Nawayef East DARI Registration Fee: How Much and Who Pays
Registering a Nawayef East villa on DARI costs 2% of the sale price, 132,000 AED on the 6.6M AED entry price, plus a 400 AED electronic service fee. Who pays is set out in the SPA.
Registering a Nawayef East villa on the DARI platform costs 2% of the sale price, which comes to 132,000 AED on the project's 6.6M AED entry price, plus a 400 AED electronic administrative services fee before VAT. Who actually pays this amount, buyer or developer, is set out in the sale and purchase agreement (SPA), with no default rule applying across every Abu Dhabi project.
How the 2% is calculated
The 2% applies to the actual sale price of the reserved unit, not only to the published entry figure. On the 6.6M AED starting price, that works out to 132,000 AED. A larger villa, such as one of Nawayef East's East Hill Heights or East Hill Mansions units, carries a higher AED amount in proportion to its own sale price, which your adviser confirms once that price is released.
Who registers the sale, and when
Off-plan registration on DARI, the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre's (ADREC) platform, is initiated by the developer, not the buyer. Modon Properties has 21 days from the date of sale to register the transaction. If the developer misses that window, a 10,000 AED penalty applies to the developer, not to the buyer.
The fees at a glance
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| DARI registration (2% of sale price) | 132,000 AED on the 6.6M AED entry price |
| Electronic administrative services fee | 400 AED, before 5% VAT |
| Late registration penalty (developer only, if missed) | 10,000 AED |
Who pays: the SPA decides
DARI's own guidance states that the registration fee is 2% of the total sale price, with the paying party determined by what is agreed in the SPA. That means neither the buyer nor Modon Properties is automatically responsible by default; the allocation is a contract term, confirmed before signing. This applies across Abu Dhabi, not only at Nawayef East.
Why DARI registration is initiated by the developer, not the buyer
The DARI platform, run by the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre, is built around developer-led registration for off-plan sales: the developer submits the transaction, not the buyer, and the system checks that any non-Emirati ownership share stays within the limits set for that specific project. That structure is one reason the 10,000 AED late penalty falls on Modon Properties rather than on the buyer; the registration obligation itself sits with the party that controls the process.
How this sits alongside the 40/60 payment plan
Nawayef East's published payment plan runs 40/60: 10% at reservation, 30% during construction, and 60% on handover in December 2028. The DARI registration fee is a separate line item from this schedule, due at the point the sale is registered rather than spread across the construction period.
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What a buyer should budget for
A buyer preparing a budget for a Nawayef East villa at the 6.6M AED entry price should plan for the 132,000 AED registration fee and the 400 AED administrative charge, on top of the 40/60 plan itself. Agency commission and service charges are not sourced on an official page at this stage, and are confirmed directly with your adviser.
Why this fee sits apart from the sale price itself
The DARI registration fee is not part of the villa's sale price; it is a separate administrative cost tied to the act of registering the transaction with the authorities. A buyer who focuses only on the 6.6M AED entry price and the 40/60 instalments risks underestimating the total cash needed at the point of registration, which is why the 132,000 AED figure deserves its own line in any budget plan rather than being folded into the payment plan percentages.
Next step with Orven
To confirm the exact sale price for your target villa and who pays the resulting DARI fee under the SPA, contact Orven on WhatsApp at +971 52 776 1939 or at sales@orvenproperties.com. Start your search at /find-your-home/. The Nawayef East fiche is at /abu-dhabi/nawayef-east-modon/. Our Nawayef East guide and our Abu Dhabi property registration fee guide cover the project and the registration process in more depth.
A practical step before signing
Ask your adviser to confirm, in writing if possible, which party covers the DARI registration fee for your specific unit before you sign the SPA. Since this allocation is a contract term rather than a fixed rule, confirming it early avoids a surprise cost once the sale is formally registered.
FAQ
How much is the DARI registration fee on a 6.6M AED Nawayef East villa? 132,000 AED, which is 2% of the sale price, plus a 400 AED electronic administrative services fee before VAT.
Who registers the sale on DARI? Modon Properties, the developer, within 21 days of the sale date.
What happens if the developer misses the 21-day window? A 10,000 AED penalty applies to Modon Properties, not to the buyer.
Who pays the 132,000 AED, the buyer or the developer? That is set out in the sale and purchase agreement (SPA); there is no default rule across Abu Dhabi projects.
Is the DARI fee part of the 40/60 payment plan? No, it is a separate charge due when the sale is registered, on top of the 10%, 30% and 60% instalments of the published plan.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is the DARI registration fee on a 6.6M AED Nawayef East villa?
132,000 AED, which is 2% of the sale price, plus a 400 AED electronic administrative services fee before VAT.
Who registers the sale on DARI?
Modon Properties, the developer, within 21 days of the sale date.
What happens if the developer misses the 21-day window?
A 10,000 AED penalty applies to Modon Properties, not to the buyer.
Who pays the 132,000 AED, the buyer or the developer?
That is set out in the sale and purchase agreement (SPA); there is no default rule across Abu Dhabi projects.
Is the DARI fee part of the 40/60 payment plan?
No, it is a separate charge due when the sale is registered, on top of the 10%, 30% and 60% instalments of the published plan.
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