Layla Hassan

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Layla Hassan writes Gulf Times Now’s guides — the practical, checkable answers to moving to the Gulf, living here, working here and starting a business. Her brief is service journalism: what the rule actually is, what it costs, what it takes and what changed, written so a reader can act on it the same day.

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Abu Dhabi Property Sale Registration Fees

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Abu Dhabi property sale registration costs 2% of contract value plus AED 875 e-services fee, half Dubai's headline rate. Full TAMM fee breakdown.

Dubai Property Valuation Certificate Fees

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An official DLD property valuation certificate costs AED 2,000 to AED 15,000 by property type. Full fee breakdown by category and turnaround time.

Dubai Inheritance Property Title Transfer Fees

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Transferring a deceased owner's Dubai property to heirs costs a flat AED 1,000 per property, far less than a sale or gift. Full DLD fee breakdown.

Dubai Property Gift Registration Fees

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Gifting property in Dubai costs 0.125% of valuation (minimum AED 2,000), far less than a sale, but only between parents, spouses, children.

Dubai Property Sale Registration: Full Fees

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Dubai property sale registration costs 4% of the value, plus DLD fixed fees and a trustee office charge of AED 2,000-4,000. Full breakdown explained.
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Abu Dhabi Vehicle Impounding: Fees for Each Step

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Abu Dhabi's Smart Vehicle Impounding costs AED 15/day, the release certificate AED 100, and leaving it uncollected adds AED 50-100 more. Full guide.

Abu Dhabi Traffic Points: 24-Point Licence Rule

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At 24 traffic points, Abu Dhabi drivers must surrender their licence, free but mandatory. How points attach to a licence and the AED 100 clearance cert.

Dubai nol Card Refund: Cash vs Transfer Cost

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A cash nol card refund costs 2.5% or AED 5, whichever is higher. Transferring to another nol card is free. Full RTA refund process and timeline.

Dubai Bus on Demand: Fares and How It Works

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Dubai Bus on Demand costs AED 5 per zone trip, AED 7 interzone, AED 4 per extra passenger. How RTA's app-based shared shuttle actually works.
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