Fee Schedule

Dubai Property Buying Costs

A complete breakdown of transaction fees, DLD fees, and registration costs.

When acquiring property in Dubai, it is crucial to account for secondary transactional costs in addition to the net purchase price. These fees are generally split between government registrations, agency commissions, and administrative fees.

Standard Fee Structure

DLD Registration Fee

4% of Purchase Price

Paid directly to the Dubai Land Department. Generally split 50/50 between buyer and seller, though in practice the buyer usually pays the full amount unless negotiated otherwise.

Agency Commission

2% + 5% VAT

Paid to the brokering real estate agency upon completion of the transaction.

Trustee Registration Fees

AED 2,000 - AED 4,000

Administrative fee paid to the DLD registration trustee office for document processing.

Transaction Cost Calculation

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