The Oqood fee is the charge for registering an off-plan property purchase in the Dubai Land Department’s interim real estate register. It is paid to record the sale and produce the Oqood certificate that proves the buyer’s registered interest.
Where you’ll see it
You’ll see the Oqood fee when an off-plan sale is registered, usually early in the purchase. It is one of the costs of buying off-plan, separate from the price instalments and from later completion and title fees.
Why it matters
Budgeting for the Oqood fee — and knowing who is responsible for paying it under the contract — avoids surprises at registration. It is part of the true cost of an off-plan purchase, not an optional extra.
What it is not
The Oqood fee is not the later title deed issuance fee charged on completion, and it is not the unit’s purchase price. It pays specifically for registering the off-plan sale in the interim register.
Example
On registering an off-plan apartment, the buyer pays the Oqood fee, the sale is recorded in the interim register, and the buyer receives their Oqood certificate.
Connected documents and parties
Oqood certificate, SPA, fee receipt; buyer, developer, DLD.
Going deeper: for the off-plan registration process and its costs, see the Oqood registration guidance.
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