Your figures
Example value: enter the rate offered by your lender.
| Year | Interest | Capital | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 49,459 | 29,716 | 1,220,284 |
| 2 | 48,248 | 30,927 | 1,189,357 |
| 3 | 46,988 | 32,187 | 1,157,169 |
| 4 | 45,677 | 33,498 | 1,123,671 |
| 5 | 44,312 | 34,863 | 1,088,808 |
| 6 | 42,892 | 36,284 | 1,052,524 |
| 7 | 41,414 | 37,762 | 1,014,762 |
| 8 | 39,875 | 39,300 | 975,462 |
| 9 | 38,274 | 40,902 | 934,560 |
| 10 | 36,608 | 42,568 | 891,992 |
| 11 | 34,873 | 44,302 | 847,690 |
| 12 | 33,068 | 46,107 | 801,583 |
| 13 | 31,190 | 47,986 | 753,598 |
| 14 | 29,235 | 49,941 | 703,657 |
| 15 | 27,200 | 51,975 | 651,682 |
| 16 | 25,083 | 54,093 | 597,589 |
| 17 | 22,879 | 56,297 | 541,292 |
| 18 | 20,585 | 58,590 | 482,702 |
| 19 | 18,198 | 60,977 | 421,725 |
| 20 | 15,714 | 63,462 | 358,263 |
| 21 | 13,128 | 66,047 | 292,216 |
| 22 | 10,438 | 68,738 | 223,478 |
| 23 | 7,637 | 71,538 | 151,939 |
| 24 | 4,722 | 74,453 | 77,486 |
| 25 | 1,689 | 77,486 | 0 |
Monthly payment
AED 6,598
Indicative simulation, not a loan offer, an approval or financial advice. Limits shown are the regulatory maximums; each lender applies its own credit policy. Interest rates are the ones you enter. Market figures are medians of Dubai Land Department registered data and describe the past, not future prices or returns.
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Monthly payment on AED 1.25 million by rate and term
| Example rate | 10 years | 15 years | 20 years | 25 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3% | AED 12,070 | AED 8,632 | AED 6,932 | AED 5,928 |
| 4% | AED 12,656 | AED 9,246 | AED 7,575 | AED 6,598 |
| 5% | AED 13,258 | AED 9,885 | AED 8,249 | AED 7,307 |
| 6% | AED 13,878 | AED 10,548 | AED 8,955 | AED 8,054 |
Example rates only, not market rates. Enter your lender’s rate in the calculator above.
Total interest on AED 1.25 million at 4% (example)
A longer term lowers the monthly payment but raises the total interest. Repayment is on a reducing balance, as the Central Bank requires (Art. 3.5).
| Term | Monthly payment | Total interest | Total repaid |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 years | AED 12,656 | AED 268,677 | AED 1,518,677 |
| 15 years | AED 9,246 | AED 414,298 | AED 1,664,298 |
| 20 years | AED 7,575 | AED 567,941 | AED 1,817,941 |
| 25 years | AED 6,598 | AED 729,388 | AED 1,979,388 |
Income needed to borrow AED 1.25 million
- 50% debt burden ratio: at least AED 13,196 gross a month, if this is your only debt (example at 4% over 25 years, before the lender’s stress test).
- Income cap for expatriates (7 years of income): at least AED 14,881 a month.
- Income cap for UAE nationals (8 years of income): at least AED 13,021 a month.
What property price a AED 1.25 million loan finances
| Profile | Max. LTV | Property price | Down payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expat, first home | 80% | AED 1,562,500 | AED 312,500 |
| Expat, investment | 60% | AED 2,083,333 | AED 833,333 |
| UAE national, first home | 85% | AED 1,470,588 | AED 220,588 |
| Off plan, any buyer | 50% | AED 2,500,000 | AED 1,250,000 |
Minimum down payment under the Central Bank LTV limits (Art. 3.2), before purchase costs.
The Central Bank rules in brief
They apply to every bank, finance company and Islamic lender in the UAE. They are maximums: a lender may be stricter.
- Expatriates: up to 80% of a first home below AED 5 million, 70% above, 60% for a second home or an investment (Art. 3.2).
- UAE nationals: up to 85% of a first home up to AED 5 million, 75% above, 65% for a second home or an investment (Art. 3.2).
- Off plan: up to 50% for every buyer, whatever the value or purpose (Art. 3.2 C).
- Debt burden ratio: 50% of gross salary and regular income, stress-tested 2 to 4 points above the loan rate (Art. 3.1).
- Maximum term 25 years; maximum loan 7 years of annual income for expatriates, 8 for nationals (Art. 3.3 and 3.4).
- The down payment must come from your own resources, not from a personal loan or a credit card (Art. 2.4).
Other loan amounts
Frequently asked questions
What is the monthly payment on a AED 1.25 million mortgage?
About AED 6,598 at 4% over 25 years, AED 9,246 over 15 years. The real figure depends on your lender’s rate: enter it in the calculator.
What salary do I need for a AED 1.25 million mortgage?
At least AED 14,881 gross a month for an expatriate with no other debt, at 4% over 25 years. Lenders also stress-test the rate 2 to 4 points higher (Art. 3.1).
How much does it cost to register the mortgage in Dubai?
The Dubai Land Department charges 0.25% of the loan, about AED 3,125 on AED 1.25 million, plus its administrative fees.
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