The main costs
Dubai Land Department transfer fee: 4% of the purchase price, plus a small administration fee.
Registration trustee fee: a fixed fee plus VAT, charged by the trustee office that handles the transfer.
Agency fee: typically 2% of the purchase price plus VAT on a secondary purchase.
If you use a mortgage
Mortgage registration fee: 0.25% of the loan amount plus an administration fee, along with the lender's valuation and arrangement fees.
Other items
Developer no-objection certificate fee on resale properties, and annual service charges, which vary by building and community.
Fees change periodically. We provide a full cost breakdown for any property before you make an offer.
This guide is general information, not legal or financial advice. Fees and rules change, so confirm the current position before you commit.