DLD Valuation Certificate (Taqyeem)

Taqyeem is the Dubai Land Department's valuation service. Its certified value, not your purchase price, is what Golden Visa eligibility is tested against.

Updated 23 August 2026 - consistent with the April 2026 DLD-GDRFA unified workflow Written by Home Guide Dubai research desk Reviewer: pending appointment

Taqyeem is the Dubai Land Department's property valuation service. It produces a valuation certificate stating DLD's assessed value of a property, distinct from what you happened to pay for it. This matters wherever a process tests a property's certified value rather than its price - the golden visa being the obvious case, since eligibility rests on the DLD-certified value reaching AED 2 million on the day you apply. A buyer whose purchase price and current market value differ may use a valuation certificate to evidence where the property stands today.

Why it matters When price and value diverge, DLD's valuation is the number that counts.

Where this comes up

The AED 2 million rule

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DLD Valuation Certificate in Dubai?

Taqyeem is the Dubai Land Department's valuation service. Its certified value, not your purchase price, is what Golden Visa eligibility is tested against.

Why does DLD Valuation Certificate matter?

When price and value diverge, DLD's valuation is the number that counts.

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