UAE Property Tax Calculator 2026

Calculate total property purchase and holding costs in the UAE. Includes Dubai 4% transfer fee, Abu Dhabi municipality fee (0.25%), 2% agency fee, 0.2% registration, and annual service charges.

UAE Property Costs — No Annual Property Tax

The UAE has no annual property tax, no capital gains tax on property sales, and no wealth tax. Purchase costs vary by emirate: Dubai charges a 4% transfer fee to the Land Department, plus a 2% agency fee and 0.2% registration. Abu Dhabi charges an annual municipality fee of 0.25% of the property's rental value (not purchase price). Service charges (maintenance, utilities, amenities) are paid to the building owner's association and vary by community.

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UAE Property Tax Calculator 2026 — Dubai & Abu Dhabi

Calculate UAE property purchase costs: Dubai 4% transfer fee, Abu Dhabi 0.25%, service charges, registration and agency fees. Free calculator.

UAE Property Tax Facts

No annual property tax, no capital gains tax, no wealth tax in the UAE.
Dubai: 4% transfer fee + 2% agency fee + 0.2% registration.
Abu Dhabi: 0.25% municipality fee (annual, based on rental value).
Service charges vary by community (AED 10-30/sq ft/year).

Property ValueAED 2,000,000
Transfer Fee (4.0%)AED 80,000
Registration Fee (0.2%)AED 4,000
Agency Fee (2%)AED 40,000
Total Purchase CostsAED 124,000
Total Holding Cost (5 yrs)AED 150,000
Annual Cost (% of value)1.50%

Cost Breakdown

Cost Over Time (Purchase vs Holding)

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