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The Dubai Land Department publishes an official Service Charge Index for every registered project. Here is IL Primo's current published rate, in full.
Source
Dubai Land Department (DLD) Service Charge Index — Il Primo — Burj Khalifa District (Residential), charge year 2026-01-01 to 2026-12-31.
Download the official DLD Service Charge Index (PDF) ↗Rate breakdown
| Component | Rate (AED/sq ft) |
|---|---|
| Services | 6.22 |
| Maintenance | 4.18 |
| Hotel Services | 4.45 |
| Utilities Services | 8.26 |
| Management Services | 1.23 |
| Insurance | 0.93 |
| Master Community | 2.20 |
| General Fund Rate | 27.47 |
| Reserve Fund | 1.59 |
| Total Rate | 29.06 |
Calculate your unit
Service charge does not include arrears. Rates are set annually by the Dubai Land Department's Service Charge Index and can change from one charge year to the next — always confirm the current-year rate before budgeting or completing a purchase.
What you're actually paying for
Day-to-day services across the building — commonly cleaning, waste management, pest control and similar recurring operational services for shared areas.
Upkeep and repair of shared building systems and common-area fixtures, finishes and equipment.
A service-charge line item on the official index — buyers should confirm with building management exactly what hospitality-style services this funds for a standalone residential building.
The largest single component — typically covers common-area electricity, water and chilled water/district cooling for shared spaces, lobbies, lifts and amenity floors.
Fees paid to the managing agent responsible for day-to-day building operations and administration.
The building's master insurance policy covering common structure and shared areas — separate from any contents/liability insurance you arrange for inside your own unit.
A contribution toward the wider Downtown Dubai / Opera District master community's shared infrastructure and upkeep, charged across multiple buildings in the precinct.
A mandatory contribution (required under Dubai's jointly-owned property law) toward a fund for major future capital works — lift replacement, façade works and similar large, infrequent costs.
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Billing & disputes
Owners' associations typically bill service charges in instalments against the annual budget rather than as a single lump sum — confirm the current billing schedule with IL Primo's managing agent.
Yes. The Dubai Land Department publishes an updated Service Charge Index annually based on the owners' association's approved budget — always check the current charge year's rate rather than reusing last year's figure.
Raise it in writing with the owners' association/managing agent first, citing the official published index. Unresolved disputes fall under RERA's regulatory oversight of owners' associations — see the Owner Guide.
No — the published rate excludes arrears. If you are buying a resale unit, confirm there are no outstanding arrears against it, since Emaar will not issue an NOC for transfer while charges are unpaid.
Private enquiries
A property specialist can help you reconcile your specific unit's charge against the published index.