Published 19 Jul 2026 · Updated 12 Aug 2026 · 1 min read · By UAE Info Portal Editorial Team, Editorial Team
Reviewed by UAE Info Portal Editorial Team, Editorial Team
The Dubai Land Department (DLD) transfer fee is 4% of the property's purchase price, payable at the time of transfer. On a AED 1 million property, this comes to AED 40,000. This fee is separate from and in addition to agency commission, trustee office charges, and NOC fees, all of which stack on top of the purchase price to determine the total cash needed on transfer day.
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No - it's a fixed government fee set by the Dubai Land Department, not negotiable with the seller or agent.
Payment responsibility can sometimes be negotiated as part of the sale agreement, though it's commonly the buyer's responsibility - check what's agreed in your specific transaction.
Yes, though off-plan purchases can have different payment timing and structures - check specifics for your purchase type.
It's the primary one, though other smaller administrative fees (like trustee office charges) also apply.
Use the property purchase cost calculator to get the full breakdown for your specific property price.
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