Dubai Property Tax 2026 — Zero Annual Tax, Here’s What You Do Pay

Dubai has no annual property tax. No capital gains tax. No income tax on rental income. No inheritance tax. This is one of the primary reasons international investors choose Dubai over London, Paris, or Singapore.

What you pay (one-time at purchase)

• 4% DLD registration fee
• Trustee and admin fees (approximately AED 5,000)

What you do NOT pay

• Annual property tax: AED 0
• Capital gains tax when selling: AED 0
• Income tax on rental income: AED 0
• Inheritance tax: AED 0

Comparison with other markets

A property investor in London earning AED 200,000 per year in rent pays up to 45% income tax — AED 90,000 gone every year. In Dubai, you keep 100% of your rental income.

Ongoing costs (not taxes)

• Service charges: AED 10–40 per sq ft annually, depending on building
• DEWA (electricity and water): based on usage
• Municipality housing fee: 5% of annual rent (for tenants, not landlords)

Corporate tax note

The UAE introduced 9% corporate tax in 2023. This applies only to businesses with profits above AED 375,000 annually. Individual investors buying property personally are not affected.