Quick takeaways
Data sourced from [DLD](/learn/glossary/dld-dubai-land-department), [RERA](/learn/glossary/rera), and utility provider filings..
- Dubai property data lives in three official sources: DLD, RERA, and Ejari.
- Use registered transactions, not portal listings, when you compare prices.
- Service charges in Dubai run from AED 10 to AED 30 per square foot per year.
- Off-plan projects need a Trakheesi permit. Resale stock needs a valid title deed.
- Sole owners of any qualifying property qualify for the 2-year investor visa under the April 2026 rules. Joint owners need AED 400,000 each. Golden Visa starts at AED 2 million.
Why Dubai is different
- Dubai charges no annual property tax on residents.
- Foreign investors can hold freehold title in designated zones.
- Mortgages from UAE banks fund up to 80% loan-to-value for residents.
- Rental yields run from 5% to 9% in mid-market communities.
- Median holding periods sit around 4 years across most freehold zones.
About this article
This data & tools guide is written by the Oliva editorial team. We pull DLD, RERA, and Ejari data each week. Numbers refresh on the source.
Service Charges By Area 2026 is part of the Oliva learn library. We cover Dubai real estate end to end. That means law, tax, lending, and live market numbers for every freehold zone.
Oliva is a licensed Dubai real estate brokerage. We hold a RERA card and a DLD-registered trade licence. Our analysts hold CFA and ACCA credentials. We do not accept paid placement on rankings.
