{
 "name": "Dubai property rules register",
 "publisher": "Home Guide Dubai",
 "url": "https://homeguidedubai.com/rules/",
 "updated": "2026-11-03",
 "terms": "Free to reuse and cite with a link to the rule page. Quotes are from the named official sources; this is general information, not legal advice.",
 "count": 60,
 "rules": [
  {
   "id": "foreign-ownership-designated-areas",
   "url": "https://homeguidedubai.com/rules/foreign-ownership-designated-areas/",
   "topic": "Ownership",
   "title": "Where foreigners can own property",
   "rule": "Non-UAE nationals may own freehold, or hold usufruct or leasehold for up to 99 years, only in areas the Ruler designates.",
   "status": "confirmed",
   "quote": "Subject to the approval of the Ruler, non-UAE nationals may, in certain areas determined by the Ruler, be granted the following rights: a. Freehold ownership of Real Property without time restrictions; and b. Usufruct or leasehold over Real Property for a period not exceeding ninety-nine (99) years.",
   "instrument": "Law No. (7) of 2006 Concerning Real Property Registration, Article 4",
   "authority": "Dubai Government",
   "in_force_since": "2006",
   "last_checked": "2026-09-26",
   "source_url": "https://dlp.dubai.gov.ae/Legislation%20Reference/2006/Law%20No.%20(7)%20of%202006.html",
   "note": null,
   "other_source": null,
   "guide": "https://homeguidedubai.com/glossary/freehold-areas/"
  },
  {
   "id": "freehold-conversion-szr-al-jaddaf",
   "url": "https://homeguidedubai.com/rules/freehold-conversion-szr-al-jaddaf/",
   "topic": "Ownership",
   "title": "Freehold conversion: Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Jaddaf",
   "rule": "Owners of 457 plots on Sheikh Zayed Road and in Al Jaddaf may convert to freehold for all nationalities. The fee is 30% of DLD's valuation.",
   "status": "confirmed",
   "quote": "A total of 457 plots are eligible for conversion to freehold: 128 plots along Sheikh Zayed Road and 329 plots in Al Jaddaf.",
   "instrument": "DLD announcement, 19 January 2025",
   "authority": "Dubai Land Department",
   "in_force_since": "2025-01-19",
   "last_checked": "2026-09-26",
   "source_url": "https://dubailand.gov.ae/en/news-media/dubai-land-department-enables-private-property-owners-on-sheikh-zayed-road-and-al-jaddaf-to-convert-to-freehold-ownership/",
   "note": "We could not find a numbered instrument behind the announcement, and DLD has not published the list of plots.",
   "other_source": null,
   "guide": "https://homeguidedubai.com/freehold-conversion/"
  },
  {
   "id": "dld-only-registrar",
   "url": "https://homeguidedubai.com/rules/dld-only-registrar/",
   "topic": "Ownership",
   "title": "DLD is the only registrar of property rights",
   "rule": "Only the Dubai Land Department can register property rights and long-term leases in Dubai.",
   "status": "confirmed",
   "quote": "The Department will be the only entity authorised to register Real Property Rights and long-term leasehold contracts provided for in Article (4) of this Law.",
   "instrument": "Law No. (7) of 2006, Article 6",
   "authority": "Dubai Government",
   "in_force_since": "2006",
   "last_checked": "2026-09-26",
   "source_url": "https://dlp.dubai.gov.ae/Legislation%20Reference/2006/Law%20No.%20(7)%20of%202006.html",
   "note": null,
   "other_source": null,
   "guide": "https://homeguidedubai.com/glossary/dld/"
  },
  {
   "id": "register-evidentiary-value",
   "url": "https://homeguidedubai.com/rules/register-evidentiary-value/",
   "topic": "Ownership",
   "title": "The property register is conclusive",
   "rule": "What the DLD register records is binding on everyone unless proved to be fraud or forgery.",
   "status": "confirmed",
   "quote": "This Property Register will have absolute evidentiary value against all parties and the validity of its data may not be impugned unless it is proven to be the result of fraud or forgery.",
   "instrument": "Law No. (7) of 2006, Article 7",
   "authority": "Dubai Government",
   "in_force_since": "2006",
   "last_checked": "2026-09-26",
   "source_url": "https://dlp.dubai.gov.ae/Legislation%20Reference/2006/Law%20No.%20(7)%20of%202006.html",
   "note": null,
   "other_source": null,
   "guide": "https://homeguidedubai.com/glossary/title-deed/"
  },
  {
   "id": "title-deed-evidentiary-value",
   "url": "https://homeguidedubai.com/rules/title-deed-evidentiary-value/",
   "topic": "Ownership",
   "title": "The title deed is proof of ownership",
   "rule": "A DLD title deed is absolute evidence of the property rights it records.",
   "status": "confirmed",
   "quote": "Title deeds mentioned in Article (22) of this Law will have absolute evidentiary value in verifying Real Property Rights.",
   "instrument": "Law No. (7) of 2006, Article 24",
   "authority": "Dubai Government",
   "in_force_since": "2006",
   "last_checked": "2026-09-26",
   "source_url": "https://dlp.dubai.gov.ae/Legislation%20Reference/2006/Law%20No.%20(7)%20of%202006.html",
   "note": null,
   "other_source": null,
   "guide": "https://homeguidedubai.com/glossary/title-deed/"
  },
  {
   "id": "broker-no-fixed-commission",
   "url": "https://homeguidedubai.com/rules/broker-no-fixed-commission/",
   "topic": "Ownership",
   "title": "Broker commission is not fixed by law",
   "rule": "No official rate exists; the broker's fee is whatever the written brokerage agreement says, or prevailing practice.",
   "status": "confirmed",
   "quote": "The Real Estate Broker's remuneration will be determined by agreement, and in absence of agreement, remuneration will be determined according to prevailing practice.",
   "instrument": "Bylaw No. (85) of 2006 Regulating the Real Estate Brokers Register, Article 27",
   "authority": "Dubai Land Department",
   "in_force_since": "2006",
   "last_checked": "2026-10-16",
   "source_url": "https://dubailand.gov.ae/media/zrrd4qw4/en-legislation.pdf",
   "note": null,
   "other_source": null,
   "guide": "https://homeguidedubai.com/buying-costs/"
  },
  {
   "id": "broker-registration-number",
   "url": "https://homeguidedubai.com/rules/broker-registration-number/",
   "topic": "Ownership",
   "title": "A broker must show a registration number",
   "rule": "Every licensed broker carries a card with a register number that must appear on all their correspondence.",
   "status": "confirmed",
   "quote": "The name and registration number entered in the Register must appear in all correspondence and reports issued by the Real Estate Broker.",
   "instrument": "Bylaw No. (85) of 2006, Article 12",
   "authority": "Dubai Land Department",
   "in_force_since": "2006",
   "last_checked": "2026-09-26",
   "source_url": "https://dubailand.gov.ae/media/zrrd4qw4/en-legislation.pdf",
   "note": null,
   "other_source": null,
   "guide": "https://homeguidedubai.com/glossary/rera/"
  },
  {
   "id": "sale-registration-fee",
   "url": "https://homeguidedubai.com/rules/sale-registration-fee/",
   "topic": "Fees",
   "title": "The 4% sale registration fee",
   "rule": "DLD charges 4% of the sale price: 2% from the seller and 2% from the buyer, unless the contract moves it.",
   "status": "confirmed",
   "quote": "Seller: 2% of the sale value / Buyer: 2% of the sale value",
   "instrument": "DLD Property sale registration service; Executive Council Resolution No. (30) of 2013",
   "authority": "Dubai Land Department",
   "in_force_since": "2013",
   "last_checked": "2026-10-16",
   "source_url": "https://dubailand.gov.ae/en/eservices/property-sale-registration/",
   "note": "Resolution 30 of 2013, Article 3: unless agreed otherwise, the fee is shared equally by seller and purchaser. In practice most contracts place the whole 4% on the buyer.",
   "other_source": null,
   "guide": "https://homeguidedubai.com/buying-costs/"
  },
  {
   "id": "trustee-fee-sale",
   "url": "https://homeguidedubai.com/rules/trustee-fee-sale/",
   "topic": "Fees",
   "title": "Registration trustee fee on a sale",
   "rule": "The trustee charges AED 4,000 plus VAT on a sale of AED 500,000 or more, and AED 2,000 plus VAT below it.",
   "status": "confirmed",
   "quote": "AED 4,000 + VAT If the sale value is AED 500,000 or more / AED 2,000 + VAT If the sale value is less than AED 500,000",
   "instrument": "DLD Property sale registration service",
   "authority": "Dubai Land Department",
   "in_force_since": null,
   "last_checked": "2026-10-16",
   "source_url": "https://dubailand.gov.ae/en/eservices/property-sale-registration/",
   "note": "Broker sites quoting AED 2,100 and 4,200 are the same fees with VAT included.",
   "other_source": null,
   "guide": "https://homeguidedubai.com/buying-costs/"
  },
  {
   "id": "title-deed-fee",
   "url": "https://homeguidedubai.com/rules/title-deed-fee/",
   "topic": "Fees",
   "title": "Title deed fee",
   "rule": "Issuing a title deed costs AED 250, plus a map fee and AED 20 in knowledge and innovation fees.",
   "status": "confirmed",
   "quote": "AED 250 Title Deed Certificate Issuance Fee",
   "instrument": "DLD Property sale registration service; Resolution 30 of 2013, Table 1 row 22",
   "authority": "Dubai Land Department",
   "in_force_since": "2013",
   "last_checked": "2026-10-16",
   "source_url": "https://dubailand.gov.ae/en/eservices/property-sale-registration/",
   "note": null,
   "other_source": null,
   "guide": "https://homeguidedubai.com/buying-costs/"
  },
  {
   "id": "mortgage-registration-fee",
   "url": "https://homeguidedubai.com/rules/mortgage-registration-fee/",
   "topic": "Fees",
   "title": "Mortgage registration fee",
   "rule": "Registering a mortgage costs 0.25% of the loan, plus AED 250 and AED 20, with a trustee fee of AED 4,000 plus VAT.",
   "status": "confirmed",
   "quote": "0.25% of the mortgage value",
   "instrument": "DLD Mortgage registration service; Resolution 30 of 2013, Table 1 row 10",
   "authority": "Dubai Land Department",
   "in_force_since": "2013",
   "last_checked": "2026-10-16",
   "source_url": "https://dubailand.gov.ae/en/eservices/request-for-mortgage-registration/",
   "note": "The AED 290 admin fee quoted on broker sites appears on no DLD page.",
   "other_source": null,
   "guide": "https://homeguidedubai.com/golden-visa/mortgage/"
  },
  {
   "id": "mortgage-release-fee",
   "url": "https://homeguidedubai.com/rules/mortgage-release-fee/",
   "topic": "Fees",
   "title": "Mortgage release fee",
   "rule": "Releasing a mortgage costs AED 1,000, plus AED 250 for the new deed, AED 20, and AED 300 plus VAT at the trustee.",
   "status": "confirmed",
   "quote": "AED 1,000 fee for the mortgage removal",
   "instrument": "DLD Mortgage release application; Resolution 30 of 2013, Table 1 row 13",
   "authority": "Dubai Land Department",
   "in_force_since": "2013",
   "last_checked": "2026-10-16",
   "source_url": "https://dubailand.gov.ae/en/eservices/request-for-mortgage-termination/",
   "note": null,
   "other_source": null,
   "guide": "https://homeguidedubai.com/buying-costs/"
  },
  {
   "id": "gift-registration-fee",
   "url": "https://homeguidedubai.com/rules/gift-registration-fee/",
   "topic": "Fees",
   "title": "Gift transfer between close family",
   "rule": "Gifting a property to a parent, spouse or child costs 0.125% of DLD's valuation, with a minimum of AED 2,000.",
   "status": "confirmed",
   "quote": "0.125% of the property valuation with a minimum fee of AED 2,000",
   "instrument": "DLD Property gift registration service; Resolution 30 of 2013, Table 1 row 5",
   "authority": "Dubai Land Department",
   "in_force_since": "2013",
   "last_checked": "2026-10-16",
   "source_url": "https://dubailand.gov.ae/en/eservices/property-gift-registration/",
   "note": null,
   "other_source": null,
   "guide": "https://homeguidedubai.com/buying-costs/"
  },
  {
   "id": "dld-valuation-fee",
   "url": "https://homeguidedubai.com/rules/dld-valuation-fee/",
   "topic": "Fees",
   "title": "DLD valuation fee for a home",
   "rule": "A DLD valuation of an apartment or a villa with its land costs AED 4,000 plus AED 20, issued instantly for residential units.",
   "status": "confirmed",
   "quote": "Residential Units and Attached Villas: Instant / Other Types: 7 Working Days",
   "instrument": "DLD Property valuation service",
   "authority": "Dubai Land Department",
   "in_force_since": null,
   "last_checked": "2026-09-26",
   "source_url": "https://dubailand.gov.ae/en/eservices/property-valuation",
   "note": null,
   "other_source": null,
   "guide": "https://homeguidedubai.com/glossary/dld-valuation-certificate/"
  },
  {
   "id": "vat-residential-sale",
   "url": "https://homeguidedubai.com/rules/vat-residential-sale/",
   "topic": "Fees",
   "title": "VAT on a residential purchase",
   "rule": "A new home's first sale is zero-rated, later residential sales are exempt, and commercial property carries 5%.",
   "status": "confirmed",
   "quote": "A commercial property 5% / A new residential property 0% / An existing residential property Exempt / Bare land Exempt",
   "instrument": "Federal Tax Authority, Real Estate VAT Guide VATGRE1",
   "authority": "Federal Tax Authority",
   "in_force_since": "2018",
   "last_checked": "2026-10-16",
   "source_url": "https://tax.gov.ae/DownloadOpenTextFile?fileUrl=en%2FVAT_VAT_Guides%2FReal_Estate_Guide%2FReal_Estate_Guide_VATGRE1_EN_19_04_2021_EN.pdf",
   "note": null,
   "other_source": null,
   "guide": "https://homeguidedubai.com/buying-costs/"
  },
  {
   "id": "mortgage-early-settlement-cap",
   "url": "https://homeguidedubai.com/rules/mortgage-early-settlement-cap/",
   "topic": "Fees",
   "title": "Early mortgage settlement fee cap",
   "rule": "Banks may charge at most 1% of the outstanding balance or AED 10,000, whichever is less, before VAT, to settle early.",
   "status": "confirmed",
   "quote": "Max 1% of outstanding balance or 10,000, whichever is less",
   "instrument": "Central Bank Resolution 96/2019 amending Appendix 2 of Regulation 29/2011",
   "authority": "Central Bank of the UAE",
   "in_force_since": "2019-10-08",
   "last_checked": "2026-10-16",
   "source_url": "https://rulebook.centralbank.ae/en/rulebook/central-bank-board-directors%E2%80%99-resolution-no-96by-circulation2019-amending-appendix-2",
   "note": "The Central Bank sets no cap on processing or valuation fees; claims of a 1% processing cap are wrong.",
   "other_source": null,
   "guide": "https://homeguidedubai.com/golden-visa/mortgage/"
  },
  {
   "id": "liability-letter-fee-cap",
   "url": "https://homeguidedubai.com/rules/liability-letter-fee-cap/",
   "topic": "Fees",
   "title": "Bank liability letter fee cap",
   "rule": "Banks may charge at most AED 85 before VAT for a home loan liability letter, and AED 150 for an NOC.",
   "status": "confirmed",
   "quote": "Home Loans | Issuance of liability letter | 85",
   "instrument": "Central Bank Resolution 96/2019 amending Appendix 2",
   "authority": "Central Bank of the UAE",
   "in_force_since": "2019-10-08",
   "last_checked": "2026-10-16",
   "source_url": "https://rulebook.centralbank.ae/en/rulebook/central-bank-board-directors%E2%80%99-resolution-no-96by-circulation2019-amending-appendix-2",
   "note": null,
   "other_source": null,
   "guide": "https://homeguidedubai.com/glossary/bank-noc/"
  },
  {
   "id": "housing-fee-tenants",
   "url": "https://homeguidedubai.com/rules/housing-fee-tenants/",
   "topic": "Fees",
   "title": "The 5% municipality housing fee",
   "rule": "Tenants, not owners, pay Dubai Municipality 5% of the annual rent through the electricity bill.",
   "status": "confirmed",
   "quote": "Tenants must pay housing fees to Dubai Municipality, which is calculated at the rate of 5 per cent of the yearly rental charges.",
   "instrument": "u.ae, Leasing a property in the UAE",
   "authority": "UAE Government",
   "in_force_since": null,
   "last_checked": "2026-10-16",
   "source_url": "https://u.ae/en/information-and-services/moving-to-the-uae/leasing-a-property-in-the-uae",
   "note": null,
   "other_source": null,
   "guide": "https://homeguidedubai.com/buying-costs/"
  },
  {
   "id": "mortgage-ltv-caps",
   "url": "https://homeguidedubai.com/rules/mortgage-ltv-caps/",
   "topic": "Fees",
   "title": "Mortgage loan-to-value caps",
   "rule": "Expatriates may borrow up to 80% of a first home under AED 5 million, 70% above, 60% for a second property, and 50% off-plan.",
   "status": "confirmed",
   "quote": "the maximum LTV for mortgages on property being purchased off plans is 50% regardless of purpose, value, or category of purchaser.",
   "instrument": "Central Bank Mortgage Regulations (Circular 31/2013 as amended), Article 3",
   "authority": "Central Bank of the UAE",
   "in_force_since": "2013",
   "last_checked": "2026-10-16",
   "source_url": "https://rulebook.centralbank.ae/en/rulebook/article-3-important-ratios",
   "note": "The regulation has categories for UAE nationals and expatriates only; lower caps quoted to non-residents are bank policy.",
   "other_source": null,
   "guide": "https://homeguidedubai.com/golden-visa/mortgage/"
  },
  {
   "id": "golden-visa-property-threshold",
   "url": "https://homeguidedubai.com/rules/golden-visa-property-threshold/",
   "topic": "Visas",
   "title": "Golden Visa property threshold",
   "rule": "The property Golden Visa needs real estate worth at least AED 2,000,000, wholly owned, with a local-bank mortgage allowed.",
   "status": "confirmed",
   "quote": "The Investor shall own one or more Real Estate with a total value of not less than (AED 2,000,000) two million dirhams, and that the Real Estate is wholly owned by the Investor. It may be a loan, on condition that the loan is from one of the local banks determined by the Competent Local Authority.",
   "instrument": "Cabinet Resolution No. (65) of 2022, annex Regulating Golden Residence Permits, Article 7",
   "authority": "UAE Cabinet",
   "in_force_since": "2022-10-03",
   "last_checked": "2026-09-26",
   "source_url": "https://uaelegislation.gov.ae/en/legislations/1601",
   "note": null,
   "other_source": null,
   "guide": "https://homeguidedubai.com/golden-visa/aed-2-million-rule/"
  },
  {
   "id": "golden-visa-term",
   "url": "https://homeguidedubai.com/rules/golden-visa-term/",
   "topic": "Visas",
   "title": "Golden Visa term for property investors",
   "rule": "The regulation, ICP, GDRFA and DLD give ten years; the federal portal's summary table still says five for real estate.",
   "status": "contradicted",
   "quote": "The residence permit is valid for 10 years and can be extended if the same conditions are met.",
   "instrument": "GDRFA Dubai Golden Residence service card",
   "authority": "GDRFA Dubai",
   "in_force_since": "2022-10-03",
   "last_checked": "2026-09-26",
   "source_url": "https://www.gdrfad.gov.ae/en/services/8ea80da4-f43e-11eb-0320-0050569629e8",
   "note": null,
   "other_source": {
    "quote": "10 years (public investments) / 5 years (real estate investments)",
    "source": "u.ae Golden visa page, updated 28 July 2026",
    "url": "https://u.ae/en/information-and-services/visa-and-emirates-id/residence-visas/golden-visa"
   },
   "guide": "https://homeguidedubai.com/golden-visa/5-or-10-years/"
  },
  {
   "id": "golden-visa-value-measure",
   "url": "https://homeguidedubai.com/rules/golden-visa-value-measure/",
   "topic": "Visas",
   "title": "What the AED 2 million is measured on",
   "rule": "GDRFA tests total value today, certified by DLD; DLD's own page tests the purchase value at the time of purchase.",
   "status": "contradicted",
   "quote": "The applicant must own a property or a group of properties with a total value of no less than AED 2 million.",
   "instrument": "GDRFA Dubai Golden Residence service card",
   "authority": "GDRFA Dubai",
   "in_force_since": null,
   "last_checked": "2026-09-26",
   "source_url": "https://www.gdrfad.gov.ae/en/services/8ea80da4-f43e-11eb-0320-0050569629e8",
   "note": null,
   "other_source": {
    "quote": "owning a property the purchase value of which is equal to or more than 2 million AED at the time of purchase",
    "source": "DLD Golden Visa, investor service page",
    "url": "https://dubailand.gov.ae/en/eservices/request-for-golden-visa-investor/"
   },
   "guide": "https://homeguidedubai.com/golden-visa/aed-2-million-rule/"
  },
  {
   "id": "golden-visa-mortgage-letter",
   "url": "https://homeguidedubai.com/rules/golden-visa-mortgage-letter/",
   "topic": "Visas",
   "title": "Bank letter for a mortgaged Golden Visa property",
   "rule": "A mortgaged property qualifies, but DLD's page describes the required bank letter in two different ways.",
   "status": "contradicted",
   "quote": "In the event that a mortgaged property, a bank letter indicating 2 million AED paid amount as a proof to be provided.",
   "instrument": "DLD Golden Visa, investor service page (description)",
   "authority": "Dubai Land Department",
   "in_force_since": null,
   "last_checked": "2026-09-26",
   "source_url": "https://dubailand.gov.ae/en/eservices/request-for-golden-visa-investor/",
   "note": null,
   "other_source": {
    "quote": "a no-objection bank letter to be submitted indicating that the bank does not object to issuing a residence permit on the property, indicating the paid amount and the balance",
    "source": "the same DLD page (service terms)",
    "url": "https://dubailand.gov.ae/en/eservices/request-for-golden-visa-investor/"
   },
   "guide": "https://homeguidedubai.com/glossary/bank-noc/"
  },
  {
   "id": "golden-visa-lien",
   "url": "https://homeguidedubai.com/rules/golden-visa-lien/",
   "topic": "Visas",
   "title": "Lien on a Golden Visa property",
   "rule": "GDRFA places a lien on the property for the whole ten-year term, and the property may not be sold during it.",
   "status": "confirmed",
   "quote": "It is required to place a lien on the property to ensure the continuity of ownership throughout the validity of the Golden Residency",
   "instrument": "GDRFA Dubai Golden Residence service card",
   "authority": "GDRFA Dubai",
   "in_force_since": null,
   "last_checked": "2026-09-26",
   "source_url": "https://www.gdrfad.gov.ae/en/services/8ea80da4-f43e-11eb-0320-0050569629e8",
   "note": null,
   "other_source": null,
   "guide": "https://homeguidedubai.com/golden-visa/"
  },
  {
   "id": "golden-visa-180-day-exemption",
   "url": "https://homeguidedubai.com/rules/golden-visa-180-day-exemption/",
   "topic": "Visas",
   "title": "Golden Visa and time abroad",
   "rule": "Golden Visa holders are exempt from the rule that voids a residence visa after 180 days outside the UAE.",
   "status": "confirmed",
   "quote": "Golden Residence Permit holders are exempt from the 180-day residency law, as the residency is considered void only if it expires outside the country.",
   "instrument": "GDRFA Dubai Golden Residence service card",
   "authority": "GDRFA Dubai",
   "in_force_since": null,
   "last_checked": "2026-09-26",
   "source_url": "https://www.gdrfad.gov.ae/en/services/8ea80da4-f43e-11eb-0320-0050569629e8",
   "note": null,
   "other_source": null,
   "guide": "https://homeguidedubai.com/glossary/gdrfa-dubai/"
  },
  {
   "id": "golden-visa-children-any-age",
   "url": "https://homeguidedubai.com/rules/golden-visa-children-any-age/",
   "topic": "Visas",
   "title": "Golden Visa sponsorship of children",
   "rule": "The regulation allows children of any age; DLD's Dubai page adds an undertaking that adult children are unmarried.",
   "status": "contradicted",
   "quote": "including the spouse and children, regardless of age and parents, for a renewable period of (10) ten years",
   "instrument": "Cabinet Resolution No. (65) of 2022, annex, Article 3",
   "authority": "UAE Cabinet",
   "in_force_since": "2022-10-03",
   "last_checked": "2026-09-26",
   "source_url": "https://uaelegislation.gov.ae/en/legislations/1601",
   "note": null,
   "other_source": {
    "quote": "An undertaking that the daughters or sons over 18 years of age are not married.",
    "source": "DLD Golden Visa, investor service page",
    "url": "https://dubailand.gov.ae/en/eservices/request-for-golden-visa-investor/"
   },
   "guide": "https://homeguidedubai.com/golden-visa/family-sponsorship/"
  },
  {
   "id": "golden-visa-valuation-certificate",
   "url": "https://homeguidedubai.com/rules/golden-visa-valuation-certificate/",
   "topic": "Visas",
   "title": "A valuation certificate for the Golden Visa",
   "rule": "GDRFA accepts a valuation from a DLD-licensed office; a private service centre's page says a valuation is not accepted.",
   "status": "contradicted",
   "quote": "A property valuation certificate may be accepted through offices licensed by the Dubai Land Department.",
   "instrument": "GDRFA Dubai Golden Residence service card",
   "authority": "GDRFA Dubai",
   "in_force_since": null,
   "last_checked": "2026-09-26",
   "source_url": "https://www.gdrfad.gov.ae/en/services/8ea80da4-f43e-11eb-0320-0050569629e8",
   "note": null,
   "other_source": {
    "quote": "Real estate valuation is not accepted (Arabic text on the ten-year visa page)",
    "source": "Partner service centre page (private operator, not DLD)",
    "url": "https://dldcube.com/en/residency-of-a-property-owner-for-ten-years/"
   },
   "guide": "https://homeguidedubai.com/glossary/dld-valuation-certificate/"
  },
  {
   "id": "golden-visa-fees",
   "url": "https://homeguidedubai.com/rules/golden-visa-fees/",
   "topic": "Visas",
   "title": "Golden Visa fees",
   "rule": "GDRFA lists AED 1,640 of permit lines; DLD's bundle is AED 9,884.75 including medical, Emirates ID and residency confirmation.",
   "status": "confirmed",
   "quote": "Residence permit fee: AED1100 / Knowledge Dirham: AED10 / Innovation Dirham: AED10 / Fee inside the country: AED500 / Delivery: AED20",
   "instrument": "GDRFA Dubai Golden Residence service card",
   "authority": "GDRFA Dubai",
   "in_force_since": null,
   "last_checked": "2026-09-26",
   "source_url": "https://www.gdrfad.gov.ae/en/services/8ea80da4-f43e-11eb-0320-0050569629e8",
   "note": "The two figures measure different things: GDRFA's is the permit alone, DLD's the full applicant bundle. Neither page says so.",
   "other_source": null,
   "guide": "https://homeguidedubai.com/golden-visa/cost/"
  },
  {
   "id": "property-residency-moved-to-gdrfa",
   "url": "https://homeguidedubai.com/rules/property-residency-moved-to-gdrfa/",
   "topic": "Visas",
   "title": "Property visas moved to GDRFA in 2026",
   "rule": "Since 11 April 2026 the Golden, Retiree and Property Residency services are being moved into GDRFA Dubai's system.",
   "status": "confirmed",
   "quote": "the transfer and integration of three key real estate residency services, namely the Golden Residency, the Retiree Residency, and the Property Residency, into the GDRFA Dubai system.",
   "instrument": "Memorandum between GDRFA Dubai and DLD, Government of Dubai Media Office, 11 April 2026",
   "authority": "GDRFA Dubai and DLD",
   "in_force_since": "2026-04-11",
   "last_checked": "2026-09-26",
   "source_url": "https://mediaoffice.ae/en/news/2026/april/11-04/gdrfa",
   "note": "DLD's own Golden Visa page, dated 23 September 2026, still describes a DLD-run service.",
   "other_source": null,
   "guide": "https://homeguidedubai.com/glossary/gdrfa-dubai/"
  },
  {
   "id": "taskeen-no-minimum-value",
   "url": "https://homeguidedubai.com/rules/taskeen-no-minimum-value/",
   "topic": "Visas",
   "title": "Two-year property visa: no minimum value",
   "rule": "A sole owner can get the two-year Taskeen visa regardless of property value; a co-owner needs a share of AED 400,000.",
   "status": "confirmed",
   "quote": "The property owner is allowed to apply for the issuance of a license and residency visa, regardless of the property value.",
   "instrument": "DLD Investor Residence Application (Taskeen) service page",
   "authority": "Dubai Land Department",
   "in_force_since": "2026-04",
   "last_checked": "2026-09-23",
   "source_url": "https://dubailand.gov.ae/en/eservices/request-for-investor-visa/",
   "note": "The page carried an AED 750,000 minimum from at least December 2022 to February 2026. No numbered decision records the change.",
   "other_source": null,
   "guide": "https://homeguidedubai.com/glossary/taskeen/"
  },
  {
   "id": "taskeen-fee",
   "url": "https://homeguidedubai.com/rules/taskeen-fee/",
   "topic": "Visas",
   "title": "Two-year property visa fee",
   "rule": "DLD quotes AED 10,212.50 for the two-year visa; the partner service centre quotes AED 10,545.",
   "status": "contradicted",
   "quote": "Investor visa 2 years: AED 10212.50",
   "instrument": "DLD Investor Residence Application (Taskeen) service page",
   "authority": "Dubai Land Department",
   "in_force_since": null,
   "last_checked": "2026-09-23",
   "source_url": "https://dubailand.gov.ae/en/eservices/request-for-investor-visa/",
   "note": null,
   "other_source": {
    "quote": "AED 10,545.00, renewal AED 8,215.00, 10 to 15 working days",
    "source": "Partner service centre page (private operator)",
    "url": "https://dldcube.com/en/residency-of-a-property-owner-for-two-years/"
   },
   "guide": "https://homeguidedubai.com/two-year-investor-visa/"
  },
  {
   "id": "taskeen-180-day-rule",
   "url": "https://homeguidedubai.com/rules/taskeen-180-day-rule/",
   "topic": "Visas",
   "title": "Two-year property visa and time abroad",
   "rule": "No official page says whether the 180-day absence rule applies to the two-year property visa.",
   "status": "unverified",
   "quote": "investors holding valid residence visas in the UAE",
   "instrument": "u.ae General provisions for the residence visa, exemption list",
   "authority": "UAE Government",
   "in_force_since": null,
   "last_checked": "2026-09-23",
   "source_url": "https://u.ae/en/information-and-services/visa-and-emirates-id/Visa-information/general-provisions-for-the-residence-visa",
   "note": "The exemption names investors without saying whether a property-visa holder is one. Ask GDRFA in writing.",
   "other_source": null,
   "guide": "https://homeguidedubai.com/glossary/taskeen/"
  },
  {
   "id": "residence-visa-180-days",
   "url": "https://homeguidedubai.com/rules/residence-visa-180-days/",
   "topic": "Visas",
   "title": "Residence visas and 180 days abroad",
   "rule": "An expatriate's residence visa is voided automatically after more than 180 continuous days outside the UAE, with listed exemptions.",
   "status": "confirmed",
   "quote": "if an expatriate resident lives outside the UAE for more than 180 days continuously, his/her residence visa will be nullified automatically.",
   "instrument": "u.ae General provisions for the residence visa",
   "authority": "UAE Government",
   "in_force_since": null,
   "last_checked": "2026-09-23",
   "source_url": "https://u.ae/en/information-and-services/visa-and-emirates-id/Visa-information/general-provisions-for-the-residence-visa",
   "note": null,
   "other_source": null,
   "guide": "https://homeguidedubai.com/tax-residency/"
  },
  {
   "id": "offplan-sale-void-unregistered",
   "url": "https://homeguidedubai.com/rules/offplan-sale-void-unregistered/",
   "topic": "Off-plan",
   "title": "Unregistered off-plan sales are void",
   "rule": "An off-plan sale not entered in DLD's interim register is void.",
   "status": "confirmed",
   "quote": "any sale or any other legal disposition that transfers or restricts ownership or any ancillary rights will be void unless entered in that Register.",
   "instrument": "Law No. (13) of 2008 Regulating the Interim Real Property Register, Article 3",
   "authority": "Dubai Government",
   "in_force_since": "2008",
   "last_checked": "2026-09-26",
   "source_url": "https://dlp.dubai.gov.ae/Legislation%20Reference/2008/Law%20No.%20(13)%20of%202008.html",
   "note": null,
   "other_source": null,
   "guide": "https://homeguidedubai.com/glossary/oqood/"
  },
  {
   "id": "oqood-90-days",
   "url": "https://homeguidedubai.com/rules/oqood-90-days/",
   "topic": "Off-plan",
   "title": "Off-plan contracts: 90 days to register",
   "rule": "The developer must register an off-plan sale in Oqood within 90 days of signing, at 2% from each side.",
   "status": "confirmed",
   "quote": "The sale and purchase contract shall be registered in the provisional register within 90 days from the date of signing the contract",
   "instrument": "DLD Request to register the initial sale (Oqood)",
   "authority": "Dubai Land Department",
   "in_force_since": null,
   "last_checked": "2026-09-26",
   "source_url": "https://dubailand.gov.ae/en/eservices/request-to-register-the-initial-sale/",
   "note": null,
   "other_source": null,
   "guide": "https://homeguidedubai.com/glossary/oqood/"
  },
  {
   "id": "offplan-default-retention",
   "url": "https://homeguidedubai.com/rules/offplan-default-retention/",
   "topic": "Off-plan",
   "title": "What a developer can keep if a buyer defaults",
   "rule": "If a buyer stops paying, the developer may keep up to 40% when over 60% is built, and 25% below that. If work never started, the buyer gets it all back.",
   "status": "confirmed",
   "quote": "Where the Developer has not commenced work on the Real Property project for any reason beyond his control, without negligence or omission on his part, or where the Real Property project is cancelled pursuant to a final reasoned decision of RERA, the Developer must refund all payments made by the purchasers",
   "instrument": "Law No. (19) of 2020 amending Law No. (13) of 2008, Article 11",
   "authority": "Dubai Government",
   "in_force_since": "2020",
   "last_checked": "2026-09-26",
   "source_url": "https://dlp.dubai.gov.ae/Legislation%20Reference/2020/Law%20No.%20(19)%20of%202020%20Amending%20Law%20No.%20(13)%20of%202008%20Regulating%20the%20Interim%20Real%20Property%20Register%20in%20the%20Emirate%20of%20Dubai.html",
   "note": "The 2017 version let a developer who had not started work keep 30%. The 2020 amendment replaced it; many guides still quote 30%.",
   "other_source": null,
   "guide": "https://homeguidedubai.com/buying-off-plan/"
  },
  {
   "id": "escrow-one-account-per-project",
   "url": "https://homeguidedubai.com/rules/escrow-one-account-per-project/",
   "topic": "Off-plan",
   "title": "One escrow account per off-plan project",
   "rule": "A developer must open a separate escrow account for each off-plan project before selling.",
   "status": "confirmed",
   "quote": "In the event of multiple projects implemented by the Developer, each project must have a separate Escrow Account.",
   "instrument": "Law No. (8) of 2007 Concerning Escrow Accounts, Article 9",
   "authority": "Dubai Government",
   "in_force_since": "2007",
   "last_checked": "2026-09-26",
   "source_url": "https://dlp.dubai.gov.ae/Legislation%20Reference/2007/Law%20No.%20(8)%20of%202007.html",
   "note": null,
   "other_source": null,
   "guide": "https://homeguidedubai.com/glossary/escrow-account/"
  },
  {
   "id": "escrow-protected-from-creditors",
   "url": "https://homeguidedubai.com/rules/escrow-protected-from-creditors/",
   "topic": "Off-plan",
   "title": "Escrow money is safe from developer creditors",
   "rule": "Buyer payments in a project's escrow account cannot be seized by the developer's creditors.",
   "status": "confirmed",
   "quote": "No attachment may be imposed on the payments deposited in this account for the benefit of the creditors of the Developer.",
   "instrument": "Law No. (8) of 2007, Article 9(1)",
   "authority": "Dubai Government",
   "in_force_since": "2007",
   "last_checked": "2026-09-26",
   "source_url": "https://dlp.dubai.gov.ae/Legislation%20Reference/2007/Law%20No.%20(8)%20of%202007.html",
   "note": null,
   "other_source": null,
   "guide": "https://homeguidedubai.com/glossary/escrow-account/"
  },
  {
   "id": "escrow-five-percent-retention",
   "url": "https://homeguidedubai.com/rules/escrow-five-percent-retention/",
   "topic": "Off-plan",
   "title": "The 5% escrow retention",
   "rule": "The bank keeps 5% of the escrow account for a year after units are registered in buyers' names.",
   "status": "confirmed",
   "quote": "An Escrow Agent must retain five percent (5%) of the total value of each Escrow Account once the Developer obtains the completion certificate. The retained amount will be released to the Developer one (1) year from the registration of Units in the name of purchasers.",
   "instrument": "Law No. (8) of 2007, Article 14",
   "authority": "Dubai Government",
   "in_force_since": "2007",
   "last_checked": "2026-09-26",
   "source_url": "https://dlp.dubai.gov.ae/Legislation%20Reference/2007/Law%20No.%20(8)%20of%202007.html",
   "note": null,
   "other_source": null,
   "guide": "https://homeguidedubai.com/glossary/escrow-account/"
  },
  {
   "id": "escrow-refund-on-failure",
   "url": "https://homeguidedubai.com/rules/escrow-refund-on-failure/",
   "topic": "Off-plan",
   "title": "If an off-plan project fails",
   "rule": "The escrow bank must act with DLD to complete the project or refund depositors.",
   "status": "confirmed",
   "quote": "the Escrow Agent of that project must, after consultation with the Department, take the required measures to preserve the rights of depositors, and ensure that the Real Estate Development project is completed, or depositors are refunded their payments.",
   "instrument": "Law No. (8) of 2007, Article 15",
   "authority": "Dubai Government",
   "in_force_since": "2007",
   "last_checked": "2026-09-26",
   "source_url": "https://dlp.dubai.gov.ae/Legislation%20Reference/2007/Law%20No.%20(8)%20of%202007.html",
   "note": null,
   "other_source": null,
   "guide": "https://homeguidedubai.com/buying-off-plan/"
  },
  {
   "id": "escrow-misuse-penalty",
   "url": "https://homeguidedubai.com/rules/escrow-misuse-penalty/",
   "topic": "Off-plan",
   "title": "Penalty for taking off-plan money",
   "rule": "Misappropriating money paid for a development carries jail, a fine of at least AED 100,000, or both.",
   "status": "confirmed",
   "quote": "a jail sentence and a fine of at least one hundred thousand Dirhams (AED 100,000.00), or either penalty",
   "instrument": "Law No. (8) of 2007, Article 16",
   "authority": "Dubai Government",
   "in_force_since": "2007",
   "last_checked": "2026-09-26",
   "source_url": "https://dlp.dubai.gov.ae/Legislation%20Reference/2007/Law%20No.%20(8)%20of%202007.html",
   "note": null,
   "other_source": null,
   "guide": "https://homeguidedubai.com/glossary/escrow-account/"
  },
  {
   "id": "rent-increase-bands",
   "url": "https://homeguidedubai.com/rules/rent-increase-bands/",
   "topic": "Renting",
   "title": "How much rent can rise",
   "rule": "No increase if rent is within 10% of the index average; then 5%, 10%, 15% or 20% as the gap passes 20%, 30% and 40%.",
   "status": "confirmed",
   "quote": "the average rental value of similar units will be determined in accordance with the 'Rent Index of the Emirate of Dubai' approved by the Real Estate Regulatory Agency.",
   "instrument": "Decree No. (43) of 2013 Determining Rent Increase, Articles 1 and 3",
   "authority": "Dubai Government",
   "in_force_since": "2013-12-18",
   "last_checked": "2026-09-26",
   "source_url": "https://dlp.dubai.gov.ae/Legislation%20Reference/2013/Decree%20No.%20(43)%20of%202013%20Determining%20Rent%20Increase%20for%20Real%20Property.html",
   "note": null,
   "other_source": null,
   "guide": "https://homeguidedubai.com/rent-increase-rules/"
  },
  {
   "id": "rent-notice-90-days",
   "url": "https://homeguidedubai.com/rules/rent-notice-90-days/",
   "topic": "Renting",
   "title": "90 days' notice to change a lease",
   "rule": "Either party must give at least 90 days' notice before expiry to change a tenancy's terms, including the rent.",
   "status": "confirmed",
   "quote": "that party must notify the other party of same no less than ninety (90) days prior to the date on which the Tenancy Contract expires.",
   "instrument": "Law No. (26) of 2007, Article 14",
   "authority": "Dubai Government",
   "in_force_since": "2007",
   "last_checked": "2026-09-26",
   "source_url": "https://dubailand.gov.ae/media/051bem5a/tenancyguideen.pdf",
   "note": null,
   "other_source": null,
   "guide": "https://homeguidedubai.com/rent-increase-rules/"
  },
  {
   "id": "ejari-registration-required",
   "url": "https://homeguidedubai.com/rules/ejari-registration-required/",
   "topic": "Renting",
   "title": "Tenancy contracts must be registered",
   "rule": "Every tenancy contract and amendment must be registered, through Ejari.",
   "status": "confirmed",
   "quote": "All Tenancy Contracts or any amendments to such Tenancy Contracts related to Real Property which are subject to the provisions of this Law will be registered with RERA.",
   "instrument": "Law No. (26) of 2007 as amended by Law No. (33) of 2008, Article 4(2)",
   "authority": "Dubai Government",
   "in_force_since": "2008",
   "last_checked": "2026-09-26",
   "source_url": "https://dubailand.gov.ae/media/051bem5a/tenancyguideen.pdf",
   "note": null,
   "other_source": null,
   "guide": "https://homeguidedubai.com/glossary/ejari/"
  },
  {
   "id": "ejari-fee",
   "url": "https://homeguidedubai.com/rules/ejari-fee/",
   "topic": "Renting",
   "title": "Ejari registration fee",
   "rule": "Registering a tenancy costs AED 177.75 through the app or DLD website, or AED 220 at a trustee centre.",
   "status": "confirmed",
   "quote": "AED 100 for registering a tenancy contract",
   "instrument": "DLD Register or renew an Ejari contract",
   "authority": "Dubai Land Department",
   "in_force_since": null,
   "last_checked": "2026-09-26",
   "source_url": "https://dubailand.gov.ae/en/eservices/register-renew-ejari-contract/",
   "note": null,
   "other_source": null,
   "guide": "https://homeguidedubai.com/glossary/ejari/"
  },
  {
   "id": "smart-rental-index",
   "url": "https://homeguidedubai.com/rules/smart-rental-index/",
   "topic": "Renting",
   "title": "The 2025 Smart Rental Index",
   "rule": "Since 2025 the rent index compares a unit with its own building, area and building class.",
   "status": "confirmed",
   "quote": "calculates the applicable increase based on data drawn from multiple factors, including rental contract values in the building, the average rental values in the area, and the building classification.",
   "instrument": "DLD news, 16 February 2025",
   "authority": "Dubai Land Department",
   "in_force_since": "2025-01-02",
   "last_checked": "2026-09-26",
   "source_url": "https://dubailand.gov.ae/en/news-media/the-smart-rent-index-mitigates-inflation-in-dubai-and-enhances-market-transparency/",
   "note": null,
   "other_source": null,
   "guide": "https://homeguidedubai.com/rent-increase-rules/"
  },
  {
   "id": "rent-decree-number",
   "url": "https://homeguidedubai.com/rules/rent-decree-number/",
   "topic": "Renting",
   "title": "Which decree sets the rent bands",
   "rule": "The bands are in Decree No. 43 of 2013; DLD's own January 2025 release cites them as Decree No. 34.",
   "status": "contradicted",
   "quote": "Decree No. (43) of 2013 Determining Rent Increase for Real Property in the Emirate of Dubai",
   "instrument": "Dubai Legislation Portal",
   "authority": "Dubai Government",
   "in_force_since": "2013-12-18",
   "last_checked": "2026-09-26",
   "source_url": "https://dlp.dubai.gov.ae/Legislation%20Reference/2013/Decree%20No.%20(43)%20of%202013%20Determining%20Rent%20Increase%20for%20Real%20Property.html",
   "note": null,
   "other_source": {
    "quote": "Decree No. (34) of 2013",
    "source": "DLD news release, 2 January 2025",
    "url": "https://dubailand.gov.ae/en/news-media/smart-rental-index-announcement"
   },
   "guide": "https://homeguidedubai.com/rent-increase-rules/"
  },
  {
   "id": "rent-disputes-centre",
   "url": "https://homeguidedubai.com/rules/rent-disputes-centre/",
   "topic": "Renting",
   "title": "Who decides rent disputes",
   "rule": "The Rental Disputes Settlement Centre, not RERA, has exclusive jurisdiction over landlord-tenant disputes, free zones included.",
   "status": "confirmed",
   "quote": "determine all Rent Disputes that arise between Landlords and Tenants of Real Property situated in the Emirate, including in free zones",
   "instrument": "Decree No. (26) of 2013, Article 6",
   "authority": "Dubai Government",
   "in_force_since": "2013",
   "last_checked": "2026-09-26",
   "source_url": "https://dlp.dubai.gov.ae/Legislation%20Reference/2013/Decree%2026%20of%202013.html",
   "note": null,
   "other_source": null,
   "guide": "https://homeguidedubai.com/rent-increase-rules/"
  },
  {
   "id": "service-charges-rera-approval",
   "url": "https://homeguidedubai.com/rules/service-charges-rera-approval/",
   "topic": "Service charges",
   "title": "Service charges need RERA approval",
   "rule": "A building's management company cannot charge owners anything RERA has not approved.",
   "status": "confirmed",
   "quote": "A Management Entity must not charge Owners, or collect from them, any amounts whatsoever in return for the management, operation, maintenance, or repair of Common Parts or Common Facilities; or for any other reason, without first obtaining the relevant approval of RERA.",
   "instrument": "Law No. (6) of 2019 on Jointly Owned Property, Article 27(a)",
   "authority": "Dubai Government",
   "in_force_since": "2019",
   "last_checked": "2026-09-26",
   "source_url": "https://dlp.dubai.gov.ae/Legislation%20Reference/2019/Law%20No.%20(6)%20of%202019%20Concerning%20Ownership%20of%20Jointly%20Owned%20Real%20Property%20in%20the%20Emirate%20of%20Dubai.html",
   "note": null,
   "other_source": null,
   "guide": "https://homeguidedubai.com/glossary/mollak/"
  },
  {
   "id": "service-charges-audited-budget",
   "url": "https://homeguidedubai.com/rules/service-charges-audited-budget/",
   "topic": "Service charges",
   "title": "Service charge budgets must be audited",
   "rule": "RERA may approve a service charge budget only after a certified auditor has approved it.",
   "status": "confirmed",
   "quote": "RERA may not approve or ratify the Service Charges or Usage Charges budget unless it is approved by a certified audit firm recognised by RERA for this purpose.",
   "instrument": "Law No. (6) of 2019, Article 27(b)",
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   "quote": "The amounts deposited in the Service Charges account may not, for any reason whatsoever, be subject to attachment in favour of the Management Entity creditors.",
   "instrument": "Law No. (6) of 2019, Article 30",
   "authority": "Dubai Government",
   "in_force_since": "2019",
   "last_checked": "2026-09-26",
   "source_url": "https://dlp.dubai.gov.ae/Legislation%20Reference/2019/Law%20No.%20(6)%20of%202019%20Concerning%20Ownership%20of%20Jointly%20Owned%20Real%20Property%20in%20the%20Emirate%20of%20Dubai.html",
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   "quote": "The Management Entity will have a lien on every Unit for unpaid Service Charges in respect thereof. A Unit may not be disposed of unless these charges are paid to the Management Entity.",
   "instrument": "Law No. (6) of 2019, Article 32(a)",
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   "last_checked": "2026-09-26",
   "source_url": "https://dlp.dubai.gov.ae/Legislation%20Reference/2019/Law%20No.%20(6)%20of%202019%20Concerning%20Ownership%20of%20Jointly%20Owned%20Real%20Property%20in%20the%20Emirate%20of%20Dubai.html",
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   "authority": "Dubai Land Department",
   "in_force_since": "2025-12-10",
   "last_checked": "2026-09-26",
   "source_url": "https://dubailand.gov.ae/en/news-media/dubai-land-department-collaborates-with-dubai-holding-community-management-to-approve-first-ever-three-year-fixed-service-fees-for-palm-jumeirah-master-community/",
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   "topic": "Advertising",
   "title": "Property adverts need a permit",
   "rule": "Every property advert must carry an official permit; advertising without one is fined at least AED 50,000, doubled on repeat.",
   "status": "confirmed",
   "quote": "properties are not to be promoted without obtaining an official permit that clearly displays the permit number on the advertisement.",
   "instrument": "RERA Circular 1-2020, 17 May 2020",
   "authority": "RERA",
   "in_force_since": "2020-05-17",
   "last_checked": "2026-09-23",
   "source_url": "https://dubailand.gov.ae/en/about-dubai-land-department/license-circulars/circular-1-2020-for-real-estate-advertising-and-promotional-campaigns/",
   "note": null,
   "other_source": null,
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   "id": "advertising-qr-code",
   "url": "https://homeguidedubai.com/rules/advertising-qr-code/",
   "topic": "Advertising",
   "title": "QR code on every property advert",
   "rule": "Since 15 April 2023 every property advert, print or audio-visual, must carry the Trakheesi QR code.",
   "status": "confirmed",
   "quote": "Effective 15th April 2023, all real estate companies are required to include the QR code on their advertisements, whether in print or audio-visual format.",
   "instrument": "RERA Circular 02-2023, 11 April 2023",
   "authority": "RERA",
   "in_force_since": "2023-04-15",
   "last_checked": "2026-09-23",
   "source_url": "https://dubailand.gov.ae/en/about-dubai-land-department/license-circulars/applying-the-qr-code-system-for-real-estate-ads/",
   "note": null,
   "other_source": null,
   "guide": "https://homeguidedubai.com/glossary/trakheesi/"
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  {
   "id": "advertising-permit-fee",
   "url": "https://homeguidedubai.com/rules/advertising-permit-fee/",
   "topic": "Advertising",
   "title": "Advertising permit fee",
   "rule": "A standard advertising permit costs AED 1,000, a project launch AED 5,000, plus AED 20, issued in one working day.",
   "status": "confirmed",
   "quote": "AED 1,000",
   "instrument": "DLD Real estate advertising permit service",
   "authority": "Dubai Land Department",
   "in_force_since": null,
   "last_checked": "2026-09-23",
   "source_url": "https://dubailand.gov.ae/en/eservices/real-estate-ad-permit/",
   "note": null,
   "other_source": null,
   "guide": "https://homeguidedubai.com/glossary/trakheesi/"
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   "id": "uae-no-personal-income-tax",
   "url": "https://homeguidedubai.com/rules/uae-no-personal-income-tax/",
   "topic": "Tax",
   "title": "No income tax on individuals",
   "rule": "The UAE levies no income tax on individuals; rent and gains on personally held property are not taxed in the UAE.",
   "status": "confirmed",
   "quote": "The UAE does not levy income tax on individuals.",
   "instrument": "u.ae, Taxation",
   "authority": "UAE Government",
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   "last_checked": "2026-10-16",
   "source_url": "https://u.ae/en/information-and-services/finance-and-investment/taxation",
   "note": null,
   "other_source": null,
   "guide": "https://homeguidedubai.com/tax-residency/"
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   "id": "uae-tax-residency-tests",
   "url": "https://homeguidedubai.com/rules/uae-tax-residency-tests/",
   "topic": "Tax",
   "title": "The UAE tax residency tests",
   "rule": "You are UAE tax resident if your home and main interests are here. Or if you spend 183 days here in 12 months. Or 90 days, with a permit and a home or job.",
   "status": "confirmed",
   "quote": "If he has been physically present in the State for a period of (183) one hundred and eighty-three days or more, within the relevant (12) twelve consecutive months.",
   "instrument": "Cabinet Decision No. (85) of 2022, Article 4",
   "authority": "UAE Cabinet",
   "in_force_since": "2023-03-01",
   "last_checked": "2026-10-16",
   "source_url": "https://tax.gov.ae/Datafolder/Files/Legislation/Corporate%20Tax/Cabinet%20Decision%2085%20of%202022%20-%20For%20publishing.pdf",
   "note": "Owning property or holding a Golden Visa is not itself a test; each is at most evidence or one condition inside a test.",
   "other_source": null,
   "guide": "https://homeguidedubai.com/tax-residency/"
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   "id": "tax-residency-certificate-fee",
   "url": "https://homeguidedubai.com/rules/tax-residency-certificate-fee/",
   "topic": "Tax",
   "title": "Tax residency certificate fee",
   "rule": "A natural person without a tax number pays AED 50 to apply plus AED 1,000, in advance and non-refundable; processing takes 10 business days.",
   "status": "confirmed",
   "quote": "A submission fee for the service of (50) AED applies.",
   "instrument": "Federal Tax Authority, Issuance of tax certificates (service card August 2026)",
   "authority": "Federal Tax Authority",
   "in_force_since": "2026-08-11",
   "last_checked": "2026-10-16",
   "source_url": "https://tax.gov.ae/en/services/issuance.of.tax.certificates.aspx",
   "note": null,
   "other_source": null,
   "guide": "https://homeguidedubai.com/tax-residency/"
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   "id": "rental-income-outside-corporate-tax",
   "url": "https://homeguidedubai.com/rules/rental-income-outside-corporate-tax/",
   "topic": "Tax",
   "title": "Personal rental income and corporate tax",
   "rule": "An individual's real estate investment income is outside UAE corporate tax at any amount, as long as no licence is needed.",
   "status": "confirmed",
   "quote": "c. Real Estate Investment income.",
   "instrument": "Cabinet Decision No. (49) of 2023, Article 2(2)",
   "authority": "UAE Cabinet",
   "in_force_since": "2023",
   "last_checked": "2026-10-16",
   "source_url": "https://mof.gov.ae/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Cabinet-Decision-No.-49-of-2023.pdf",
   "note": null,
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