Laws and regulations
Renovating a Dubai home: which NOC, permit and contractor rules apply where
A renovation can need a developer NOC, a permit from Dubai Municipality, DDA or Trakhees by zone, and a registered contractor under Law No. 7 of 2025.
DLD and RERA
What each body regulates, the registers they maintain, and the fees and approvals that gate a transaction.
- Contracts
- DLD and RERA
- Ownership and visas
Laws and regulations
Dubai property scams: the official checks to run before you pay anyone
Dubai Police cases show money moving before anyone checks the listing. The Land Department's own tools let you verify permit, broker, title and developer first.
Laws and regulations
Dubai agent commission: the 2% and 5% are market custom, not a legal rate
Dubai's broker bylaw leaves the fee to the brokerage agreement. Custom applies only if the contract is silent, and 5% VAT is added on top.