Buying · DIFC

Selling Your Property in DIFC

How to price, market and close a sale in DIFC without leaving money on the table.

Price per sqft

AED 2,900 per sqft

1-bed rent

AED 145,000/yr

Gross yield

6–7%

Short-let occupancy

79%

Pricing

Price off DLD-recorded comparables in your tower, not asking prices. DIFC trades at AED 2,900 per sqft; correctly priced units go under offer in four to ten weeks, mispriced ones sit and go stale.

Marketing and closing

Professional photography, a verified Trakheesi listing, portal placement and direct buyer outreach. Then Form F, developer NOC, trustee appointment and title transfer.

DIFC at a glance

DIFC is the financial free zone where corporate tenants and business travellers pay a premium. Buying sits at AED 2,900 per sqft — roughly AED 2,262,000 for a standard one-bedroom — while long-term tenants pay about AED 145,000 a year. Hosted as a licensed holiday home, the same unit averages AED 834 a night at 79% occupancy, around AED 240,484 gross. Owners on our managed programme average AED 331,868 — a 38% uplift.

Frequently asked questions

What does it cost to sell in DIFC?

2% agency commission plus an NOC fee of AED 500–5,000; no capital gains tax.

Can I sell with a tenant in place?

Yes, though vacant possession usually sells faster and for more.