What are the legal fees and costs involved?

When purchasing property in Dubai Creek Harbour, budget for these costs: Dubai Land Department transfer fee (4% of property value, split between buyer and seller), Dubai Land Department trustee fee (AED 4,000 + 5% VAT), Mortgage registration fee if financing (approximately 0.25% of loan amount), Real estate agent commission (typically 2% paid by buyer), Property valuation fee (AED 2,500-3,500 if getting mortgage), Ejari registration (AED 220 for tenancy registration), DEWA connection and deposits (AED 2,000-4,000), and Service charges and maintenance fees (varies by property). Off-plan purchases have lower upfront costs as transfer fees are paid on completion.