# Service charges

> Service charges are the annual community fees in Dubai, billed per square foot (AED/sqft) and overseen by RERA via the Mollak system; they fund common-area upkeep.

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

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**Service charges** vary widely by tier: from about **AED 10-15/sqft** for a standard building to **AED 25-35/sqft+** for premium serviced addresses (Palm, Downtown). They are validated by RERA and billed via the **Mollak** platform.

They weigh directly on **net yield**: a savvy investor always factors them into the yield calculation, beyond the headline gross figure.

## FAQ

### How much are service charges in Dubai?

Around AED 10-15/sqft for a standard building, up to AED 25-35/sqft or more for premium serviced addresses.

## Termes liés

- [DLD (Dubai Land Department)](https://withlevel8.com/en/glossaire/dld)
- [RERA escrow account](https://withlevel8.com/en/glossaire/escrow-rera)

## Sources

- RERA — Mollak : https://dubailand.gov.ae