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Broker commission is not fixed by law
No official rate exists; the broker's fee is whatever the written brokerage agreement says, or prevailing practice.
What the source says
"The Real Estate Broker's remuneration will be determined by agreement, and in absence of agreement, remuneration will be determined according to prevailing practice."
Bylaw No. (85) of 2006 Regulating the Real Estate Brokers Register, Article 27
| Status | Confirmed - The official source states this rule in the words quoted. |
|---|---|
| Instrument | Bylaw No. (85) of 2006 Regulating the Real Estate Brokers Register, Article 27 |
| Authority | Dubai Land Department |
| In force since | 2006 |
| Last checked | 16 October 2026 |
| Source | Dubai Land Department |
Read the full guide
This rule is explained in context, with the costs and steps around it, in Cost of Buying Property in Dubai (2026): Every Fee, Verified.
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Cite this rule
Home Guide Dubai, "Broker commission is not fixed by law", Dubai property rules register, last checked 16 October 2026.
https://homeguidedubai.com/rules/broker-no-fixed-commission/
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this still the rule today?
We last read the source on 16 October 2026. Rules in Dubai change by circular and by edits to service pages, often without notice. Check the source linked above, and ask Dubai Land Department in writing before a large payment.
Where does this rule come from?
Bylaw No. (85) of 2006 Regulating the Real Estate Brokers Register, Article 27, published by Dubai Land Department. The quote on this page is copied word for word from that source.
Sources
- Bylaw No. (85) of 2006 Regulating the Real Estate Brokers Register, Article 27 - Dubai Land Department - accessed 16 October 2026
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