Porto View: the total cost of purchase, from price to DLD fees
Porto View starts from AED 1.93 million, subject to availability. Here is what that figure becomes once the 4% DLD fee, Oqood and other costs are added, and what still needs confirming from your adviser.
Porto View at Rashid Yachts & Marina is advertised by Emaar from AED 1.93 million, subject to availability. That published figure is the start of the conversation, not the full picture. Once you add the Dubai Land Department registration fee, the Oqood registration for an off-plan unit and the developer's own fees, the amount you actually wire over the life of the purchase is higher than the headline number. This guide works through each piece using only the figures Orven has confirmed, and flags clearly the two pieces that are not yet published for this project: the payment plan and the handover date.
What "total cost of purchase" actually covers
For an off-plan apartment or townhouse at Porto View, the total cost of purchase is the starting price plus the Dubai Land Department's 4% registration fee, the Oqood registration fee (a fixed amount confirmed in the contract, not a percentage disclosed here), and any developer administration fee set out in the sale agreement. It does not include service charges, which only begin once the unit is handed over and are set by the owners' association, nor does it include financing costs if you use a mortgage for part of the price. Treat the figures below as the arithmetic of the published starting price, not a quote for a specific unit, since price varies by floor, view and release.
The published starting price
Emaar's own page for Porto View lists a starting price of AED 1.93 million, marked as subject to availability. At the fixed AED/USD peg of 3.6725, that is roughly USD 525,500. This is a starting price for the collection as a whole, covering one to three bedroom apartments and three bedroom townhouses beside the marina at Rashid Yachts & Marina; the unit you end up choosing may sit above this figure depending on its layout and position in the development.
The 4% DLD fee, worked out
The Dubai Land Department charges a registration fee of 4% of the property price. On the AED 1.93 million starting price, 4% comes to AED 77,200, or roughly USD 21,000 at the fixed peg. This fee is paid in addition to the price, not deducted from it, and for a completed property it is split 2% seller and 2% buyer with additional charges on top; for an off-plan purchase like Porto View, your adviser confirms exactly how and when it is collected for the unit you reserve.
| Item | Amount (AED) | Approx. USD |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price (subject to availability) | 1,930,000 | 525,500 |
| DLD registration fee (4%) | 77,200 | 21,000 |
| Oqood registration | Fixed, confirmed in contract | - |
| Developer admin fee, if any | Confirmed in contract | - |
Oqood and the developer's own fees
Because Porto View is sold off-plan, the sale is registered through Oqood with the Dubai Land Department rather than a completed title deed. Oqood carries a fixed fee, confirmed in the contract rather than quoted here as a percentage, and it is this registration that later converts into a title deed once the unit is handed over and the full price is settled. Some developers also charge a separate administration or registration fee of their own, on top of the DLD fee; ask your adviser to confirm in writing, before you reserve, whether Porto View carries one and what it covers.
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The payment plan: communicated by your adviser
Emaar's official page for Porto View does not publish a payment plan schedule at the time of writing. Rather than guess at a split that is not confirmed, the honest answer is that the instalment schedule for Porto View is communicated by your adviser once you have a specific unit in view, since it can depend on the release and tower. This differs from some other projects in our selection where the plan is published in full, such as Chelsea Residences' 60/40 schedule, where 20% is due at reservation, 40 monthly instalments of 1% follow, and the balance of 40% is due at handover.
Costs that come after handover
Once Porto View is handed over, ownership carries ongoing costs that are not part of the purchase price: service charges set by the owners' association, utility connections, and community fees tied to the building's shared facilities. None of these are published yet for this project, so budget for them as "on request" rather than estimating a figure, and ask your adviser to flag them again closer to handover.
A worked example, step by step
Take the published AED 1.93 million starting price as a base case. Add the 4% DLD fee of AED 77,200 and you reach AED 2,007,200 before Oqood and any developer fee. That is the number to hold in mind when you budget for the reservation and the fees due around it, understanding that the instalment schedule itself still needs to come from your adviser for the specific unit and release. For the full published detail on Porto View's layouts, amenities and location, see the Porto View project guide, and for how the 4% DLD fee and Oqood work across any off-plan purchase in Dubai, read Dubai property purchase costs: DLD 4%, Oqood, what to budget. The current unit selection and prices sit on the Porto View project page.
To get the exact reservation amount and payment schedule for the Porto View unit you have in mind, message Orven on WhatsApp at +971 52 776 1939 or by email at sales@orvenproperties.com. Your adviser replies with the current price list and the fee breakdown for that specific unit.
FAQ
Is AED 1.93 million the price I would actually pay for a Porto View unit? It is Emaar's published starting price, subject to availability, not a quote. The unit you choose may cost more depending on its layout, floor and view; your adviser confirms the current price before you reserve.
Does the 4% DLD fee get added to the price or taken out of it? It is added on top of the price, not deducted from it. On the AED 1.93 million starting price, 4% comes to AED 77,200.
What is the payment plan for Porto View? It is not published on Emaar's official page at the time of writing. Your adviser communicates the exact schedule once you have a specific unit and release in view.
Are there other fees beyond the DLD fee and the price? Oqood registration carries a fixed fee confirmed in the contract, and some developers add their own administration fee. Ask your adviser to confirm both before you reserve.
When do service charges start? Only once the unit is handed over. They are not part of the purchase price and are not yet published for Porto View.
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Frequently asked questions
Is AED 1.93 million the price I would actually pay for a Porto View unit?
It is Emaar's published starting price, subject to availability, not a quote. The unit you choose may cost more depending on its layout, floor and view; your adviser confirms the current price before you reserve.
Does the 4% DLD fee get added to the price or taken out of it?
It is added on top of the price, not deducted from it. On the AED 1.93 million starting price, 4% comes to AED 77,200.
What is the payment plan for Porto View?
It is not published on Emaar's official page at the time of writing. Your adviser communicates the exact schedule once you have a specific unit and release in view.
Are there other fees beyond the DLD fee and the price?
Oqood registration carries a fixed fee confirmed in the contract, and some developers add their own administration fee. Ask your adviser to confirm both before you reserve.
When do service charges start?
Only once the unit is handed over. They are not part of the purchase price and are not yet published for Porto View.
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