each year.
An independent estimate of a property's market value. Banks lend on the lower of price and valuation, and DLD offers official valuations for a fee.
Value Added Tax at 5%. It applies to brokerage commission, but not to the DLD transfer fee, which is a government fee.
Written by CloserPass for information only, checked in October 2026. Rules and fees can change: always confirm with the Dubai Land Department or the authority concerned before advising a client.
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