Q: Hello, Can I have legal clarification on whether estate agents in Dubai are allowed to charge a non-refundable commission fee upfront before the sale of a property? Thanks in advance!

Q: I am not a real estate agent. I just happened to match a sale of property deal between two licensed agents, one is the seller's agent and the other is the buyer's agent. I wanted to know if legally I can get paid referral or finder's fees if the property is sold. If yes, I need help drafting the agreement between all 3 parties.

Q: Hi, I am going to buy an apartment in Dubai. If I am going directly from the seller's broker, shall we both (seller and buyer) pay 2% each to this broker? And also it asks for a convenience fee of 5000 Dhs, what is it? Thanks

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I am in the process of renewing my lease contract and I requested the agent several times to remove the clause that says: "in the event of renewal of the contract, the tenant agrees to pay Real Estate company as admin fee of AED1000/-". The agent hasn't removed it yet. My last contract expires today, my cheque was ready yesterday (12/03/2024), and I sent them the contract signed (10/03/2024) and made an X on that clause. Now the agent is threatening me with legal actions saying I'm staying in the apartment illegally (today 1st day). Can they threaten me? Do they have any right to keep charging me their fees? As I read online: "By UAE law, as well as Dubai Land Department regulations, agents are entitled to receive a fee when a tenancy contract is signed. But there is no clause stating that agents hold the right to continue receiving that fee every time a tenant’s contract is renewed”. Should I go to DLD and do the contract with their help? Would appreciate any advice.

This Bylaw regulates the Real Estate Brokers Register in the Emirate of Dubai. No person may engage in real estate brokerage activities in Dubai unless he is licensed by the competent entities and entered in the register, which is maintained by Dubai Land Department.

By virtue of this Law, a public corporation named the “Real Estate Regulatory Agency” is established in the Emirate of Dubai. It is affiliated to Dubai Land Department. The objective of RERA is to regulate the real estate sector in the Emirate.