Dubai Takes Real Estate Transactions Fully Digital with the Launch of ‘Digital Sale’ Service

Dubai has taken another major step toward shaping the future of property ownership with the launch of the ‘Digital Sale’ service, a groundbreaking feature now available on the Dubai Now app. This innovation marks a new era for the city’s real estate landscape, where buying and selling properties can be completed entirely online, anytime and anywhere, with the highest levels of security and transparency.

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A New Chapter in Dubai’s Real Estate Evolution

The launch of the Digital Sale service represents a monumental leap in how real estate transactions are handled. Through the Dubai Now app, users can now create, sign, and register sales contracts electronically using their verified UAE Pass for secure digital signatures. This means both buyers and sellers can complete the entire process from contract signing to ownership transfer without ever visiting a government office.

This move reflects Dubai’s vision of building a smart, sustainable, and innovation-driven economy where real estate services match the speed and sophistication of the city’s global reputation.

How the Digital Sale Works

The process has been designed to be simple, fast, and completely secure:

1. Contract Creation – The seller generates an electronic sale contract directly within the app.

2. Digital Signature – The seller signs and sends the contract to the buyer, who digitally signs it through UAE Pass.

3. Secure Payment – The buyer transfers the payment to a dedicated digital account for the service.

4. Instant Ownership Transfer – Once payment is confirmed, the ownership certificate is instantly issued to the buyer’s name within the app.

This seamless, end-to-end system ensures both parties enjoy a transparent and trusted experience while eliminating paperwork and reducing processing time.

Requirements for a Digital Sale

To ensure smooth digital transactions, a few essential conditions apply:

• Both buyer and seller must have a valid Emirates ID and active UAE Pass account.

• The property must be located in a freehold area and classified as a residential or commercial unit, or a townhouse.

• The property must be free of mortgage, owned by a single owner, and the payment account should be inside the UAE.

  
  

Reinforcing Dubai’s Global Real Estate Leadership

This initiative arrives at a time when Dubai’s property market continues to demonstrate record-breaking performance, attracting global investors seeking transparency, innovation, and long-term growth. By making real estate transactions completely digital, Dubai is not only simplifying processes but also raising global standards for reliability and efficiency in property ownership.

The Digital Sale service is more than a convenience; it’s a statement of Dubai’s ambition to lead the world in digital governance and sustainable urban innovation. For investors, it reinforces why Dubai remains a top destination for secure and forward-looking real estate investment.