Costs · The Valley by Emaar

DLD Fees & Transaction Costs in The Valley by Emaar

Every fee involved in buying a The Valley by Emaar property, itemised.

Price per sqft

AED 1,350 per sqft

1-bed rent

AED 85,000/yr

Gross yield

7–8%

Short-let occupancy

58%

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 The Valley by Emaar purchase

For a unit at AED 1,053,000, budget roughly 6–7% of the price in total transaction costs on a cash deal, a little more with finance.

The Valley by Emaar at a glance

The Valley by Emaar is an emerging Emaar townhouse community on the Dubai–Al Ain corridor. Buying sits at AED 1,350 per sqft — roughly AED 1,053,000 for a standard one-bedroom — while long-term tenants pay about AED 85,000 a year. Hosted as a licensed holiday home, the same unit averages AED 489 a night at 58% occupancy, around AED 103,521 gross. Owners on our managed programme average AED 142,859 — 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.