Dubai has no annual property tax, no income tax and no capital-gains tax on real estate. However, owners should plan for the following recurring and one-time costs.
On purchase: 4% DLD transfer fee, AED 4,200 Oqood (off-plan) or AED 4,000 title-deed issuance (ready), plus agency fees. On ongoing basis: annual service charges (AED 10–30/sqft depending on area and amenities), and Dubai municipality housing fee (5% of annual rental value, billed monthly via DEWA).
Short-term rental operators must also pay the Tourism Dirham (AED 7–15 per room per night). For most owners, the total annual carrying cost is 1.5–2.5% of property value.
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