DXB MARINA · 1BRAED 1.82M+2.3% Q/Q·DOWNTOWN · 2BRAED 3.45M+1.8% Q/Q·PALM JUMEIRAH · VILLAAED 12.4M+4.1% Q/Q·BUSINESS BAY · STUDIOAED 1.05M+0.9% Q/Q·DUBAI HILLS · 3BRAED 4.20M+3.0% Q/Q·JVC · 1BRAED 0.92M-0.4% Q/Q·EMAAR BEACHFRONT · 2BRAED 4.80M+5.2% Q/Q·DUBAI SOUTH · 1BRAED 0.78M+1.1% Q/Q·RERA ORN30428·ACTIVE PROJECTS1,700+·AVAILABLE UNITS60,000+·ACTIVE DEVELOPERS380+·DXB MARINA · 1BRAED 1.82M+2.3% Q/Q·DOWNTOWN · 2BRAED 3.45M+1.8% Q/Q·PALM JUMEIRAH · VILLAAED 12.4M+4.1% Q/Q·BUSINESS BAY · STUDIOAED 1.05M+0.9% Q/Q·DUBAI HILLS · 3BRAED 4.20M+3.0% Q/Q·JVC · 1BRAED 0.92M-0.4% Q/Q·EMAAR BEACHFRONT · 2BRAED 4.80M+5.2% Q/Q·DUBAI SOUTH · 1BRAED 0.78M+1.1% Q/Q·RERA ORN30428·ACTIVE PROJECTS1,700+·AVAILABLE UNITS60,000+·ACTIVE DEVELOPERS380+·
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Dubai Property Tax Guide (2026) — There Isn't One

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The full holding-cost picture (AED 1.5M JVC 1-bed)

ItemAnnual (AED)
Service charges (~13/sqft × 650)~8,500
DEWA housing fee (5% of AED 90K rent)~4,500
Insurance (optional)~500
Total annual holding~13,500

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Frequently asked questions

Is there property tax in Dubai?

No — Dubai has no annual property tax. The only recurring tax-like charge is the DEWA housing fee (5% of annual rent, billed via utilities).

Is there capital gains tax on Dubai property?

No. Profit on selling a Dubai property is not taxed in the UAE. Your home country may tax it depending on residency rules.

Is rental income taxed in Dubai?

Not by the UAE. Individuals pay no income tax. Companies subject to UAE 9% corporate tax may include rental income depending on structure.

Is there VAT on property?

Residential property sales and rentals are zero-rated for VAT. Commercial property is standard-rated at 5%.

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