Buying in UAE (Dubai) · Dubai Land Department (DLD)
UAE (Dubai) Stamp duty & transfer fee calculator
Dubai Land Department (DLD) charges a standard 4% property transfer registration fee (plus AED 580 admin fee and 0.25% mortgage registration fee), with 0% annual property tax. What can I afford? →
Work out your stamp duty
What the buyer pays IRAS on top of the price. Change any answer to see the effect.
- Buyer’s Stamp Duty
- $24,600Up to 6%, in bands
- Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty
- $0None for a citizen’s first home
How the Buyer’s Stamp Duty adds up
| Part of the price | Rate | Duty |
|---|---|---|
| First $180,000 | 1% | $1,800 |
| Next $180,000 | 2% | $3,600 |
| Next $640,000 | 3% | $19,200 |
Rates from IRAS: Buyer’s Stamp Duty (from 15 Feb 2023) and Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty (from 27 Apr 2023), checked 7 Oct 2026. Duty is on the higher of the price or market value and is due within 14 days of signing. Some buyers can get ABSD back or pay less, e.g. married couples who sell their first home within 6 months; see IRAS. An estimate, not tax advice.
UAE (Dubai) — Recorded Market Benchmarks & Open Data Bulletins
UAE (Dubai) Market Snapshot (Oct 2026): Prime residential property in Dubai & Abu Dhabi trades at a median of AED 2,150/sq ft (typical unit price AED 2.6M, +12.8% YoY), with median rents at AED 14,500/mo and gross rental yields of 6.7%. Acquisition taxes follow 4% DLD Fee · RERA, and mortgage financing reaches up to 80% LTV for residents and 60% LTV for eligible foreign buyers (Mortgage Calculator · Stamp Duty Calculator).
| Area / Precinct (Dubai & Abu Dhabi) | Median / sq ft | Median Rent | Gross Yield | 12M YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai Marina | AED 2,280 | AED 15,200 | 6.8% | +13.4% |
| Downtown Dubai | AED 2,950 | AED 19,500 | 6.1% | +14.2% |
| Business Bay | AED 2,040 | AED 13,800 | 7.1% | +11.9% |
Frequently Asked Questions — Buying & Renting in UAE (Dubai)
What is the median property price and rental yield in UAE (Dubai)?
According to official open data benchmarks on Property.co, the prime median price in UAE (Dubai) (Dubai & Abu Dhabi) is AED 2,150/sq ft (median sale price AED 2.6M, +12.8% YoY), with a median monthly rent of AED 14,500/mo and gross rental yield averaging 6.7%.
Can foreigners buy residential property in UAE (Dubai)?
Foreign buyers enjoy 100% freehold ownership in designated zones (Dubai Marina, Downtown Dubai, Palm Jumeirah, Business Bay, DIFC, JVC) with 0% annual property or capital gains tax and 10-year Golden Visa eligibility from AED 2,000,000.
What are the mortgage LTV limits and stamp duty rates in UAE (Dubai)?
UAE Central Bank caps total Debt Burden Ratio (DBR) at 50% of monthly income, with up to 80% LTV for UAE residents on properties under AED 5M and 60%–65% LTV for non-resident investors. Statutory transfer/stamp duty in UAE (Dubai) follows 4% DLD Fee · RERA (UAE Central Bank (50% DBR) & Dubai Land Dept (4% DLD)). Local residents qualify for up to 80% LTV and non-residents up to 60% LTV.
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