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Property separation or annexation request (standard or deferred)

Submits a standard or deferred property separation or annexation request to the Dubai Land Department.

Start this request processing: 1 day

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 maps after annexation or separation, approved by the planning authorities

    original

  • Emirates ID of the owner

    originalMust be valid

  • Valid passport (for non-resident owners)

    in some casescopyOnly if: Only if the owner has no UAE residence.Must be valid

  • Power of attorney, if someone applies for the owner

    in some casesoriginalOnly if: Only if the owner does not come or apply in person.

Conditions, time and validity

  • The applicant is the registered owner (or the developer through the Oqood portal).
  • Planning approval of the new layout must exist before applying.
Processing time
About 4 hours after a complete submission.
Validity of the result
New electronic maps and title deeds replace the old ones permanently.
Where it is applied for
Real Estate Services Trustee centres, Dubai REST app, DLD website; developers through the Oqood portal.

Steps at the authority

  1. Client obtains or sends the planning-approved maps after separation/annexation.
  2. Centre submits at a trustee centre or in the Dubai REST app and pays the fees.
  3. DLD audits the request and issues the new maps (and title deeds).

Tips that save you a trip

  • Each new property gets its own map and title deed, so the per-drawing fees grow with the number of resulting properties.

Common reasons for rejection or delay

  • Maps are not approved by the planning authority, or do not match the registered areas.
  • A mortgage or seizure on the property blocks the change until the bank or court agrees.

Questions and answers

What is a 'deferred' separation?

It usually refers to properties still in the initial (Oqood) register; DLD does not publish a separate page for it, so staff confirm the route and fees for your case.

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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