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Form F in 2026: what's changed, and what hasn't

Quick summary of recent DLD Form F (MOU) updates affecting Dubai secondary-market deals — and the rules that stayed exactly the same.

Sakani editorial team 4 min read15 May 2026

What stayed the same

Form F is still the unified DLD sale contract for every ready (secondary) unit in Dubai. It still carries the 90-day maximum duration, the 10% security cheque held by a neutral custodian, and the requirement that any extension be agreed by both parties before expiry.

What changed

Digital signing through the DLD broker workflow is now the default for broker-handled deals — wet signatures are still accepted but slow the file by 2–3 days. Additional-conditions section now has a standardised template for common clauses (chiller, furniture, snagging) which reduces ambiguity.

What this means in practice

If you're closing via a RERA-licensed broker, expect digital Form F by default. If you're going direct buyer-to-seller at the trustee, the paper template is unchanged. Either way, the 90-day clock and the 10% deposit rules are identical to last year.

Where to read the full breakdown

Our evergreen Form F guide covers every clause, the dispute mechanics, and what buyers and sellers should verify before signing — see the guides section.

Sakani is a property-technology platform. When you choose the Licensed Brokerage closing track, Form A / Form B / Form F contracts and DLD trustee transactions are handled by a RERA-licensed brokerage partner. You may also use your own RERA-licensed broker or lawyer if you prefer.

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