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Dubai property in the first half of 2026
Official Dubai Land Department totals for January to June 2026.
Ready vs off-plan sales, H1 2026
Median price per sq ft by area, 2026 to date
Sources: Dubai Land Department, H1 2026 (via Emirates 24|7) · DXB Interact, area medians 1 Jan - 28 Sep 2026
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Registered sales from 1 January to 28 September 2026. Sort by the number that matters to you, then fly to the area in 3D.
Data: DXB Interact (DLD-registered sales), medians for all property types, captured 28 Sep 2026. Gross yield is before service charges and costs. Figures are for guidance, not a valuation.
Every step, from offer to title deed
How a Dubai property deal works, in plain language. Ask Nour about any step.
- Set budget and financingGet a mortgage pre-approval if you need finance, and keep about 7% of the price aside for fees.
- Choose and verify the propertyCheck the title deed, service charges and recent registered prices for the building.
- Sign Form F (MOU)The RERA sales agreement between buyer and seller, usually with a 10% security deposit cheque.
Deposit often 10% - Developer NOCThe seller clears service charges and obtains the No Objection Certificate for transfer.
- Bank valuation and final offerIf financed, the bank values the property and issues the final offer letter.
- Transfer at a DLD trustee officePay the 4% DLD fee and trustee fee; the new title deed is issued in your name.
4% DLD transfer fee
- Pick the developer and projectCheck the developer track record and that the project is registered with RERA.
- Reserve and sign the SPAA booking payment secures the unit; the Sale and Purchase Agreement sets the payment plan.
- Register on OqoodThe sale is registered with DLD on Oqood; the 4% DLD fee applies to off-plan too.
4% DLD fee - Pay by milestones into escrowInstalments go to the project escrow account, linked to construction progress.
- Handover and title deedSnag the unit at completion, settle the final payment and receive the title deed.
- Price it on evidenceCompare recent registered sales in your building and area, like the numbers on this page.
- Sign Form A with a brokerThe listing agreement between seller and a RERA-licensed broker, required to advertise.
- Get a Trakheesi permitEvery property advert in Dubai needs a DLD advertising permit.
- Agree terms and sign Form FBuyer and seller sign the MOU; the seller then applies for the developer NOC.
- Clear any mortgage and transferOutstanding loans are settled at transfer; you receive the proceeds at the trustee office.
- Agree rent and termsUsually paid in 1 to 4 cheques, plus a security deposit.
- Sign the tenancy contractUse the standard Dubai unified tenancy contract.
- Register on EjariEvery tenancy must be registered; about AED 155 online. Needed for utilities and visas.
AED 155 online - Connect utilitiesActivate DEWA electricity and water with your Ejari number.
How much cash do you need on day one?
An estimate using the standard Dubai fees. Your bank, broker and developer may charge extra.
What buyers ask first
What does it cost to buy a property in Dubai?
Plan for the Dubai Land Department transfer fee of 4% of the price, trustee office registration (AED 4,200 from AED 500,000; AED 2,100 below), the title deed fee (AED 250 plus small fees) and, if you use a mortgage, 0.25% of the loan for mortgage registration. Agency commission is commonly around 2% and is negotiable.
Can foreigners buy property in Dubai?
Yes. Foreign nationals can buy freehold property in designated areas, which include most of the districts on this map such as Downtown, Dubai Marina, Business Bay, JVC and Palm Jumeirah.
How much can I borrow as an expat?
For a first home, UAE Central Bank rules typically allow non-UAE nationals up to 80% loan-to-value on properties up to AED 5 million and up to 70% above that. Your bank decides the final amount.
Does buying property give me a UAE visa?
Property worth at least AED 2 million can qualify an investor for the 10-year Golden Visa, subject to conditions. Check the current rules with ICP or GDRFA before you buy.
Off-plan or ready: what is the difference?
Off-plan is bought from a developer before completion, paid in stages into a RERA escrow account and registered on Oqood. Ready property transfers immediately at a DLD trustee office. In H1 2026, off-plan made up 58,840 of 86,000 sales in Dubai (DLD).
Is Nour a licensed broker?
No. Nour is an AI guide that explains the market and the process using published data. For viewings, offers and contracts, we connect you with a human advisor, and you should always confirm legal and financial points with DLD, your bank or a RERA-licensed broker.
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