Real Estate · Dubai

Dubai Land Department

Registers and regulates property ownership and real estate transactions in Dubai.

When would you need it?

Property buyers, sellers, investors, landlords and developers in Dubai.

What it is responsible for

Title deed registration
Oversight of the real estate market
Off-plan registration (Oqood)

Common transactions

Property transfer and title deeds
Off-plan contract registration
Tenancy contract registration (Ejari)
Property valuation requests

Documents commonly required

Passport / Emirates ID of the parties
Sale agreement or contract
Title deed or developer documents

Typical process overview

01
Confirm the exact transaction and eligibility
02
Prepare and review the required documents
03
Submit through the official channel or an authorised centre
04
Follow up on approvals and collect the outcome

Fees and processing requirements depend on the specific transaction and current authority requirements.

Last reviewed: 2026-09-25Official source

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