DubaiNow: How the Government's Digital App Also Simplifies Property Sales
LVIn short
DubaiNow is Dubai government's official app, launched in 2015 by Digital Dubai, bringing together more than 280 services from 44 public and private entities into a single access point, from paying bills to renewing visas. The Dubai Land Department has integrated its Digital Sale service into the app, allowing buyers and sellers to complete the entire property sale and registration process online.
A single app to pay bills, settle fines, renew documents, and now, to complete the sale of a home. DubaiNow, the official Dubai government app launched in 2015 by Digital Dubai, has passed 280 services offered by 44 public and private entities, with a reported 180 more services expected by February 2027.
The service that matters for buyers and sellers
Among the services already integrated, the Dubai Land Department has brought its Digital Sale service onto DubaiNow: a path that lets buyers and sellers complete the entire property sale and registration process online, without physically visiting the land registry offices for every step of the transaction.
One gateway to the city
Beyond real estate, the app covers electricity and water payments, traffic fines, phone bills, transport services, residency, health, education and donations. It is free and available on the App Store and Google Play. For anyone managing a Dubai property remotely, or relocating, having payments, residency paperwork and now the digital side of a property sale in one place meaningfully cuts down the number of different counterparts to deal with.
- 280+ services from 44 entities in a single app, with another 180 services expected by February 2027.
- Dubai Land Department's Digital Sale: property sale and registration completable online.
- Integrated management of bills, residency and transport services, useful for anyone following a property without being physically in Dubai every time.
Original source
Article based on Emirates 24|7. Reading, analysis and commentary are original.
Frequently asked
What is DubaiNow?
It is Dubai government's official app, launched in 2015 by Digital Dubai, bringing together more than 280 services from 44 public and private entities.
Can you buy or sell property through DubaiNow?
Yes, through the Dubai Land Department's Digital Sale service integrated into the app, which allows the entire sale and registration process to be completed online.
How many more services will be added to DubaiNow?
According to reports, more than 180 new services are expected by February 2027, on top of the 280 already available.
Is the app free?
Yes, DubaiNow is free and available on the App Store and Google Play.
Luca Vallelonga
Italian real estate consultant in Dubai since 2021 · Senior Real Estate Advisor, Gabetti Middle East · BRN 85642
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