Published on December 11, 2025 · 2 min read

The Dubai Land Department (DLD) has approved an innovative system allowing the Palm Jumeirah Master Community to implement fixed service fees for three years – a first-of-its-kind model in Dubai’s real estate market.

This new approach enables jointly owned property (JOP) management companies to submit a three-year budget through the Mollak platform and obtain approval in a single step. Traditional annual budgets remain available for companies preferring the one-year method.

Benefits of the Three-Year Service Fee Model

The three-year fee system aims to stabilize service charges and improve long-term financial planning for property owners. By adopting multi-year budgets, management companies can:

• Sign longer contracts with service providers
• Reduce financial uncertainty for residents and investors
• Enhance strategic planning for community projects

According to DLD, this initiative marks a key step in improving the Mollak system and overall community management in Dubai, enhancing market transparency, stability, and sustainable decision-making in the real estate sector.

Enhanced Mollak Platform Improves Efficiency

The upgraded Mollak platform features:

• Advanced digital capabilities
• Better data integration
• Streamlined verification processes

These improvements reduce administrative workload, strengthen monitoring, and elevate the quality of services delivered to property owners and residents.

Leadership Insights on the New System

Eng. Abdullah Ahmed Al Shehhi, CEO of the Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA), highlighted that Palm Jumeirah is the first community approved under this system. He emphasized that the three-year model is now available to all community management companies in Dubai to support stable service fees and long-term budgeting.

During a workshop with Dubai Holding Community Management, Chief Community Management Officer Francis Giani explained that this model allows the company to make strategic decisions and plan community improvements with greater confidence.

DLD Commitment to Modern Real Estate Management

DLD stated that the initiative reflects its commitment to modernizing property management systems in line with Dubai’s evolving real estate market. Key objectives include:

• Increasing trust among property owners
• Improving operational efficiency
• Supporting Dubai’s vision of world-class living environments through advanced community management practices

This three-year service fee model marks a major milestone in Dubai’s efforts to provide transparent, efficient, and sustainable property management solutions.