DLD transfer fees, agency commission, mortgage registration — the complete cost checklist before you sign.
Budgeting for a Dubai purchase means planning for roughly 7–8% on top of the price.
- DLD transfer fee: 4% of purchase price
- Agency commission: typically 2% + VAT
- Mortgage registration: 0.25% of loan amount
- Trustee office and admin fees: AED 4,000–5,000
- Valuation fee: AED 2,500–3,500 for financed purchases
Factor in developer service charges when comparing communities — they range widely by district.