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Is the real-estate agency fee legally allowed in Dubai?

Last updated: May 2026
Dubai Practical Editorial Team· Collaborative authorship

Signed by: Sarah Al Qasimi (Lead Editor). Fact-checked by the full editorial team.

Yes — agency fees are legal and typically 5% of annual rent or AED 5,000, whichever is higher, paid once. The fee can be split between landlord and tenant or paid solely by one party depending on negotiation. There is no law fixing who pays; it is contractual. Always get a receipt and confirm the agent holds a valid RERA broker card.

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