Dubai DLD Fees Calculator

Calculate the Dubai Land Department fees on a property sale from the schedule published on dubailand.gov.ae: sale registration, title deed, knowledge and innovation fees, service partner (trustee) fee and mortgage registration.

Indicative simulation only. It is not an offer, an approval or financial advice. Prices, rents, rates, costs and growth are the values you enter. Always confirm the figures with the developer, your lender and the competent authorities.

Dubai Land Department fees on a sale

The Dubai Land Department publishes the following fees for registering a property sale and a mortgage:

  • Sale registration: 4% of the sale value, listed as 2% for the buyer and 2% for the seller.
  • Title deed issuance: AED 250; knowledge fee AED 10; innovation fee AED 10.
  • Service partner (trustee) fee: AED 4,000 + VAT if the sale value is AED 500,000 or more, AED 2,000 + VAT below.
  • Mortgage registration: 0.25% of the mortgage value.

Costs that are not DLD fees

This calculator shows DLD fees only. Use the buying costs calculator to add the agent commission.

  • Agent commission, agreed with your agent (VAT at 5% applies).
  • Developer fees on a resale, such as the no-objection certificate, set by the developer.
  • Bank arrangement and valuation fees, if you take a mortgage, set by the lender.
  • Insurance and moving costs.

Frequently asked questions

Who pays the 4% DLD fee?

The DLD schedule lists 2% for the buyer and 2% for the seller. Who actually bears it is agreed between the parties in the sale contract: tick the box to include the seller's share.

Are off-plan purchases charged the same way?

Off-plan sales are registered through separate DLD services. Check the current fee schedule for your transaction on dubailand.gov.ae.

Can the fees change?

Yes. The calculator uses the schedule published on dubailand.gov.ae; check it before you sign.

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