UAE Property & Land Calculators
Dubai DLD 4% transfer fee, net rental yield, off-plan payment milestones, service charge per square foot, villa BUA plot coverage and holiday-home short-term ROI calculators.
- DLD Transfer Fee
- 4.0%
- Dubai Land Department
- Agency Commission
- 2.0%
- Typical
- Gross Yield
- 6–8%
- Dubai apartments
Localized Calculators
Every UAE calculator in the ParcelSizer registry, each running entirely in your browser with the jurisdiction's currency, units and statutory rules.
- Dubai DLD 4% Transfer Fee CalculatorCalculate the Dubai Land Department 4% transfer fee, agency commission, trustee fee and NOC charges on a property purchase.
- Dubai Net Rental Yield CalculatorCalculate gross and net rental yield on a Dubai property after service charges, management fees and vacancy, with a NOI sensitivity matrix.
- Off-Plan Payment Milestone CalculatorModel the payment milestones of a Dubai off-plan purchase, from the 10% booking deposit through construction-linked instalments to handover.
- Dubai Service Charge per SqFt CalculatorCalculate the annual service charge on a Dubai property from the per-square-foot rate, and see its impact on net rental yield.
- Villa BUA & Plot Coverage CalculatorCheck a Dubai villa's built-up area against plot coverage, floor space index and setback rules set by the municipality.
- Dubai Holiday Home Short-Term ROI CalculatorMeasure the cash-on-cash return of a Dubai holiday home after DET permit, management, cleaning and platform fees, with a DSCR check.
Statutory Tax Cheat-Sheet
The transfer-tax, stamp-duty or equivalent tiers and rates that apply in UAE, as published in the current schedule.
Regional Benchmark Reference
| Jurisdiction / Tier | Rate or Limit | Statutory Note |
|---|---|---|
| DLD fee | 4.0% | Transfer |
| Agency | 2.0% | Commission |
| Trustee | AED 4,200 | Fixed |
Formula & Statutory Rule
dld_fee = price × 4%; agency = price × commission_ratenet_yield = (annual_rent − service_charge) / price × 100Frequently Asked Questions
What is the DLD transfer fee?
Dubai charges a 4% Dubai Land Department transfer fee, typically split between buyer and seller.
What is a service charge?
A service charge is an annual per-square-foot levy for building maintenance and shared facilities.
How do off-plan milestones work?
Off-plan purchases are paid in stages tied to construction progress, often 10% on booking and the balance on handover.
Is short-term letting allowed?
Holiday-home letting requires a permit from the Department of Economy and Tourism.