## Scenario Analysis
For a stay of 4+ years, buying typically beats renting by AED 200K–500K depending on the community. For shorter stays, renting still wins.
## Total Ownership Cost
Don't forget service charges (AED 12–25/sq ft/year), DLD fees (one-off 4%), agency commission (one-off 2%) and conveyancing (AED 5K).
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