| Service | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Sales commission on a AED 1.5m flat (2 to 3 percent)Commonly 2 percent, often paid by the buyer in resales. Negotiable. | AED 30,000–45,000 |
| Rental commission on AED 90,000 annual rentTypically 5 percent of annual rent, paid by the tenant. | AED 2,500–4,500 |
| Ejari registration (Dubai), government fee and typingIndicative only: the government fee changes, so confirm the current fee with the Dubai Land Department or a typing centre. Needed for DEWA, visas and many bank procedures. | AED 250–400 |
| DLD transfer fee on a AED 1.5m purchase in Dubai (4 percent plus admin)Paid to the Dubai Land Department, not to the agent. | AED 60,000–61,000 |
| Trustee office registration feePlus VAT. Depends on the property value. | AED 2,000–4,200 |
| Property valuation reportNeeded for a mortgage. The bank may use its own valuer. | AED 2,000–4,000 |
| Property management fee, per year (5 to 8 percent of AED 90,000 rent)Covers tenant search, collection and maintenance coordination. | AED 4,500–7,200 |
Indicative market ranges in AED, excluding 5% VAT unless stated. Not government tariffs and not quotes: always ask for a written quote.
What moves the price
- Property value. Commissions and DLD fees are percentages, so they rise with the price.
- Sale or rental. A sale commission is about 2 percent and a rental about 5 percent of annual rent, and they are paid by different parties.
- Off-plan or resale. Off-plan purchases carry developer payment plans and different fees.
- Service level. Full management costs more than tenant-find-only.
How to read these prices
These are indicative ranges compiled by the Moathaq editorial team from published rate cards, public tariffs and typical market prices. They are not government tariffs and they are not quotes. Last reviewed: October 2026. Your quote will differ, so always ask for a written quote before work starts.
The first two rows are broker commissions. The rest are government and professional fees that do not go to the agent. Percentages are converted to AED on an example so you can see the scale. These are typical Dubai prices, and the government fees (DLD, Ejari, trustee offices) apply in Dubai only. The other emirates have their own land departments, fees and tenancy registration, such as Tawtheeq in Abu Dhabi.
Our guide on how to check a real estate agent's RERA licence explains how to confirm the broker before you discuss commission.
How to get a fair quote
Agree the commission in writing before the agent works for you, and ask for an invoice with the brokerage's name and Tax Registration Number. Check the broker card and the permit number on the advert.
Pay deposits to an escrow account or a company account in the brokerage's name, never to a personal account.
Red flags
A commission demanded in cash with no invoice, or before the contract is signed, breaches both good practice and tax rules.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the real estate agent commission in the UAE?
In Dubai, typically 2 percent of the sale price on a resale, and 5 percent of annual rent on a lease, plus 5 percent VAT where the brokerage is registered. In the other emirates, ask the agent for the rate in writing.
Who pays the Dubai Land Department transfer fee?
The buyer usually pays 4 percent plus administrative fees, unless the sale contract says otherwise.
