Where does the data come from?+
All data comes from the Dubai Land Department (DLD), which records every property transaction in Dubai. This is official government data covering sales, registrations, and transfers.
What does "off-plan" mean?+
Off-plan refers to properties purchased before construction is completed. These are typically sold by developers at a lower price than completed ("ready") properties. The DLD records both off-plan and ready transactions separately.
What is the difference between freehold and leasehold?+
Freehold gives you full ownership of the property and the land it sits on, with no time limit. Leasehold gives you the right to use the property for a fixed period (typically 30-99 years). Many areas in Dubai are designated as freehold zones for foreign buyers.
What is the DLD transfer fee?+
The Dubai Land Department charges a 4% transfer fee on the sale price of the property, paid at the time of registration. This is typically split 2% buyer and 2% seller, though the full 4% is often borne by the buyer in practice. There is also a small admin fee of AED 580 for apartments or AED 430 for land.
What areas are covered?+
The data covers all areas within the Emirate of Dubai where DLD records transactions, including Downtown Dubai, Dubai Marina, Palm Jumeirah, JBR, Business Bay, Arabian Ranches, Dubai Hills, JLT, DIFC, and many more communities.
How current is the data?+
The DLD data is sourced from publicly available transaction records. Data freshness depends on how recently the DLD publishes new transaction batches. We update our database as new data becomes available.