Property Gifting in Dubai — 0.125% DLD Fee to Family Members | E-Notary Dubai

How to gift property to a first-degree relative in Dubai and pay 0.125% DLD transfer fee instead of 4%. Documents and process explained.

5 March 2025· Updated Jan 2026

What Is a Property Gift Transfer in Dubai?

A property gift transfer (هبة عقارية) in Dubai is the transfer of ownership of a real estate property from one person to a first-degree relative — without a sale price — through Dubai Land Department (DLD). When done correctly between first-degree relatives, the DLD transfer fee is 0.125% of the property value instead of the standard 4%.

→Father or mother to son or daughter
→Son or daughter to father or mother
→Original title deed of the property

Who Qualifies as a First-Degree Relative for the Reduced Fee?

Husband to wife (and vice versa)Father or mother to son or daughterSon or daughter to father or motherSecond-degree relatives (siblings, grandparents, aunts/uncles, cousins) do not qualify for the 0.125% rate. Gifts between them are treated as a sale at 4%.

→Passport copies of both donor and recipient
→UAE residence visa and Emirates ID (if UAE residents)
→No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the developer (for off-plan or strata properties)

Documents Required for a Property Gift Transfer

Yes. If the donor or recipient cannot be present at DLD, a notarized Property Gifting Power of Attorney can authorize a named representative to complete the transfer on their behalf. The POA must specifically mention the property and the gift transfer.

→Property Gifting POA (if either party cannot be present at DLD)
→Marriage certificate or birth certificate proving the first-degree relationship

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. If either the donor (the person transferring ownership) or the recipient (the person receiving the property) is outside the UAE, a Special POA can be used to authorize a local representative to complete the transaction at DLD on their behalf. The POA must explicitly name the property (Title Deed number, plot number, and area) and authorize the representative to sign the transfer documents and receive or transfer the property. The POA must also comply with DLD's requirements under Circular No. 29/R/2025.