Gift Property to Your Family in Dubai — 0.125% DLD Gift Transfer
In Dubai you can gift a property to a first-degree relative — your spouse, children or parents — for a DLD fee of 0.125% of the property's value (minimum AED 2,000), instead of the 4% paid on a sale. Direct Deal UAE prepares the file and handles the DLD valuation, developer e-NOC and trustee registration. Our fee is 0.2% of the DLD valuation + VAT, paid by the owner giving the property.
Who Qualifies for the 0.125% Gift Fee
| Relationship | DLD fee |
|---|---|
| Spouse (husband or wife) | 0.125%, min AED 2,000 |
| Children (son or daughter) | 0.125%, min AED 2,000 |
| Parents (mother or father) | 0.125%, min AED 2,000 |
| Companies | Listed by DLD — eligibility and company registration confirmed with DLD before filing |
| Brother or sister | Not on the DLD list — normally a sale at 4% unless DLD confirms otherwise |
| Grandparents, cousins, uncles, friends | 4% (standard rate) |
DLD allows full or partial gifts (for example 50% to your spouse), provided the property is not restricted or granted land. The service lists UAE citizens and residents as eligible.
Selling to a relative instead of gifting? See our property transfer service.
What It Costs: Gift vs Sale
| Property value | Gift fee (0.125%) | Sale fee (4%) | You save |
|---|---|---|---|
| AED 1,000,000 | AED 2,000 (minimum) | AED 40,000 | AED 38,000 |
| AED 2,000,000 | AED 2,500 | AED 80,000 | AED 77,500 |
| AED 5,000,000 | AED 6,250 | AED 200,000 | AED 193,750 |
Full gift transfer cost breakdown
| Item | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| DLD gift fee | 0.125% of the DLD valuation, minimum AED 2,000 | Government |
| Title deed issuance | AED 250 | Government |
| Map fee | AED 225 (unified Dubai Municipality map), AED 250 (villas and apartments) or AED 100 (land outside Dubai Municipality) | Government |
| Knowledge + innovation fees | AED 10 + AED 10 | Government |
| Trustee centre (service partner) | AED 2,000 + VAT below AED 2,000,000; AED 4,000 + VAT at AED 2,000,000 and above | Third party |
| Developer e-NOC | Set by the developer | Third party |
| Direct Deal UAE | 0.2% of the DLD valuation + 5% VAT, paid by the giver | Our service fee |
Fees as listed on the DLD Property Gift Registration service, checked 15 November 2026. The gift-vs-sale table above compares the DLD fee only.
What We Handle
- Checking the title deed and confirming the relationship qualifies
- Developer e-NOC through Dubai REST, and checking any mortgage or restriction on the title before filing
- DLD valuation — the valuation e-certificate is valid for 30 days
- Preparing the gift form and documents for the Real Estate Registration Trustee centre
- Registration day, until the new e-title deed is issued in the receiver's name
Documents You Need
- Title deed
- Emirates ID of the giver and the receiver (shown for verification), or a valid passport copy for a non-resident
- Proof of relationship: marriage certificate for a spouse or birth certificate for a child, translated and attested by the UAE embassy and the issuing country's foreign ministry, plus proof of kinship from your embassy in the UAE (UAE citizens: marriage contract or Family Book)
- DLD property valuation, requested at a trustee centre before the gift is registered (smart valuation is available for apartments and villas)
- Developer e-NOC (we apply for it)
- Bank NOC, if the property is mortgaged (the mortgage and restriction status must also allow the gift)
- Legal power of attorney, if someone acts for the giver or receiver
How It Works
Send us the details
Share the title deed and who you want to gift the property to.
Eligibility check
We confirm the relationship qualifies and list the exact documents you need.
e-NOC and valuation
We get the developer e-NOC through Dubai REST and the DLD valuation e-certificate (valid for 30 days).
Trustee appointment
We book the Real Estate Registration Trustee centre; the DLD gift fee is paid there.
New title deed
The receiver gets the new e-title deed by email.
Official Dubai Land Department Information
Fees and requirements on this page are checked against the DLD Property Gift Registration service. Government fee information checked: 15 November 2026. DLD fees and requirements can change; final charges and eligibility are confirmed by DLD at registration.
Reviewed by Sharib Ilahi, Founder, Direct Deal Real Estate L.L.C — RERA-licensed brokerage, ORN 43954. Last reviewed: 15 November 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions — Gifting Property in Dubai
How much does it cost to transfer property to family in Dubai?
A gift to a mother, father, spouse or child costs a DLD fee of 0.125% of the property valuation (minimum AED 2,000), plus AED 250 for the title deed, a map fee, AED 20 knowledge and innovation fees, and the trustee fee: AED 2,000 + VAT for valuations below AED 2,000,000, or AED 4,000 + VAT at AED 2,000,000 and above. A transfer to anyone else is a sale with the standard 4% DLD fee.
Can I gift property to my brother or sister in Dubai?
Brothers and sisters are not on the list of relatives in the DLD Property Gift Registration service, which names mother, father, spouse, children and companies. Do not assume the 0.125% gift fee applies; a transfer to a sibling is normally registered as a sale at 4%. Any alternative should be confirmed directly with DLD before you proceed.
Is gifting cheaper than selling to my son or wife?
Yes. A gift with no payment costs 0.125%, while a sale between the same relatives costs 4%. On an AED 2,000,000 property that is AED 2,500 instead of AED 80,000.
Can I gift a mortgaged property in Dubai?
Only after checking two things: the bank holding the mortgage must agree in writing (bank NOC), and the property's registered mortgage and restriction status must allow the gift. A bank NOC alone does not guarantee DLD approval, so we check the status before you start.
Can I gift an off-plan property?
Yes. Off-plan units registered with Oqood can be gifted. Some developers charge an extra admin fee for this.
Is there gift tax or inheritance tax on property in Dubai?
No. Dubai has no gift tax or inheritance tax on property; only the DLD fee and service fees apply.
Can a non-resident gift property or receive a gift in Dubai?
DLD's gift registration service lists UAE citizens and residents as eligible. If the giver or receiver lives outside the UAE, send us the details first and we confirm eligibility with DLD before any fees are paid. Anyone acting for a party needs a legal power of attorney.
How much does Direct Deal UAE charge for a gift transfer?
0.2% of the DLD valuation + VAT, paid by the owner giving the property. The person receiving it pays nothing to us.
How long does a gift transfer take?
Once the developer e-NOC and the DLD valuation are ready, DLD processes the registration at the trustee centre in about 20 minutes. Getting the NOC is usually the longest step.
Can I gift 50% of my property to my wife?
Yes. DLD allows full or partial property gifts, so you can gift a share such as 50% to your spouse. Joint owners can also gift their own shares, subject to the same eligibility rules.
Can parents gift property to their children in Dubai?
Yes. Children are first-degree relatives in the DLD gift service, so a parent can gift a property to a son or daughter at the 0.125% DLD fee (minimum AED 2,000). Children can also gift property to their parents.
What documents prove a family relationship for a gift?
A marriage certificate for a spouse or a birth certificate for a child, translated and attested by the UAE embassy and the foreign ministry of the issuing country, plus proof of kinship from your embassy in the UAE. UAE citizens can use the marriage contract or the Family Book.
What is the difference between gifting property and inheritance?
A gift transfers ownership now, while the owner is alive, through DLD gift registration. Inheritance transfers ownership after the owner's death, through the heirs' legal process and DLD inheritance registration. Gifting lets you decide who owns the property today.
Is this service available outside Dubai?
No. Gift registration is a Dubai Land Department service, and we handle it for Dubai properties only.
Is Direct Deal UAE licensed?
Yes. Direct Deal UAE (Direct Deal Real Estate L.L.C) is a RERA-licensed real estate brokerage in Dubai, ORN 43954.
Gift Your Property the Right Way
Eligibility check, e-NOC, valuation and trustee registration. 0.2% of the DLD valuation + VAT. RERA-licensed, ORN 43954.
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