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Property Gifting in Dubai
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Property Gifting in Dubai
A Legal Process — Not just a Transfer
At Lex Estates, we combine real estate expertise with legal protection. Our team manages your property gifting in Dubai from start to finish, ensuring the process is smooth, compliant, and officially registered with the DLD.
- Legal Protection
- End-to-End Management
- Compliance Requirements
How To Gift A Property In Dubai?
In Dubai, property gifting, legally known as a Hiba, means transferring property ownership without any sale or financial exchange.
It’s typically done between family members or trusted associates. The DLD recognizes gifting property as a separate category from sales, requiring a gift deed, valuation, and official registration.
Lex Estates oversees each of these stages to ensure every legal requirement is satisfied before registration.
Valuation of the property
Valuation of the property by the DLD to determine the transfer fee
Obtaining a No Objection Certificate (NOC)
Obtaining a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the property’s developer.
Signing a Gift Deed
Signing a gift deed at the Real Estate Registration Trustee that confirms the donor’s intent and the recipient’s acceptance.
Submit all documents
Submit all documents to the DLD for review and approval.
Final Registration and Issuance
Final registration and issuance of a new title deed under the recipient’s name.
Things to Know Before You Can Gift Property in Dubai
Before starting the gifting process, it’s important to understand what’s legally required and which properties qualify for transfer. Lex Estates ensures that your documentation, eligibility, and property type meets DLD’s latest gifting guidelines before proceeding.
Eligible Property Types
Only completed, freehold properties can typically be gifted.
Leasehold or off-plan units are usually excluded unless approved by the developer and DLD.
Lex Estates will verify your property’s status and eligibility before proceeding.
- The property must be owned outright by the donor.
- The gift transaction must be registered with the DLD.
- The property’s value is assessed based on official DLD valuation standards.
- A transfer fee, often 0.125% of the property’s value, applies for first-degree relatives.
We, at Lex Estates, make each step of property gifting easy for you. Our affiliated legal advisors ensure your documents meet all these conditions, preventing rejection or revaluation delays.
- NOC from the developer
- DLD valuation certificate
- Title deed of the property
- Passports and Emirates IDs of both parties
- Valid Power of Attorney (if one or both parties are abroad)
- Gift deed (prepared and notarized by Lex Estates’ affiliated legal team)
- Document proving the first-degree relationship (e.g. marriage or birth certificate)
At Lex Estates, our real estate agents prepare and verify all documentation to ensure smooth DLD processing.
Who Can Gift Property in Dubai?
Dubai allows both individuals and companies to gift property under specific conditions defined by the DLD. We help our clients, whether residents, non-residents, or corporate entities, comply with all ownership and transfer regulations.
Individual Property Owners
Both UAE residents and non-residents can gift properties in Dubai. Foreign nationals, including US citizens, can transfer ownership provided the property is located in a designated freehold area.
- Lex Estates assists clients worldwide with remote documentation and Power of Attorney arrangements.
Corporate Property Owners
Companies registered in approved jurisdictions, such as JAFZA, RAK ICC, or ADGM, can gift properties in Dubai. However, offshore entities from unapproved jurisdictions (like BVI or Ajman Offshore) are restricted.
- Lex Estates verifies company ownership structures and prepares the necessary corporate resolutions and legal attestations.
Family Members and Inheritance Planning
Property gifting is common for estate and succession planning. Dubai law allows gifting between first-degree relatives (parents, children, spouses) at reduced fees.
- Lex Estates provides strategic guidance to ensure your family’s interests are protected and succession transfers comply with DLD and UAE inheritance laws.
Fees and Timeline for Property Gifting in Dubai
Understanding the official fees and timelines helps you plan the transfer efficiently and avoid unnecessary costs. Lex Estates provides a transparent estimate of all DLD, legal, and administrative charges before initiating the process.
How Long Does It Take to Gift a Property in Dubai?
Once all documents are ready, DLD registration typically takes 2–5 working days. Delays can occur if documents need attestation or if the donor/recipient is overseas. Lex Estates minimizes delays through remote Power of Attorney setup and direct coordination with DLD.
Lex Estates provides a full cost estimate upfront, no hidden charges.
- For first-degree relatives: 0.125% of property value (minimum AED 2,000).
- Standard administration and trustee fees also apply.
- Legal drafting, notarization, and NOC costs vary depending on property type and developer.
Making Your Property Gifting Easy In Dubai
At Lex Estates, we turn the complex process of property gifting in Dubai into a secure and smooth experience with easy processing, no matter where you are in the world.
- Our legal experts handle everything remotely through a verified Power of Attorney
- We ensure your transfer meets every DLD requirement and legal standard
- With fixed fees, full transparency, and real-time updates, you stay in control while we take care of the rest.
Whether you’re gifting a luxury apartment in Downtown or a family home in Arabian Ranches, Lex Estates guarantees a smooth, compliant, and worry-free transfer.
Start your property gifting journey with Lex Estates today, with your trust, our legal protection.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can a foreigner gift property in Dubai?
Yes. Foreign nationals can gift properties located in Dubai’s designated freehold areas. Lex Estates helps foreign clients complete the process remotely through a Power of Attorney.
2. What documents are required for property gifting in Dubai?
The main documents include a notarized gift deed, title deed, ID copies, DLD valuation, fully attested proof of kinship (e.g. marriage or birth certificate) and a developer NOC. If gifting involves a legal entity, additional corporate documents will be required. Our team prepares and validates all required paperwork.
3. How much are the DLD gift fees?
The Dubai Land Department charges 0.125% of the property’s value for gifts between first-degree relatives. Other administrative costs may apply.
4. Can I gift property remotely from abroad?
Yes. You can authorize Lex Estates to act through a notarized and attested Power of Attorney, enabling the full gifting process without being in Dubai.
5. Can a company gift property in Dubai?
Yes, if it’s registered in an approved jurisdiction such as JAFZA, DIFC, RAK ICC, or ADGM. Lex Estates ensures all company documents and resolutions meet DLD standards.
6. Is gifted property taxable in Dubai?
Dubai currently imposes no personal income or capital gains tax on gifted properties between individuals, but DLD transfer fees still apply. However, VAT and corporate tax can apply on commercial properties and properties owned by a legal entity, depending on the legal structure type.
