Booking Fee

Amount: Typically AED 30,000−50,000 (USD 8,200−13,600).
Paid when signing the booking agreement, this fee confirms your intent to purchase the selected property. The amount is credited toward the initial down payment.

Down Payment

Amount: Usually 20% of the property price, including the previously paid booking fee.
Paid upon signing the Sales and Purchase Agreement (SPA). The down payment secures the client’s intent to proceed with the transaction and guarantees their rights to the chosen property.

Government Registration Fees

Amount: 4% of the property price (Dubai) or 2% (Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and Ras Al Khaimah).
These fees are paid to the government authorities of the respective emirate and are mandatory for registering property ownership.

Administrative Fees (Admin Fee)

Amount: Approximately AED 5,000 (USD 1,360).
This fee covers document processing and administrative services related to the property purchase.

Payment Plan

Payment plan options vary by developer, with common schemes being 60/40 or 70/30. In these plans:
60% or 70% is paid in stages during construction.
The remaining 40% or 30% is paid upon handover of the property.

Title Deed

Amount: Typically AED 600 (USD 165).
Issuance of the Title Deed confirms the final registration of property ownership.

Service Charge

Service charges are paid annually and depend on the property’s size and the terms of the management company. These fees cover the maintenance of common areas and residential infrastructure. The property owner is always responsible for paying service charges, regardless of whether the property is rented out.