Dubai Down Payment Calculator

Calculate the total cash you need to buy property in Dubai — down payment plus all fees and charges.

Purchase Details

Ready: Full DLD 4% fee applies.

Standard in Dubai secondary market. Often 0% for off-plan (paid by developer).

UAE minimum down payments

  • Expat, ready property: 20% minimum
  • UAE national, ready property: 15% minimum
  • Off-plan (all buyers): 10-20% (developer sets)
  • Properties over AED 5M (expat): 30% minimum

Total Cash Required

AED 398,620

26.6% of purchase price

Cost Breakdown

Down Payment (20%)AED 300,000
DLD Registration Fee (4%)AED 60,000
DLD Admin FeeAED 580
Agent Commission (2%)AED 30,000
Trustee / Registration FeeAED 4,000
Mortgage Registration FeeAED 4,040
TotalAED 398,620

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