The sale price isn't what you walk away with. Cost of selling a house in Dubai (UAE): estate agent fees, legal costs, certificates and what you walk away with after paying off the mortgage, plus the tax rules on any gain. Free.
Costs on top of the price
AED 65,070
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What selling costs, from agent and legal fees to paying off the mortgage, and what you'd walk away with.
Costs of selling
Sale price
AED 1,500,000Selling costs
AED 36,500You walk away with
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Typical costs, not a quote. Agent fees are negotiable and legal fees vary; ask for quotes. Tax on any gain depends on your circumstances: check with a tax adviser before you sell.
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Typically about 2.4% of the price on a AED 1,500,000 home: estate agent about AED 31,500, certificates and other costs about AED 5,000. Agent fees are negotiable.
There is no capital gains tax for individuals selling a home in the UAE, and nothing is withheld from non-resident sellers.
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.
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.
Foreigners can buy freehold homes in designated areas, which covers most of Dubai's main districts.
A passport and Emirates ID if you live there. A registered trustee office for the transfer.
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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