UAE off-plan glossary

DLD fee

The 4% Dubai Land Department registration fee charged on every property transfer, payable on top of the unit price.

The Dubai Land Department (DLD) charges a one-off 4% registration fee on the sale price of any Dubai property transaction. The fee is paid by the buyer at the time of the initial off-plan purchase (often split with the developer in promotional waivers) or on the secondary-market transfer.

On top of the 4%, buyers usually pay an Oqood registration administration fee (AED 5,000–3,000) plus broker commission (2% of price + 5% VAT) if a broker was involved. Equivalent registration fees apply in Abu Dhabi (4%) and Sharjah (2–4%).