Register Dubai Property From Anywhere Without Flying There



You don't need to fly to Dubai to register your property. Not anymore.

Since May 2020, Dubai Land Department introduced a remote property registration system that lets you complete transactions from anywhere globally. You handle everything through audio-visual communication without delegating to representatives or booking flights.

The process sounds bureaucratic. It's actually straightforward.

What You Need Before Starting

Your documentation requirements are minimal but specific. You'll need a valid passport for identity verification, the Electronic No Objection Certificate from your developer, your sales contract, and proof of payment.

The Dubai REST mobile app handles digital submission. You upload documents, schedule your remote verification call, and complete registration without visiting a trustee office.

The Fee Structure

Property registration costs 4% of your property's value. That splits equally between you and the seller at 2% each.

Additional fees include AED 580 for title deed issuance, AED 10 knowledge fee, and AED 10 innovation fee. If you're financing the purchase, mortgage registration adds 0.25% of your loan value.

Calculate the total before you start. No hidden charges appear later.

The Remote Registration Process

Download the Dubai REST app and create your account. Upload your documentation package through the secure portal. The system verifies your documents within 24-48 hours.

Schedule your audio-visual verification call with Dubai Land Department. During this call, you'll confirm your identity and transaction details. The entire conversation takes 15-20 minutes.

Once approved, you'll receive your digital title deed. The physical document arrives by courier if you request it.

Why This Matters Now

Dubai's real estate sector recorded 226,000 transactions valued at AED 761 billion in 2024. That's 36% growth in volume year-over-year.

Foreign nationals hold 43% of Dubai's residential property value. The remote registration system removed the biggest friction point for international investors.

You're not navigating outdated bureaucracy. You're using one of the world's most digitized property registration systems.

Timeline Expectations

Document preparation takes 3-5 business days if you have everything ready. Upload and verification add another 2-3 days. The remote call happens within a week of verification approval.

Total timeline from starting your application to receiving your title deed runs 10-15 business days. Delays typically come from incomplete documentation, not the system itself.

Get your documents right the first time. The process moves fast when you do.

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