Dubai Land Department (DLD)
Also known as: DLD, Dubai Land Department
Quick Answer
The Dubai Land Department (DLD) is the government authority that registers and regulates all real estate in Dubai — property ownership, sales, mortgages, and rental contracts (through Ejari). It also issues title deeds and the property valuations used for Golden Visa eligibility.
The DLD maintains Dubai's official property register and runs the services around it: title-deed issuance, sale and mortgage registration, developer and escrow oversight, and — through its Ejari system — the registration of every tenancy contract in the emirate.
For businesses, the DLD matters in two ways: your office lease must be registered on Ejari (a DLD system) before DET will issue or renew your trade licence, and a DLD property valuation of AED 2 million or more is the basis of the property-investor route to the Golden Visa. Its regulatory arm is RERA.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Dubai Land Department (DLD) do?
The DLD registers and regulates all real estate in Dubai — ownership, sales, mortgages, and rental contracts (via Ejari) — and issues title deeds and the property valuations used for Golden Visa eligibility.
Why does the DLD matter for my business?
Your office lease must be registered on Ejari (a DLD system) before DET issues or renews your trade licence, and a DLD valuation of AED 2 million or more is the basis of the property-investor Golden Visa route.
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