What are the costs of buying property in Dubai?

It is important to separate the official registration fee from the full acquisition cost.
Your real all-in cost may also include brokerage, banking or valuation charges if financing is involved, and any furnishing or management setup expenses after purchase.
There are also fixed ancillary charges depending on the asset and process, such as title deed issuance, map fees, knowledge and innovation fees, and service-partner fees through trustee centers.
That is why you should never rely on a single headline percentage—request a full cost breakdown before transferring funds.