Can You Add Your Spouse to a Dubai Property Title Deed? Yes, there is a formal route for transferring all or part of a Dubai property to a spouse, but it is not simply a case of asking Dubai Land Department to add another name to the existing title deed. DLD's Property Gift Registration service allows full or partial ownership of eligible property to be transferred without compensation to specified first-degree relatives, including a husband or wife. Once the transaction is completed, DLD issues the updated electronic title documentation. For married owners, DLD requires proof of the relationship. Where the marriage certificate was issued outside the UAE, DLD currently states that it must meet translation and attestation requirements. A valid passport can be used for a non-resident foreign spouse. This is important for international couples considering property ownership in Dubai. If one spouse originally purchased an apartment alone and the couple later decides to hold it jointly, the ownership change should be formally registered rather than relying on a private family understanding. Before proceeding, decide what percentage each spouse should own. A partial gift can be different from transferring the entire property. Also check whether the property has a mortgage. Adding another owner to a financed property may involve the lender because the bank has a registered interest in the asset. Do not complete family ownership planning without considering the existing finance structure. There can also be tax or estate-planning consequences outside the UAE. A transfer treated favourably in Dubai may still need to be reported in the owner's country of tax residence. The key point is that a spouse's name is not informally “added” to a title deed. Ownership changes through a registered transaction, with supporting relationship documents, fees and an updated title issued by DLD. if interested check out our properties in dubai which will be ready in 2027 : https://makdevelopers.com/our-projects/saddlewood-park-by-mak-developers/