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DLD fees on a AED 1,000,000 home Dubai (UAE)

DLD fees on a AED 1,000,000 home in Dubai (UAE): AED 40,000 (any buyer). All buying costs together come to about AED 45,070 (4.5% of the price). Pick your buyer type below, or add your own quotes.

Expected tax and fees
Cash needed on the day
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Costs on top of the price

AED 45,070

Any buyer ·

4.5% of the price

Dubai Land Department feeAED 40,000

Title deed & DLD service feesAED 270

Trustee office (registration trustee)AED 4,200

Independent surveyAED 600

Cash needed if you buy outrightAED 1,045,070

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Costs on top of the price

AED 45,0704.5% 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 1,000,000

Costs on top

AED 45,070

Cash needed if you buy outright

AED 1,045,070

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.

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

Estimates only, to help you plan. Not tax, legal, mortgage, investment or financial advice. Rules and prices change, and your situation may differ: always confirm figures with a qualified solicitor, notary, tax adviser or lender before you commit. Partner links and adverts are labelled; they never change your result.

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Buying in Dubai (UAE): common questions

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

Any buyer: DLD fees come to about AED 40,000. All buying costs together come to about AED 45,070, or 4.5% 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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