Annual service charge
AED 0.00
Calculated from title deed area multiplied by the approved annual rate per square foot.
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Dubai Service Charge Calculator
Estimate Dubai annual service charges and monthly equivalent from the title deed area and the approved rate per square foot.
Monthly equivalent
AED 0.00
Useful for comparing ongoing carrying cost against rent or mortgage payments.
Title deed area
0 sq ft
Area used in the service-charge calculation.
Approved rate
AED 0.00 / sq ft
Annual approved service-charge rate entered above.
What this Dubai service charge estimate assumes
This page assumes the annual service charge is calculated directly from the approved rate per square foot and the title deed area. It is designed for planning, budgeting, and comparing communities, not for replacing the final statement issued for a specific unit or service-charge year.
Why Dubai service charges deserve a separate calculator
Buyers and landlords often focus on purchase price, transfer fees, and mortgage costs first. The annual service charge can still be a meaningful carrying cost, especially in communities with higher approved rates or larger title deed areas.
What this page is best used for
It works best for comparing properties, validating broker assumptions, or pressure-testing an ownership budget before you commit to a community. Use the approved rate from the relevant development rather than a generic market average.
Frequently asked questions
What does this Dubai service charge calculator estimate?
It estimates the annual service charge and monthly equivalent from the title deed area and the approved service charge rate per square foot.
Why does the calculator ask for title deed area instead of saleable area?
Dubai service charges are typically applied to the title deed area used in the approved community service-charge schedule, not to a marketing floor area figure.
Does every Dubai building use the same rate?
No. The approved rate varies by development and property type, which is why this page uses a custom rate input rather than pretending there is one Dubai-wide service-charge number.
Is this a substitute for the official community statement?
No. It is an estimate for planning and comparison. The official approved rate and the actual billed amount should still be confirmed from the relevant building or community records.
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