Unit or villa valuation
Requests an official Dubai Land Department valuation of your apartment unit or villa.
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
Property valuation request form
originalOwner's letter with a copy of valid passport or Emirates ID
originalDubai Municipality map (issued within one year) or planning map
copyMap issued within the last yearRecent photos of the property
copyTitle deed details of the unit
copy
Conditions, time and validity
- Service open to all residency statuses.
- Built properties other than units/attached villas (buildings, hotels, compounds) need extra documents such as built-up area, unit lists, 3 years of expenses and Ejari contracts.
- Processing time
- Residential units and attached villas: instant. Other property types: 7 working days.
- Validity of the result
- Not stated on the DLD page; the authority that asks for it (e.g. visa, bank) 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
- Client sends the owner's letter, ID, map and photos.
- Centre submits through a trustee centre or the Dubai REST app and pays the fee.
- DLD valuer reviews (instant for units) and the e-certificate is emailed.
Tips that save you a trip
- For an apartment-to-relative gift, DLD uses smart valuation during the gift itself, so a separate certificate may not be needed; for land it is required first.
- For a golden visa, check that the valuation reaches AED 2 million before paying for the visa process.
Common reasons for rejection or delay
- Municipality map older than one year.
- Applicant is not the owner and has no owner's letter or POA.
Questions and answers
How fast do I get the valuation certificate for my apartment?
For residential units and attached villas DLD issues it instantly; other property types take about 7 working days.
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.
Official sources
Legal basis
DLD property valuation service (Dubai Law No. 7 of 2006 framework); DLD service fee schedule
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