For owners selling in Dubai
Sell Your Property in Dubai with fäm Properties
Your price comes from what comparable homes actually sold for, a broker who works your community handles every viewing and offer, and you pay 2% only when the sale completes.
94%
of the properties fäm lists sell within 60 days (company figure)
Selling in Dubai at a glance
- fäm commission
- 2%
- Plus VAT, paid only on completion
- DLD transfer fee
- 4%
- Usually paid by the buyer
- Agreement to transfer
- ~30 days
- Typical for a cash buyer; longer with a mortgage
- To start, you need
- 3 documents
- Title deed, passport or Emirates ID, and Form A
Get your property valued and listed
Four short questions. No account, and nothing to sign until you decide.
Step 1 of 4
I want to
What happens next
- 1
A broker who works your community gets in touch
One named person, by phone or WhatsApp, not a call centre.
- 2
You see the sales behind the price
Recent registered sales of comparable homes, and the asking price they point to.
- 3
You decide
List with us, take time to think, or simply keep the valuation. There is no obligation.
What it costs: 2% on completion
Plus VAT, paid when the sale completes. No upfront listing, photography or marketing fees, and nothing at all if the property does not sell.
Rather call? +971 4 369 1700
What Dubai sold for this year
A price should come from what sold. These are every sale registered with the Dubai Land Department this year: the same records your valuation is built from.
Browse registered sales →- Sales registered, 2026 to date
- 135,224
- -27% on last year
- Median sale price
- AED 1.4M
- -7% on last year
- Median price per sq ft
- AED 1,720
- +1% on last year
Source: Dubai Land Department registered sales · 1 Jan 2026 – 30 Oct 2026
By the fäm Properties sales team · Updated
How can I sell my property in Dubai?
Short answer
Appoint a RERA-registered broker, set the asking price from recent Dubai Land Department sales, sign the listing agreement (Form A), market the property, agree a sale with the buyer (Form F), and transfer ownership at a DLD trustee office once the developer has issued its no objection certificate.
- 1
Valuation
Your broker compares your property with recent registered sales in the same building or community and recommends an asking price.
- 2
Listing agreement
You sign Form A with the brokerage, which allows it to market the property. Advertising then needs a DLD permit for the listing.
- 3
Marketing and viewings
Photography, floor plans, portal listings and direct introductions to buyers already searching in your community.
- 4
Offer and sale agreement
Once you accept an offer, you and the buyer sign Form F (the memorandum of understanding), and the buyer usually pays a deposit, commonly 10% of the price.
- 5
No objection certificate
The developer confirms there are no outstanding service charges and issues an NOC for the transfer.
- 6
Transfer
Buyer and seller (or their representatives) meet at a DLD trustee office, the payment is made, and the title deed is issued in the buyer’s name.
How much is my property worth today?
Short answer
What comparable properties in your building or community have recently sold for, according to Dubai Land Department transaction records, not the asking prices on property portals.
Asking prices show what owners hope for; registered sales show what buyers paid. The two can be far apart, and a price set from portals alone is the most common reason a property sits unsold.
Your broker adjusts the comparable sales for the things that move a price within the same building: size, floor, view, layout, condition, and whether the property is vacant or tenanted.
What are the costs of selling a property in Dubai?
Short answer
As the seller you normally pay the agency commission (2% plus VAT with fäm, on completion), the developer’s NOC fee, and any mortgage settlement costs. The 4% DLD transfer fee and the trustee office fee are usually paid by the buyer.
Who pays what can be agreed differently in the sale agreement, so the table below shows the usual practice. Fees are set by the DLD, developers and banks and do change; confirm current figures before you sign.
| Cost | How much | Usually paid by |
|---|---|---|
| Agency commission (fäm) | 2% of the sale price, plus 5% VAT, on completion | Seller |
| Developer NOC fee | Set by each developer, commonly AED 500 to AED 5,000, plus VAT | Seller |
| Outstanding service charges | Must be cleared before the developer issues the NOC | Seller |
| Mortgage early settlement | At most 1% of the outstanding balance or AED 10,000, whichever is lower, plus bank release fees | Seller, if mortgaged |
| DLD transfer fee | 4% of the sale price, plus DLD admin fees | Usually the buyer |
| Trustee office fee | AED 4,000 plus VAT (AED 2,000 plus VAT below AED 500,000) | Usually the buyer |
How long does it take to sell a property in Dubai?
Short answer
It depends mostly on the asking price and demand in your community. fäm reports that 94% of the properties it lists sell within 60 days. Once a sale is agreed, transfer typically takes around 30 days for a cash buyer, and longer when the buyer uses a mortgage.
A price in line with recent registered sales is what shortens the first part. The second part is paperwork: the developer’s NOC, the buyer’s bank valuation and approval if there is a mortgage, and booking the trustee office appointment.
The 94% figure is fäm’s own reported performance, not a guarantee for any single property.
Can I sell a mortgaged or tenanted property?
Short answer
Yes, both. A mortgaged property is sold with the bank paid off from the sale at transfer. A tenanted property is sold with the tenancy in place, and the buyer takes over as landlord.
Mortgaged
Ask your bank for a liability letter showing the amount needed to clear the loan. At transfer the outstanding balance is paid to your bank, which releases the mortgage so the title can pass. UAE Central Bank rules cap the early settlement fee at 1% of the outstanding balance or AED 10,000, whichever is lower.
Tenanted
The tenancy contract and its Ejari registration continue under the new owner. Many investors prefer a property that already earns rent. A buyer who wants to move in cannot end the tenancy early; ending it at expiry for a sale requires 12 months’ written notice served through a notary public or by registered mail.
What documents do I need to sell my property?
Short answer
Your title deed (or the developer’s sale and purchase agreement and Oqood for an off-plan property), your passport and Emirates ID or visa copies, and the signed Form A listing agreement. Others are added during the sale.
- Title deed, or the SPA and Oqood registration for an off-plan unit
- Passport copy, plus Emirates ID or visa copy for UAE residents
- Signed Form A with your brokerage
- Developer’s no objection certificate, arranged during the sale
- Bank liability letter, if the property is mortgaged
- Power of attorney, if someone signs for you at transfer
- Tenancy contract and Ejari certificate, if the property is rented
Why should I sell through fäm Properties?
Short answer
Because the price comes from what sold, one named broker who works your community handles everything, and you pay nothing until the sale completes.
- Asking prices set from Dubai Land Department transaction records, not from portal listings
- A dedicated community broker, not a call centre, from valuation to transfer
- 2% commission, payable only on completion, and no upfront listing, photography or marketing fees
- Selling Dubai property since 2009, with more than 900 brokers and over 15,000 Google reviews rated 4.9 out of 5
- Your property in front of the buyers already enquiring with us, as well as on the major portals
What our clients say
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FAQs
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Useful next steps
- Free property valuationWhat your home is worth, from recent registered sales nearby.
- Dubai sales transactionsEvery registered sale, searchable by building, community and date.
- Selling guideThe full process, from listing to transfer, step by step.
- Rent it out insteadWhat letting your property involves, what it earns and what it costs.
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