Costs · Jumeirah Village Circle

DLD Fees & Transaction Costs in Jumeirah Village Circle

Every fee involved in buying a Jumeirah Village Circle property, itemised.

Price per sqft

AED 1,250 per sqft

1-bed rent

AED 65,000/yr

Gross yield

8–9%

Short-let occupancy

72%

The itemised list

4% DLD transfer fee, AED 4,200 trustee office fee (AED 2,100 under AED 500K), 2% agency commission, AED 520 title deed issuance, and 0.25% of the loan plus AED 290 for mortgage registration.

On a Jumeirah Village Circle purchase

For a unit at AED 975,000, budget roughly 6–7% of the price in total transaction costs on a cash deal, a little more with finance.

Jumeirah Village Circle at a glance

Jumeirah Village Circle is Dubai's best-value freehold community and the top yield play for first-time investors. Buying sits at AED 1,250 per sqft — roughly AED 975,000 for a standard one-bedroom — while long-term tenants pay about AED 65,000 a year. Hosted as a licensed holiday home, the same unit averages AED 374 a night at 72% occupancy, around AED 98,287 gross. Owners on our managed programme average AED 135,636 — a 38% uplift.

Frequently asked questions

Can DLD fees be split with the seller?

Sometimes — a 50/50 split is negotiable in a soft market, though the buyer usually pays.

Are there annual property taxes in Dubai?

No annual property tax. Owners pay service charges; tenants pay a 5% housing fee via DEWA.