What a valuation tells you
An official valuation states your property's fair market value on a given date, based on its location, size, type and recent comparable transactions. Prices change, so a revaluation shows where you stand now — not what you paid or what a listing asks.
When you need one
- Selling or buying — to set or test a price
- Mortgage or refinancing
- Golden visa applications based on property value
- Gifting property to family — the transfer fee is calculated on the official value
- Inheritance, estate planning and court matters
- Reviewing a portfolio or a property bought years ago
Official certificate or market opinion
- Official valuation certificate — issued by the Dubai Land Department or a valuation company licensed by it, and verifiable online; accepted by banks, courts and government bodies
- Market appraisal — an agent's opinion of price; useful for marketing, but not accepted for official purposes
How quickly
For apartments and attached villas, an official certificate can usually be issued within one working day once the documents are complete. Other property types — land, standalone villas, buildings and commercial units — can take several working days.
What you need
- Title deed
- Owner's passport or Emirates ID
- An authorisation letter or power of attorney if someone applies on the owner's behalf
- Property details and photos; plans for land, villas or buildings where requested
How ETURA helps
Send us the title deed and we arrange the official valuation through the Dubai Land Department's channels or a licensed valuation company — then explain what the value means for your sale, visa, gift or financing. Properties in other emirates follow each emirate's own process.
This page provides general information only and is not legal, tax or immigration advice. Requirements are set by the relevant authorities and may change; we confirm the current position for your case at assessment.
Last reviewed: November 2026