A finished home in Dubai has a title deed. A home that is still being built does not — instead, the sale is recorded in the Dubai Land Department's interim (off-plan) register. The registration document is usually called Oqood.
Why Oqood matters
Who registers it?
After you sign the SPA and pay the amount the developer requires, the developer normally registers the sale on the DLD system. You should receive the Oqood certificate (or confirmation of registration). If you have not received it within a reasonable time, ask the developer in writing.
What does it cost?
Registration is charged per the current DLD fee schedule — for a sale this is generally the DLD registration (transfer) fee based on the price, plus administrative fees. The SPA should say who pays and when. Ask the developer for the exact figure before you sign, and plan your costs with our upfront payment calculator.
Check your Oqood
You can check registered details through the official DLD channels, such as the Dubai REST app.
From Oqood to title deed
When the project is complete and the developer hands over:
1. You pay any remaining instalments due at handover
2. The developer completes the registration steps with the DLD
3. Your title deed is issued in your name
Before you accept the keys, inspect the unit — read our snagging and handover guide.
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Questions? Call +971 4 835 8084, or browse our off-plan projects — every unit we advertise shows its DLD permit.