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Buying in Dubai (UAE) from the UK

The asking price is only part of what you pay. DLD fees, legal fees, surveys and mortgage costs can add thousands. See the full amount before you make an offer.

  • Expected tax and fees
  • Cash needed on the day
  • In your own currency

Costs on top of the price

AED 65,070

Any buyer ·

4.3% of the price
4.3%of the price
Dubai Land Department feeAED 60,000
Title deed & DLD service feesAED 270
Trustee office (registration trustee)AED 4,200
Independent surveyAED 600
Cash needed if you buy outrightAED 1,565,070

≈ £13,136 in your currency · cash needed if you buy outright ≈ £315,953

What do you want to work out?

What do you want to work out?

Every tax and fee on top of the price, for where you live and where you're buying.

Price

You are buying as

Your situation

Survey or inspection
Buying with a mortgage
Paying an agent or finder

Costs on top of the price

AED 65,0704.3% of the price
Dubai Land Department fee4% of the price
Title deed & DLD service feesTitle deed AED 250 plus knowledge and innovation fees; a map fee can apply
Trustee office (registration trustee)AED 2,000 + VAT below AED 500k, AED 4,000 + VAT from AED 500k
Independent surveyOptional, strongly advised for older homes
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Price

AED 1,500,000

Costs on top

AED 65,070

Cash needed if you buy outright

AED 1,565,070

What could it be worth?

We don't show future scenarios for Dubai (UAE) because there's no official national house price history we can use. We'd rather show nothing than guess.

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Buying from abroadLiving in the United Kingdom, citizen of the United Kingdom, buying in Dubai (UAE)
What changes for you
  • You pay the same taxes as a local buyer.
You'll need
  • A passport and Emirates ID if you live there
  • A registered trustee office for the transfer
Rules for foreign buyers
  • Foreigners can buy freehold homes in designated areas, which covers most of Dubai's main districts.
In your currency

£13,136

Cash needed ≈ £315,953

1 AED =GBP

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Same price at home
🇦🇪 Dubai (UAE)4.3%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom2.5%

A £302,817 home in the United Kingdom would cost about £7,541 on top, as a local buyer.

Good to know
  • Rules shown are for Dubai (UAE), checked against official sources on 16 Oct 2026. Always confirm with a local lawyer before you commit.
Up to dateRules last updated 16 Oct 2026Checked against official sources 16 Oct 2026Next check by 23 Oct 2026 · checked every weekSources: Dubai Land Department, Dubai Land Department · How we work it out

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Questions

Buying in Dubai (UAE): common questions

How much is DLD fees on AED 1,500,000 in Dubai (UAE)?

Any buyer: DLD fees come to about AED 60,000. All buying costs together come to about AED 65,070, or 4.3% of the price. Change the price or buyer type above to see your own figure.

Do foreign buyers pay more in Dubai (UAE)?

No. Foreign buyers pay the same purchase taxes as local buyers in Dubai (UAE). Some rules on who can buy, or which rate applies, can still depend on where you live.

Can foreigners buy property in Dubai (UAE)?

Foreigners can buy freehold homes in designated areas, which covers most of Dubai's main districts.

What do I need to buy a home in Dubai (UAE) from abroad?

A passport and Emirates ID if you live there. A registered trustee office for the transfer.

When were these Dubai (UAE) rules last checked?

We last updated the figures on 16 Oct 2026 and checked them against official sources on 16 Oct 2026. We check every country every week, and show a warning if a check is overdue.

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Costs on top
AED 65,070
Cash needed
AED 1,565,070