Valia: the total cost of purchase, from price to DLD fees
Valia at Dubai Creek Harbour starts from AED 1.96 million, subject to availability. Here is the full arithmetic once the 4% DLD fee is added, and why the payment plan and handover date are confirmed by your adviser, not by third-party sites.
Valia at Dubai Creek Harbour is advertised by Emaar from AED 1.96 million, subject to availability, verified on Emaar's own page on 17 September 2026. Before you reserve, it helps to see what that starting price becomes once the Dubai Land Department fee is added, and to be clear that two important pieces, the payment plan and the handover date, are not published on Emaar's official page. Your adviser confirms both directly rather than relying on figures that may circulate on unrelated third-party sites.
The published starting price
Emaar's own page for Valia lists a starting price of AED 1.96 million, subject to availability. At the fixed AED/USD peg of 3.6725, that is roughly USD 533,700. This covers one to four bedroom apartments, each with a balcony and a choice of Creek, skyline or park orientation, in a residential tower on a mixed-use podium at Dubai Creek Harbour. Larger typologies, especially three and four bedroom units, are generally priced above this starting figure; your adviser confirms the current price for the specific layout you want.
The 4% DLD fee, worked out
The Dubai Land Department charges a registration fee of 4% of the property price. On the AED 1.96 million starting price, 4% comes to AED 78,400, roughly USD 21,300 at the fixed peg. This is added to the price, not deducted from it. For a completed property the fee splits 2% seller and 2% buyer plus additional charges; for an off-plan purchase like Valia, your adviser confirms exactly how it is collected for the unit you reserve.
| Item | Amount (AED) | Approx. USD |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price (subject to availability) | 1,960,000 | 533,700 |
| DLD registration fee (4%) | 78,400 | 21,300 |
| Oqood registration | Fixed, confirmed in contract | - |
| Developer admin fee, if any | Confirmed in contract | - |
Oqood and the developer's own fees
Valia is sold off-plan, so the sale is registered through Oqood with the Dubai Land Department rather than a completed title deed at this stage. Oqood carries a fixed fee, confirmed in the contract rather than quoted here as a percentage. Some developers also add their own administration fee on top of the DLD fee; ask your adviser to confirm in writing, before you reserve, whether this applies to Valia.
The payment plan and handover: confirmed by your adviser, not by third-party sites
Emaar's official page for Valia does not publish a payment plan or a handover date at the time of writing. If you come across a specific instalment split or a delivery date for Valia on a broker site or forum, treat it as unverified rather than fact, since it was not found on the developer's own page. Your adviser confirms both directly with the current information available for this project, rather than reproducing figures from sources that cannot be checked against Emaar's own publication.
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What AED 1.96 million means for the Golden Visa threshold
The AED 1.96 million starting price sits just under the AED 2 million threshold that opens the door to a Golden Visa application. That does not mean this starting price qualifies on its own, or that a larger typology automatically does either, since whether off-plan status and DLD fees count toward the threshold are points to confirm with the authorities. Our guide to the best off-plan projects for Golden Visa planning in 2026 and the Valia at Dubai Creek Harbour guide set out what to raise with your adviser if this is your goal.
Costs that come after handover
Once Valia is handed over, ownership carries ongoing costs separate from the purchase price: service charges set by the owners' association, utility connections and community fees tied to the building's amenities. None of these figures are published yet, so treat them as "on request".
A worked example, step by step
Take the published AED 1.96 million starting price as a base case. Add the 4% DLD fee of AED 78,400 and you reach AED 2,038,400 before Oqood and any developer fee. That is the number to hold in mind when budgeting for the reservation period, while the payment schedule and handover date still need to come directly from your adviser. 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.
To get the exact reservation amount, the confirmed payment plan and handover information, and the current price list by layout for Valia, message Orven on WhatsApp at +971 52 776 1939 or by email at sales@orvenproperties.com.
FAQ
Is AED 1.96 million the price for every unit at Valia? No. It is Emaar's published starting price, subject to availability, generally for the smaller layouts. Larger typologies cost more; your adviser confirms the current price for the layout you want.
Does the 4% DLD fee get added to the price or taken out of it? It is added on top. On the AED 1.96 million starting price, 4% comes to AED 78,400.
What is the payment plan and handover date for Valia? Neither is published on Emaar's official page at the time of writing. Your adviser confirms both directly rather than relying on third-party sites, which may circulate unverified figures.
Does the AED 1.96 million starting price qualify for the Golden Visa? It sits just under the AED 2 million threshold, so this starting price alone does not qualify. Whether a larger unit, DLD fees or off-plan status count toward the threshold are points to confirm with the authorities.
Are there 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. Confirm both with your adviser before reserving.
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Frequently asked questions
Is AED 1.96 million the price for every unit at Valia?
No. It is Emaar's published starting price, subject to availability, generally for the smaller layouts. Larger typologies cost more; your adviser confirms the current price for the layout you want.
Does the 4% DLD fee get added to the price or taken out of it?
It is added on top. On the AED 1.96 million starting price, 4% comes to AED 78,400.
What is the payment plan and handover date for Valia?
Neither is published on Emaar's official page at the time of writing. Your adviser confirms both directly rather than relying on third-party sites, which may circulate unverified figures.
Does the AED 1.96 million starting price qualify for the Golden Visa?
It sits just under the AED 2 million threshold, so this starting price alone does not qualify. Whether a larger unit, DLD fees or off-plan status count toward the threshold are points to confirm with the authorities.
Are there 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. Confirm both with your adviser before reserving.
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