# DLD (Dubai Land Department)

> The DLD (Dubai Land Department) is Dubai's land authority: it registers all property transactions, issues title deeds and publishes the official market data.

**Source canonique** : https://withlevel8.com/en/glossaire/dld
**Locale** : en
**Catégorie** : juridique
**Mis à jour** : 2026-06-23

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The **DLD** registers every sale, lease (via **Ejari**) and mortgage. The standard **transfer fee** is **4% of the price** (usually paid by the buyer) plus administrative fees. The **RERA** (Real Estate Regulatory Agency) is its regulatory arm.

The transaction data published by the DLD is the most reliable market reference — Level8 backs its area pages and valuations on those medians.

## FAQ

### What are the DLD fees on purchase?

The transfer fee is 4% of the purchase price, plus fixed administrative fees, typically borne by the buyer.

## Termes liés

- [Oqood](https://withlevel8.com/en/glossaire/oqood)
- [RERA escrow account](https://withlevel8.com/en/glossaire/escrow-rera)
- [Service charges](https://withlevel8.com/en/glossaire/service-charges)

## Sources

- Dubai Land Department : https://dubailand.gov.ae