Dubai, 8 June 2025 — Dubai Land Department (DLD) says almost every core realestate transaction can now be completed online. Below are the key official eservices that matter to companies buying, building or leasing property:
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| Service (portal) | What it does for businesses |
| Oqood developer portal | Register offplan sales, escrow accounts and unit handovers endtoend for developers. |
| Mollak system & ServiceCharge Index | Set, audit and collect jointlyownedproperty service charges with an instant feeapproval workflow. |
| Trakheesi licensing & advertising permits | Obtain or renew brokerage licences and realestate advertising permits from one dashboard. |
| Dubai REST superapp | A “realestate wallet” to register, renew or cancel Ejari, request eNOCs, file rental cases and view property data. |
| Smart Rental Index 2025 | AIdriven rent calculator that gives legally binding ceilings for rent increases and benchmarking for lease negotiations. |
| EMortgage system | Banks upload mortgage packs, trigger automatic audits, pay fees and receive digital title deeds in minutes. |
| Rental Dispute Centre esuite | File claims, pay deposits and join virtual hearings – or use the “Virtual Judge” chatbot for minor tenancy disputes. |
| TitleDeed & Map eIssuance | Instant verification of ownership plus downloadable land, villa and building maps for due diligence. |
| API Gateway | Plugandplay APIs (Ejari, Mollak, Trakheesi, Oqood, Rental Index) for seamless integration with ERP or proptech platforms. |
| OpenData & Research Hub | Free downloads of transactional data, price indexes and annual reports for feasibility studies and dashboards. |
Why it matters
- Speed to market: Developers can launch, sell and handover units with no paper stamping; brokers secure advertising permits within a single shift.
- Cost control: Automatic servicecharge audits and the Smart Rental Index curb unexpected operating expenses.
- Regulatory certainty: Every certificate (Ejari, mortgage, title deed) is digitally signed and instantly verifiable, slashing compliance risk for lenders and corporate tenants.
- Integrationready: The API layer feeds realestate transactions straight into accounting and facilitymanagement systems, preserving a clean audit trail.
WhatsApp channel services (business quick hits)
| Service (tap to chat) | How it helps |
| Ejari registration or renewal – “6005 AQARI” | Complete tenancy attestation entirely in a WhatsApp chat—no office visit required. |
| Realestate project status enquiry | Check development completion status instantly with the Malik virtual assistant. |
| Application / transaction status enquiry | Track any service request filed with DLD in real time. |
| “To Whom It May Concern” ownership certificate | Request an electronically signed ownership certificate directly through chat. |
Benoy Jacob is a journalist-turned-business consultant, currently serving as the Director of Client Relations at ATB Corporate in Abu Dhabi. With a keen eye for market trends and business strategy, he helps companies expand, build strategic partnerships, and optimize their operations in the UAE. Benoy brings a unique perspective on economic policies, trade ecosystems, and investment opportunities in Abu Dhabi and the wider MENA region.