Buyer calculators

Work out the numbers before you talk to anyone. Everything is calculated on your device from what you type; published rules are linked to their official source, and every assumption can be changed.

Rules last checked 2026-10-01

How much cash to buy in Dubai?

1. How much cash do I need upfront?

For a price you have in mind.

Property price (AED)

How will you pay? Cash Mortgage

Agency commission (%)Your assumption — agree it in writing with the agent. Leave 0 if none. Other fees you were quoted (AED)e.g. registration trustee, valuation, bank arrangement fee.

Enter a price to see the breakdown.

What do the labels mean?

2. What price can my cash cover?

Uses the same fees as above.

Cash you can put in (AED)

Interest rate your bank quoted (%) Loan term (years)

Only shown when you enter your bank's rate. Fixed-rate periods and fees vary by bank.

3. What yield does a rent really give?

Use a rent from an actual signed lease of a similar unit — not an advertised estimate.

Purchase price (AED) Annual rent (AED)From a real lease you have seen. Annual costs (AED)Service charges, maintenance, management, insurance, vacancy allowance.

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Sources and limits

4% registration fee: Dubai Land Department
Maximum financing for expatriates (first home): UAE Central Bank mortgage regulations
These are estimates from your own inputs, not an offer, valuation or financial advice.
Fees change; confirm every amount with the Dubai Land Department, your bank and your advisor before paying anything.
Rules differ for UAE nationals, second homes and off-plan purchases, and outside Dubai.