Dubai Real Estate Project Registration Fee 2026: Dubai developers registering a real estate development project need to complete the project registration process with the Dubai Land Department (DLD). The official DLD service currently lists a AED 150,000 project registration fee, along with a AED 10 Knowledge Fee and AED 10 Innovation Fee.

The registration is linked to the process of setting up an escrow account for off-plan property sales.

Dubai Project Registration Fee

According to the Dubai Land Department, the main project registration charge is AED 150,000. Developers also pay a AED 10 Knowledge Fee and AED 10 Innovation Fee.

The service is available through DLD's digital process, with applications submitted through the Oqood platform.

DLD lists the expected service completion time as 25 minutes, although the overall process can depend on document preparation, approvals and other requirements.

Requirements for Project Registration

The developer must meet several conditions before the project can be registered.

The land must be located in a freehold or long-term lease area, and the developer must have completed registration in the Trakheesi system.

DLD also requires an ownership deed for the land. The department states that preliminary sales certificates are not accepted for this service.

Another important requirement is the construction guarantee. DLD requires a 30% construction guarantee, which can be provided through 30% construction completion, a bank guarantee covering 30% of the construction cost, or an equivalent cash deposit.

Dubai Real Estate Project Registration Fee 2026: Documents Required

DLD lists several documents for the registration process. These include the consultant's letter containing project details, the district cooling services agreement, the investor compensation mechanism and final building permits.

Depending on the project structure, developers may also need a No Objection Certificate from the main developer and a development agreement when the landowner and developer are different.

A bank guarantee is also listed among the required documents.

Escrow Account and Registration Process

Project registration also involves arranging an escrow account through the account custodian. The developer submits the required information and documents, after which DLD reviews the application.

The process includes project and unit-related procedures, payment of the applicable fees and completion of the registration requirements. Once approved, the developer receives the electronic project registration certificate.

For developers planning to sell units off-plan in Dubai, completing the DLD registration and escrow requirements is an important part of the regulatory process.

Official DLD information

The fees, requirements and procedures above are based on the Dubai Land Department's official Register Project service. Requirements can change, so developers should check the DLD service page before submitting an application.