Dubai fees checked for 2026
Free calculators for buying, renting and investing in UAE property, built around the actual fees set by the Dubai Land Department, RERA and UAE banks.
2 bed apartment, Dubai Marina Live example
Price AED 1,800,000
Fees to budget AED 0
4% DLD transfer
Trustee fee incl. VAT
Every number in a UAE property deal
Free calculators for every number in a UAE property deal, grouped by what you are doing.
Buying
- Live DLD Transfer Fee Calculator Every Dubai Land Department and trustee charge for your purchase. Open calculator
- Live Total Buying Cost Calculator Down payment, fees and commission in one number. Open calculator
- Live Off-Plan Payment Plan Calculator See each instalment and when it falls due. Open calculator
- Live Golden Visa Property Checker Check if your property qualifies for a Golden Visa. Open calculator
- Live Abu Dhabi Transfer Fee Calculator Registration costs for property in Abu Dhabi. Open calculator
- Live Price per Sq Ft Calculator Compare listings fairly and convert sq ft to sq m. Open calculator
Mortgages
- Live UAE Mortgage Calculator Monthly payment, interest and full repayment schedule. Open calculator
- Live Mortgage Affordability Calculator How much a UAE bank is likely to lend you. Open calculator
- Live Down Payment Calculator Minimum deposit based on price and residency. Open calculator
- Live Early Settlement Calculator What it costs to pay off your mortgage early. Open calculator
- Live Mortgage Buyout Calculator Whether switching banks actually saves money. Open calculator
Renting
- Live Dubai Rent Increase Calculator The maximum increase your landlord can apply. Open calculator
- Live Moving In Cost Calculator Ejari, DEWA, deposit and agency fees for a new rental. Open calculator
- Live Rent vs Mortgage Calculator Your monthly rent against a mortgage on the same home. Open calculator
- Live Rent vs Buy Calculator Compare the true cost of renting and owning. Open calculator
Investing
- Live Rental Yield Calculator Gross and net yield after service charges. Open calculator
- Live Property ROI Calculator Total return including capital growth and rent. Open calculator
- Live Service Charge Estimator Annual service charges by community and size. Open calculator
- Live Holiday Home Income Estimator Short term rental income after costs. Open calculator
Guides
The rules behind the numbers, explained with real examples.
- 8 min read The real cost of buying property in Dubai Down payment, DLD fees, agent and bank charges, and the cash you actually need on transfer day.
- 6 min read How Dubai rent increases work The RERA index brackets, the 90 day notice rule, and what to do when an increase looks wrong.
- 7 min read How much mortgage can I get in the UAE? The 50% debt burden rule, loan to value caps, and why savings often limit you before salary does.
- 8 min read Renting vs buying in Dubai: which makes sense? Monthly costs, upfront cash and how long you need to stay before buying beats renting.
How it works
- 1
Enter the price
Type it or drag the slider. Results update as you go.
- 2
Pick your situation
Ready or off-plan, cash or mortgage, with or without an agent.
- 3
See every dirham
An itemised breakdown with the cash you need on transfer day.
Buying soon? Start with the transfer fees.
It takes ten seconds and it is the number most buyers underestimate.