Seller's Guide Dubai | How to Sell Property in Dubai

When Is the Right Time to Sell?

Dubai's property market moves in cycles. Key indicators that it is a good time to sell include rising transaction volumes on DLD data, strong rental demand pushing yields above 6%, and positive off-plan launches in your community driving up comparable prices. UNIQ provides a free market valuation to help you decide.

Step-by-Step Selling Process

Get a Valuation

UNIQ will assess your property against recent comparable sales in your community, current market conditions and your property's unique features.

List Your Property

We list on Bayut, Property Finder and our own website with professional photography and targeted marketing to serious buyers.

Viewings

We manage all viewing requests, vet buyers for financial readiness, and handle all communication on your behalf.

Receive an Offer

Once a buyer is found, we present the offer and negotiate to achieve the best possible price for you.

Sign the MOU

Both parties sign the Memorandum of Understanding. The buyer typically pays a 10% deposit held securely.

Obtain NOC

We apply to your developer for a No Objection Certificate. This confirms no outstanding service charges and typically takes 5–15 working days.

Transfer at DLD

Both parties attend a Trustee Office. The title deed transfers, funds are released to you, and the sale is complete.

How UNIQ Markets Your Property

Listed on Bayut — Dubai's #1 property portal

Listed on Property Finder with premium placement

Featured on uniqrealty.co

WhatsApp broadcast to our active buyer database

Social media promotion on Instagram

Direct outreach to qualified buyers in our network

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there capital gains tax in Dubai?

No. Dubai has no capital gains tax, no income tax on rental income, and no inheritance tax. This makes it one of the most tax-efficient places in the world to own and sell property.

What is an NOC and how long does it take?

A No Objection Certificate is issued by your property developer confirming no outstanding service charges. It typically takes 5–15 working days and costs AED 500–5,000 depending on the developer.

Who pays the agent commission when selling?

In Dubai, the seller pays 2% agent commission and the buyer also pays 2% to their agent. Each party pays their own agent.

Can I sell a mortgaged property?

Yes. The existing mortgage is discharged at transfer using the buyer's funds. If the buyer is also using a mortgage, both banks coordinate the discharge and registration simultaneously.