The DLD (Dubai Land Department) is Dubai's land authority: it registers all property transactions, issues title deeds and publishes the official market data.
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.
The transfer fee is 4% of the purchase price, plus fixed administrative fees, typically borne by the buyer.
Sources: Dubai Land Department · Updated 2026-06-23