Dubai property buying costs calculator (DLD fee and more)
Work out the DLD 4% transfer fee and every other cost of buying property in Dubai, off-plan or resale, cash or mortgage, in dirhams and euros.
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Buying costs calculator
Everything you pay on top of the price, in dirhams and euros. Off-plan launches carry no broker fee for the buyer; resales usually do.
Fees as published by the Dubai Land Department and typical bank and developer charges, October 2026. Developer admin fees and bank fees vary; ask for the exact figures before you sign.
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