What a purchase costs in Dubai
The price, plus the 4% Land Department fee, the registration charges and, with a mortgage, the bank’s fees. Enter a price to see the total.
Your assumptions
Enter the asking price, or the amount you are considering spending.
Total required at purchase
AED 1,567,780The purchase price of AED 1,500,000, and AED 67,780 in one-off costs on top, 4.5% of the price.
One-off purchase costs
- DLD transfer fee (4%)AED 60,000
- DLD admin feeAED 580
- Trustee registration fee (incl. 5% VAT)AED 4,000 for a price from AED 500,000AED 4,200
- Oqood registration (admin)indicativeAED 3,000
Indicative calculation based on the DLD tariffs as known in 2026. No rights can be derived from this; we verify the exact costs for your situation in a conversation.
Questions on purchase costs
What is the DLD fee on a purchase in Dubai?
The DLD transfer fee is 4% of the purchase price and is paid once to the Dubai Land Department on transfer. In addition, the DLD charges a fixed admin fee, and you pay the registration fee of the trustee office that handles the transfer.
Does the buyer pay the broker on a new-build in Dubai?
No. On a new-build (off-plan) purchase bought directly from the developer, the developer pays the broker. On a resale, a commission charged to the buyer is market standard; you can include it in the calculator.
How much of my own money do I need if I take out a mortgage in Dubai?
Banks in Dubai finance part of the purchase price; you contribute the rest yourself. On top of that come all the one-off costs, such as the DLD transfer fee, the registration fees, the mortgage registration, the valuation and the bank fee. The calculator shows this amount as your own contribution at the chosen financing level.
Are there annual taxes on property in Dubai?
Dubai has no annual property tax and no income tax on rental income. You do pay annual service charges for the maintenance of the building and the shared facilities. These are calculated per square foot and vary by building and by community.
The cost of a particular home
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