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Real Estate Agency Fees in Dubai: What Tenants, Buyers and Sellers Pay (2026)

How much do Dubai real estate agents charge? Typical commission for renting and buying, who usually pays, what you should get for it and how to avoid fee problems.

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Al Firouz Team
Al Firouz Real Estate · ORN 25623

Agency fees are a normal part of renting or buying in Dubai. Knowing what is typical helps you budget and avoid surprises.

Renting

  • Agency fee is commonly around 5% of the yearly rent, often with a minimum amount
  • It is usually paid by the tenant, once, when the contract is signed
  • VAT applies to the agency's fee

    • Buying and selling

  • Commission on a resale property is commonly around 2% of the price, plus VAT
  • In Dubai's resale market the buyer often pays it, but this is negotiable — make sure the MOU (Form F) says who pays
  • When buying off-plan directly from a developer, the buyer usually does not pay the agency — ask to be sure

    • Work out the numbers with our free [commission calculator](/tools/commission).

    What you should get for the fee

  • Listings with a valid DLD advertising permit — [how to check](/blog/how-to-check-dubai-property-ad-permit)
  • Viewings, negotiation and honest advice
  • The tenancy contract or MOU prepared correctly
  • Help with Ejari, handover and next steps

    • Protect yourself

  • Deal only with licensed agencies and registered brokers
  • Agree the fee in writing before viewings or offers
  • Pay the fee to the company, not to an individual's personal account, and get a VAT receipt
  • One agency fee per deal — be wary of extra "booking" or "holding" fees

    • Al Firouz fees

    We tell you our fee upfront, in writing, before you commit. Ask us on +971 4 835 8084, or browse [homes for rent](/rent) and [properties for sale](/buy).

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