Authorities & land

What Does a Makani Number Mean in Dubai?

Short answer

A Makani number is a unique 10-digit code assigned to every building in Dubai, enabling precise location identification.

It functions as part of the city’s geographic addressing system, allowing residents, visitors, and service providers to locate properties with pinpoint accuracy.

The Makani system is integrated with GPS technology and covers all types of properties, from residential to commercial, simplifying navigation across the emirate. The number is typically displayed at the entrance of buildings and can be used in maps, navigation apps, and by delivery or emergency services for accurate location tracking.

What a purchase costs on top of the price

Enter your figures. Buyer’s side, without agency commission.

DLD transfer fee, 4%AED 80,000
Title deedAED 580
Trustee office, with VATAED 4,200
Mortgage registrationAED 0
Total on top of the priceAED 84,780

Indicative calculation, not an offer. Published figures differ slightly; we give the exact statement after the NOC and the bank letters.

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