Hotel valuation

Requests an official Dubai Land Department valuation of your hotel property.

Start this request processing: 7 days

How it works

  1. 1

    Documents

    You

  2. 2

    Reviewed by MARIO E.G.S.H AI

    MARIO E.G.S.H AI

  3. 3

    Registered at trustee office

    Runner at DLD

  4. 4

    Title deed issued

    DLD

Documents required

  • Property valuation request form

    original
  • Letter from the owner with a copy of a valid passport or Emirates ID

    original
  • Copy of the municipality map (issued within one year) or the planning map

    copyMap issued within the last year
  • Recent photos of the property

    copy
  • Built-up area

    copy
  • Room rental values and number of facilities, halls and restaurants

    copy
  • Detailed statement of all expenses and net profits for the last 3 years from a certified accounting office

    original
  • Hotel management contract

    copy
  • Tax letter from Dubai Municipality

    original

Conditions, time and validity

  • Open to all residency statuses (residents, citizens and visitors).
Processing time
About 7 working days (only residential units and attached villas are instant).
Validity of the result
DLD does not state a validity; the authority that asks for it decides how recent it must be.
Where it is applied for
Real Estate Services Trustee centres, Dubai REST app, Dubai Now app.

Steps at the authority

  1. Client sends the owner's letter, ID, municipality map, photos and any extra documents for the property type.
  2. Centre submits at a trustee centre or in the Dubai REST app and pays the fee.
  3. A DLD-approved valuer reviews (a site inspection may be needed) and the request is approved.
  4. The Real Estate Valuation e-Certificate is emailed.

Tips that save you a trip

  • Prepare the income, expense and rent documents before applying; missing financial papers are the usual cause of delay for large properties.

Common reasons for rejection or delay

  • Municipality map older than one year.
  • Applicant is not the owner and has no owner's letter or power of attorney.
  • Income and expense statements are missing for an income-producing property.

Questions and answers

What is the valuation certificate used for?

For gifts and transfers, golden visa files, banks, courts, inheritance and disputes; it states DLD's market value of the property.

How long does it take?

About 7 working days for this property type.

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; DLD property valuation service and its published fee table.

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