Property Gift Registration

Gifting property in Dubai involves submitting a gift registration application through a Real Estate Registration Trustee Centre. The Dubai Land Department (DLD) reviews the application and supporting documents to verify eligibility. Once approved, a new title deed is issued in the recipient’s name. This transfer of ownership is formalised without a sale, in accordance with the property gift law in Dubai. EGSH handles the entire process on your behalf, ensuring full compliance with Dubai Land Department gift procedures.

Under DLD regulations, only first-degree relatives, including parents, children, and spouses, are eligible to receive property as a gift.

Key documents for a gift transfer of property in Dubai include the original title deed, a valid Emirates ID or passport, a certified birth or marriage certificate proving the relationship, and a developer’s e-NOC for properties in freehold areas. Additional documents may be required for companies or representatives acting under a power of attorney. EGSH provides complete guidance on the documentation required, verifies compliance with DLD standards, and submits the complete application through official channels.

Inheritance and gifting are two distinct legal methods for transferring property ownership in Dubai. Gifting is a voluntary property transfer (to parents, children, or spouses) without financial compensation. It is formalised through a gift deed and processed directly at a DLD-authorised Real Estate Registration Trustee Centre, such as EGSH, typically within a single visit. Inheritance, by contrast, involves the transfer of ownership following the property owner’s death. This process is handled through the Dubai Courts and requires a legal inheritance ruling (e.g., a Heirs Certificate or Distribution Deed) before registration with the Dubai Land Department. EGSH assists clients with property gift registrations and also provides support for inheritance-related title transfers.

Yes. The Dubai Land Department transfer fees for gift registration include 0,125% of the official property valuation, with a minimum of AED 2,000. Additional administrative fees apply, such as AED 250 for title deed issuance and charges for maps or supporting certificates where required. EGSH calculates and processes all Dubai Land Department property transfer fees on-site.

The conveyance fee for property gift registration is paid directly at the Real Estate Registration Trustee Centre. The Dubai Land Department (DLD) accepts several official payment methods, including: — ePay (DLD’s online payment gateway) — Noqodi digital wallet — Sadad Dubai platform — Manager’s cheque issued in favour of the Land Department. At EGSH, all Dubai property transfer fees are processed on-site during your appointment.

The property gift transfer procedure in Dubai begins with a property valuation request. Once the valuation is complete, the owner must file a gift registration application at a Real Estate Registration Trustee Centre. The standard process includes: — Initial consultation at EGSH — we confirm eligibility, advise on documentation, and schedule your application. — Document submission and legal review — all papers are verified and uploaded via the DLD digital system. — Payment of official DLD fees — including the 0,125% conveyance fee, title deed fee, and map issuance (if applicable). — Issuance of new title deed: Once approved, DLD provides the updated title deed in the recipient’s name. At EGSH, the full gift transfer of property in Dubai is processed in one visit, with expert guidance and full compliance with Dubai Land Department gift regulations.

Once the documents are in order, the whole real estate gift process in Dubai typically takes 25–30 minutes at the service centre. EGSH ensures that all documentation is pre-verified, allowing for efficient, same-day completion.

Non-resident family members may receive a property gift if they are first-degree relatives and can provide the required legal documents (such as an attested birth or marriage certificate). The process and gift transfer deed in Dubai remain the same. EGSH verifies all eligibility criteria and ensures compliance with DLD rules for gifting property in the UAE to non-residents.