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Dubai buying costs and DLD fees

What a purchase costs on top of the price, from the Dubai Land Department fee schedules, and the cash needed at each price level.

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Cost by property price

PriceDLD fees (buyer pays 4%)Min. down payment, expat first home
AED 500,000AED 25,470AED 100,000
AED 750,000AED 35,970AED 150,000
AED 1,000,000AED 46,470AED 200,000
AED 1,250,000AED 56,970AED 250,000
AED 1,500,000AED 67,470AED 300,000
AED 2,000,000AED 88,470AED 400,000
AED 2,500,000AED 109,470AED 500,000
AED 3,000,000AED 130,470AED 600,000
AED 4,000,000AED 172,470AED 800,000
AED 5,000,000AED 213,220AED 1,500,000
AED 7,500,000AED 317,595AED 2,250,000
AED 10,000,000AED 421,970AED 3,000,000

Dubai Land Department fee schedules; agent commission and bank fees not included.

Frequently asked questions

Who pays the 4% DLD fee?

The fee is 4% of the price, 2% for the buyer and 2% for the seller under the DLD schedule; the sale contract can set a different split.

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