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Dubai Mortgage Calculator

Estimate your monthly mortgage payment, loan amount, total interest and repayment cost before buying property in Dubai.

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Results are estimates for planning purposes and are not a bank mortgage offer or final financing quotation.

MORTGAGE ESTIMATE Monthly Payment Preview
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ESTIMATED MONTHLY PAYMENT AED 8,420 Based on example mortgage inputs
Mortgage financing 80% loan-to-value
Property Price AED 1.5M
Down Payment 20%
Loan Term 25 Years
Interest Rate 4.5%

Your final payment depends on the lender, rate type, fees, valuation, insurance and approved mortgage terms.

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Calculate Your Dubai Mortgage Payment

Adjust the property value, down payment, interest rate and mortgage term to get an instant estimate of your payment and total financing cost.

MORTGAGE DETAILS

Enter Your Property Financing Details

Change any value below and your results will update instantly.

Purchase value
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AED 250K AED 20M
Enter the agreed or expected Dubai property purchase price.
Percentage
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0% 100%
Cash contribution
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Amount and percentage are synchronized automatically.
Estimated rate
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0% 15%
Mortgage tenure
Years
1 Year 35 Years
Payment Frequency Repayment schedule

This estimate excludes insurance, valuation, lender processing, registration, DLD fees and other property-purchase costs.

PAYMENT BREAKDOWN

Understand How Your Dubai Mortgage Is Repaid

See how each mortgage payment is divided between principal and interest, how the outstanding balance changes over time and how the loan term affects your total financing cost.

CURRENT MORTGAGE STRUCTURE

Principal and Interest Breakdown

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Starting Loan AED 1,200,000
Total Interest AED 800,997
Total Repayment AED 2,000,997
Total Cost AED 2.00M
Principal AED 1,200,000 60%
Interest AED 800,997 40%

During the early years of a reducing-balance mortgage, a larger part of each payment normally goes toward interest. As the outstanding balance decreases, a greater share goes toward repaying the principal.

DUBAI MORTGAGE PROCESS

How a Dubai Property Mortgage Works

Understand the main stages of arranging property finance in Dubai, from checking affordability and obtaining pre-approval to valuation, final approval and property transfer.

MORTGAGE APPLICATION PREPARATION

Documents Commonly Reviewed by Mortgage Lenders

The exact requirements can differ by lender and applicant profile. Preparing a complete, consistent file can make the assessment process easier to manage.

IDENTIFICATION Personal and residency records
EMPLOYMENT Employment and income evidence
BANKING Bank statements and account records
FINANCIAL PROFILE Liabilities and supporting records
PRE-APPROVAL VS FINAL APPROVAL

Understand the Difference Before Making an Offer

Pre-approval is an initial assessment. Final approval generally depends on the selected property, valuation and completed lender checks.

PRE-APPROVAL

Initial Borrowing Assessment

  • Based mainly on the applicant’s financial profile
  • Provides an indicative finance range
  • Helps define the property search budget
  • Usually remains subject to additional conditions
FINAL APPROVAL

Property-Specific Finance Decision

  • Includes review of the selected property
  • May depend on the lender’s valuation
  • Confirms approved terms and loan amount
  • Must be reviewed before purchase completion
COMPLETE BUYING BUDGET

Dubai Mortgage Costs Beyond the Monthly Payment

Your mortgage instalment is only one part of the property budget. Consider the down payment, lender charges, valuation, registration, insurance and other purchase-related expenses before making an offer.

CURRENT PROPERTY PRICE AED 1,500,000
DOWN PAYMENT AED 300,000
ESTIMATED UPFRONT BUDGET AED 391,500
BEFORE PROPERTY TRANSFER

Common One-Time Mortgage and Purchase Costs

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02

DLD-Related Purchase Costs

AED 60,000

Registration and transfer-related charges should be calculated separately from the mortgage amount.

Calculate DLD fees →
03

Property Valuation

AED 3,000

A lender may arrange an independent valuation before confirming the final mortgage amount.

04

Lender Processing Fee

AED 12,000

Banks may charge a processing or arrangement fee based on the approved loan amount.

05

Mortgage Registration

AED 3,000

Mortgage registration and trustee-related charges may apply during the property transfer process.

06

Agency and Conveyancing

AED 13,500

Professional, agency and documentation costs can vary according to the transaction and service provider.

SMART MORTGAGE PLANNING

How to Reduce Your Dubai Mortgage Cost

Small changes to the down payment, loan term, interest rate and repayment strategy can make a significant difference to your monthly payment and total mortgage interest.

ILLUSTRATIVE SAVINGS COMPARISON

See How Small Changes Can Affect Mortgage Cost

The comparison below uses the live values from your mortgage calculator and shows how different planning decisions may change the payment or total interest.

EXTRA 5% DOWN PAYMENT AED 75,000

Additional cash contribution

New monthly payment AED 6,253
5 YEARS SHORTER 20 Years

Shorter repayment period

Estimated interest saved AED 179,000
0.5% LOWER RATE 4.0%

Illustrative reduced interest rate

Estimated interest saved AED 105,000

These are illustrative estimates based on the current calculator values. Actual savings depend on lender terms, charges, repayment rules and the approved mortgage structure.

BEFORE CHANGING YOUR MORTGAGE

Compare the Saving with the Cost of Making the Change

01 Early repayment charges
02 Refinancing and valuation costs
03 New lender processing fees
04 Fixed-rate period conditions
05 Total savings after all fees
06 Emergency savings remaining
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RECOMMENDED NEXT STEPS

Move from Mortgage Estimate to Property Research

Use the steps below to continue building a complete Dubai property purchase plan.

MORTGAGE QUESTIONS ANSWERED

Dubai Mortgage Calculator FAQs

Find clear answers about mortgage payments, down payments, interest, affordability, loan terms and property financing costs in Dubai.

01 How does the Dubai mortgage calculator work?

The calculator uses the property price, down payment, annual interest rate and mortgage term to estimate the recurring payment, loan amount, total interest and total repayment.

The result is intended for financial planning and may differ from a lender’s final quotation.

Return to the mortgage calculator →
02 What information do I need to calculate a Dubai mortgage?

You need an estimated property price, down payment amount or percentage, expected annual interest rate and preferred mortgage term.

For a more complete buying budget, also estimate registration, valuation, lender, insurance and property transfer costs.

03 Is the calculator result a guaranteed mortgage offer?

No. The result is an estimate and does not represent approval, pre-approval or a guaranteed lender offer.

Final financing depends on the lender’s assessment of income, liabilities, credit profile, employment, documentation, property valuation and lending criteria.

Check estimated mortgage eligibility →
04 What is the mortgage loan amount?

The mortgage loan amount is the property price minus the down payment.

Loan amount Property price − Down payment

Additional purchase fees are normally calculated separately unless a lender specifically includes an eligible cost within the approved financing structure.

05 How does the down payment affect my mortgage?

A larger down payment reduces the amount borrowed. This generally lowers the loan-to-value ratio, recurring repayment and total interest charged over the mortgage term.

Buyers should still keep enough funds available for transaction costs, moving expenses and an emergency reserve.

06 How does the interest rate change the monthly payment?

A higher interest rate generally increases the recurring payment and total repayment. A lower rate generally reduces both, provided the loan amount and term remain unchanged.

Even a relatively small rate difference can become significant across a long mortgage term.

07 Is a shorter or longer mortgage term better?

A shorter term usually produces a higher recurring payment but lower total interest. A longer term normally reduces the payment while increasing the total financing cost.

The suitable term depends on affordability, financial stability, age, other commitments and long-term goals.

08 What is loan-to-value in a Dubai mortgage?

Loan-to-value, commonly called LTV, compares the mortgage amount with the property price or lender-assessed value.

Loan-to-value Loan amount ÷ Property value × 100

A larger down payment normally creates a lower LTV.

09 Does the calculator include Dubai property purchase fees?

The main mortgage result focuses on principal and interest. It does not automatically include every transfer, registration, valuation, lender, insurance, agency or service-provider charge.

Estimate Dubai DLD and purchase fees →
10 Can expats use this Dubai mortgage calculator?

Yes. Residents and non-resident buyers can use the calculator to create an initial payment estimate.

However, lender requirements, available financing, down payment expectations and documentation may differ according to residency, income source and applicant profile.

Read the mortgage guide for expats →
11 What is mortgage pre-approval?

Mortgage pre-approval is an initial lender assessment that may indicate a potential financing range based on the applicant’s financial information.

It is normally subject to conditions, property selection, valuation and final approval.

12 Can I make additional mortgage repayments?

Some mortgage products allow partial or early repayments. These payments may reduce the principal and future interest.

Review the lender’s repayment limits, conditions, notice requirements and possible charges before making an additional payment.

13 Why can the bank’s mortgage estimate differ from this calculator?

A lender may use a different repayment frequency, calculation method, rate structure, insurance charge, fee treatment or property valuation.

The approved loan may also differ because of income, liabilities, credit assessment and internal lending policies.

14 How can I improve my mortgage affordability?

Possible steps include increasing the down payment, reducing existing liabilities, selecting a lower-priced property, improving income stability and comparing suitable mortgage structures.

Estimate your mortgage affordability →
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