Owner separation
Processes an owner separation request for your property with the Dubai Land Department.
How it works
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Documents
You
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Reviewed by MARIO E.G.S.H AI
MARIO E.G.S.H AI
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Registered at trustee office
Runner at DLD
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Title deed issued
DLD
Documents required
Separation agreement signed in person by the owners and administratively approved
originalDubai Municipality map of the land concerned
copyCopy of the Emirates ID of all owners (citizens and residents)
copyMust be validCopy of valid passports of the owners (non-residents)
in some casescopyOnly if: For owners without UAE residence.Must be valid
Conditions, time and validity
- All co-owners must agree and sign the separation agreement in person.
- If the division is not by equal shares (some owners give up shares to others), DLD's 'partners division' service applies, with 1% of the value of the transferred shares.
- Processing time
- About 25 minutes at the DLD main building; title deed and map links are emailed after approval.
- Validity of the result
- Each owner receives a permanent separate title deed and map.
- Where it is applied for
- Dubai Land Department – main branch only.
Steps at the authority
- Owners prepare the separation agreement and the municipality map.
- Centre books and accompanies the file to the DLD main building; owners sign in person.
- Fees are paid; DLD audits and approves.
- Links to the new title deeds and maps are emailed.
Tips that save you a trip
- Owners abroad can be represented, but the power of attorney must expressly cover separating ownership in Dubai (staff check the wording).
Common reasons for rejection or delay
- One co-owner is absent or does not sign.
- The municipality map does not show the new plots.
Questions and answers
Do we pay a percentage of the land value?
Not for a split by existing shares; a 1% fee applies only when shares are given up between partners (partners division).
Checked by the MARIO E.G.S.H team on 2026-10-08. Rules can change at any time; our consultant confirms the details for your case.
Legal basis
Dubai Law No. 7 of 2006 concerning Real Property Registration in the Emirate of Dubai; DLD service fee schedule as published on each service page.
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