Sell or gift your Dubai property from anywhere in the world
You don't need to be in Dubai to transfer your property. We handle the sale or gift transfer end to end — power of attorney, coordination with the Dubai Land Department, and everything in between.
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Four steps, handled without you needing to travel
Power of Attorney
We structure a POA so either we or someone designated by you can act on your behalf locally, compliant with current DLD requirements.
Document Preparation
Valuation arranged, and NOCs requested where needed.
Remote Signing
Signed wherever you are, notarized and attested as required for use in Dubai.
DLD Registration
We coordinate title deed registration directly with the Dubai Land Department.
Owners who can't — or don't want to — travel for a property transfer
Selling to a Buyer in Dubai
You own property in Dubai but live abroad, and want to sell without flying in to sign paperwork in person.
Gifting to Family
You want to transfer a property to a spouse, child, or parent as a gift, registered correctly to qualify for the reduced fee.
A gift transfer can cost significantly less in DLD fees
Gift Transfer (Hiba)
Of the DLD-assessed property value, minimum AED 2,000 — available between parents, children, and spouses only.
Standard Sale Transfer
Of the purchase price, typically split between buyer and seller — or paid in full by the buyer, per market practice.
Gift transfers to siblings, grandparents, or other extended relatives don't qualify for the reduced rate and are treated as standard sales for fee purposes. We'll confirm which category your transfer falls into before proceeding.
Documents Typically Required
Exact requirements vary between a sale and a gift transfer, but most transactions involve the following:
- ✓Valid passport copies of both parties (seller/donor and buyer/recipient)
- ✓Title deed for the property
- ✓Special Power of Attorney, notarized and attested if signed outside the UAE
- ✓No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the developer
- ✓Mortgage clearance letter, if the property is currently mortgaged
- ✓Memorandum of Understanding (Form F), for standard sale transactions
- ✓Proof of relationship — attested marriage or birth certificate — for gift transfers seeking the reduced rate
- ✓Manager's cheque or proof of funds, for sale transactions
- ✓Certified Arabic translation of any documents issued abroad
We'll confirm the exact document list for your specific transaction during your initial consultation — the above is a general starting point, not a complete checklist for every case.
Property Transfers From Abroad
Do I need to travel to Dubai to sell or gift my property?
No. With a valid Power of Attorney, a representative can sign and complete the transfer on your behalf at the Dubai Land Department, without you needing to be physically present.
Can I gift my property to anyone I choose?
No — the reduced gift transfer rate only applies between first-degree relatives: parents, children, and spouses. Gifts to siblings, grandparents, stepparents, or anyone outside this circle are treated as a standard sale transfer for fee purposes, even if no money changes hands.
Is a gift transfer really cheaper than a sale?
Yes, significantly. A qualifying gift transfer carries a DLD fee of 0.125% of the assessed property value (minimum AED 2,000), compared to 4% of the purchase price for a standard sale. The relationship must be properly documented and legalized for the reduced rate to apply.
Does my Power of Attorney from abroad need special formatting?
Yes. A POA used for a DLD transaction must meet current DLD verification requirements and be properly legalized if signed outside the UAE. Older or informally worded POAs are a common cause of delay or rejection at the trustee office.
Who pays the DLD transfer fee — buyer or seller?
By law, the 4% sale transfer fee is split equally between buyer and seller, but in practice many Dubai transactions see the buyer covering the full amount — this is a negotiable point typically settled in the Memorandum of Understanding before the transfer proceeds.
Should the manager's cheque be issued in the seller's name, or can it be made out to someone else?
The manager's cheque should be issued in the name of the property owner (seller), or to a specific person the owner has explicitly designated in the Power of Attorney to receive the funds on their behalf. This instruction needs to be built into the POA wording itself.
If Fractals represents me under a Power of Attorney, how do you protect me from funds going to the wrong person?
We draft the POA to explicitly name the buyer and to state clearly that any manager's cheque must be issued in the name of the property owner/seller, or to whichever specific person the owner has designated in the POA to receive funds. This closes off the most common risk in a remote, POA-based transaction — payment ending up with the wrong party — by making the payment instructions unambiguous and legally binding from the outset.
Is your fixed fee inclusive of reviewing the sale agreement terms?
Yes — for properties valued under AED 5 million, reviewing the sale agreement terms is included within the fixed fee. For properties above that value, this is scoped and quoted separately given the increased complexity and risk involved.
Can a property linked to a Golden Visa be gifted or transferred?
A property currently linked to a Golden Visa application cannot be gifted under the reduced-fee scheme. This needs to be checked and addressed before a transfer is initiated, since it can affect both the transfer and the visa status.
The answers above reflect general principles under current Dubai Land Department practice. They are provided for general information only and do not constitute legal advice for any specific situation — outcomes depend on the individual facts of each case.
Ready to transfer your property?
Tell us whether it's a sale or a gift, and where you're based — we'll confirm the process, documents, and timeline.
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